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The view from my son’s classroom. He daydreams a lot. When you’re in class, you’re supposed to be paying attention, but you’re actually daydreaming. We all do it. My son, when he daydreams, he’s looking out there. Adults need to do that too sometimes, just do simple things. I’m trying to see what my son sees when he looks out there - just look out instead of listen. I found out that we both like to look at views. I thought it was kind of nice that we both have that in common. The flowers on the bush on the right - with beautiful color and that building in the distance - there’s a lot to see in this world, a lot of things to live for still. And people should appreciate just the simple things. Why not take care of yourself? Get yourself checked out, maintain your health basically. And risky behavior is not worth it, because all these things will be gone.]]> photo Mon, 08 Jan 2007 01:28:38 +0000 http://ourlivesphotos.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=89 http://ourlivesphotos.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=89
I think about the various friends I’ve had who are departed and also who are still here, and family. I think about that tree, it has its roots. I’m rooted in my friends and my family, but more so my friends these days. But, I look at the tree as a place of knowledge. Friendships, you always learn things from each other, it’s not always a one way thing. You always learn something that can be gained. I think about the extended family, for someone like myself who seems to have major issues with my sexuality. I’m the kind of person who’s like “if you can’t deal with it, too bad, move on.” But I think about these branches here, the friends I’ve made over the years that treat me like I’m their blood. I think about the power of that…with knowledge comes, well hopefully, comes good choices. The choice to be safe, or safer, in the bedroom. The choice to realize …that [what] looks good is not always good for you. …I think of the power realizing you don’t have to be desperate.]]> photo Mon, 08 Jan 2007 01:28:38 +0000 http://ourlivesphotos.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=86 http://ourlivesphotos.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=86
“Talk is cheap, silence is costly.” When I was growing up, one of my mother’s favorite things that she would always say, “talk is cheap.” - You just talking and no action. Silence is costly. We have a boom of HIV and AIDS going on in the Black community…. There’s a lot of silence, there’s a lot of “I don’t’ want to talk about it” …or such and such died of AIDS - it’s always after the fact.]]> photo Mon, 08 Jan 2007 00:59:01 +0000 http://ourlivesphotos.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=83 http://ourlivesphotos.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=83
When I think of storms, I think of chaos…you feel like you want to try and avoid being caught up, being swirled around in chaos. Sometimes, sexuality can be a storm for people …everyone has their own storm, I can’t speak for everyone, but I think that when it comes to the issue of looking at this picture of the storm… we should get beyond … risk rates …we should look at the aspect of …preventative maintenance. People often talk about services that are available…should you become positive, but not enough is being talked about what you can do to avoid becoming positive. Oftentimes people don’t know how to react in certain storms.]]> photo Mon, 08 Jan 2007 00:59:01 +0000 http://ourlivesphotos.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=80 http://ourlivesphotos.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=80
This is my bedroom, my computer, printer - my jersey’s in the background. Kind of gives you a little detail about who I am. Looking at this picture, you wouldn’t think anything stereotypical. We shouldn’t think anything stereotypical about HIV prevention because there are no stereotypes for something that affects everybody.]]> photo Mon, 08 Jan 2007 00:59:01 +0000 http://ourlivesphotos.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=77 http://ourlivesphotos.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=77
You see that it’s a lot of steps. This represents the challenge of trying to get out and exercise. When I think about black male health, AIDS prevention, I think of trying to get brothers to be more conscious of exercise and weight. Your system would be less susceptible to [HIV] if you exercised, ate right, instead of smoking, drinking, staying up all night.]]> photo Mon, 08 Jan 2007 01:15:44 +0000 http://ourlivesphotos.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=74 http://ourlivesphotos.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=74
That’s my son. We were just messing around walking up the street. He [said] “Dad take my picture,” and I took it. And when I looked at him, I thought about him, looking at how fast he’s growing, and how it’s important to be there for him. That tells you that I’m a parent, a father, and that I care about my child - I love my child. That’s one of the reasons why I take care of myself, why I would not engage in risky behavior - I want to be here for him. I want to see what kind of adult he’s going to be, what kind of person he’s going to turn out to be. I have my ideas, but I’m sure I’m wrong - you never know how they’re going to turn out. He means everything to me, he’s my strength, he keeps me out of trouble, he keeps me focused, keeps me from making bad decisions. I never want to embarrass myself in front of him and tell him “I’ve done this, I’ve done that,” when I know better. The most important thing I can do is to take care of myself so I can be here for him.]]> photo Mon, 08 Jan 2007 01:28:38 +0000 http://ourlivesphotos.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=71 http://ourlivesphotos.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=71
This picture shows someone sleeping on a park bench, but in reality, he was partying hard and is resting. After drinking too much, you are not aware of your surroundings. Not aware of what occurred. I have blacked out before…on a subway bench and didn’t know if I had anonymous sex or if condoms were used. The HIV prevention message is to know your limits – have someone see that you get home safely.]]> photo Mon, 08 Jan 2007 00:59:01 +0000 http://ourlivesphotos.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=68 http://ourlivesphotos.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=68
I have four kids. This refrigerator reflects the food that you need for four kids. It reflects our eating and my eating. It’s hard to really see, we’ve lemons and some carrots, some lemonade - but that is homemade lemonade. It shows what it takes to take care of yourself - you have to take care of yourself nutritionally.]]> photo Mon, 08 Jan 2007 01:28:38 +0000 http://ourlivesphotos.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=65 http://ourlivesphotos.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=65
There’s a story behind this phone, because once upon a time you could call in to this phone, and at night, this is a stroll, or at least it used to be back in the day, where people were hanging out and people would actually answer the phone, so you do the math. Actually SBC has helped us out with [reducing HIV risk], because you can no longer call in to this phone, you can only call out.]]> photo Mon, 08 Jan 2007 01:15:44 +0000