Beware the Pure Spirit, Let the Flesh Instruct the Mind

Treebeard

The world beneath my feet:

Robinette, P., Long, B. (1999). Is the segregation of HIB-Positive inmates ethical?:Yes, Prison        Journal, 79 (1), 101-118.     Is the Segregation of HIV-Positive Inmates Ethical? : Yes                 The article from Prison Journal, speaks to an issue that is still prevalent in the U.S. Prison system. Although written in 1999, the issues discussed here still warrant attention and consideration. Penny Robinette makes the case that segregation of inmates who are living with HIV/AIDS is acceptable from an ethical point of view. I’ll begin with a short synopsis and comment on her point of view and then offer my own critique as a doctoral student who specializes in HIV and minority populations.                 Inmates are at risk for acquiring HIV infection due to a number of risk fact...

Meds Adherence: At times we all have the best intentions of taking our meds when we should. Last week I did not follow through on  this. After all these years, sometimes you do honestly just forget.

Fairy ring discovered on campus

My 10 book challenge entry. 10 books that have stuck with me. I'll not issue a challenge to particular people, but please feel free to share your favorites.

Mischief managed!

Actual color of developing seedpods from some of Jon's castor plants. The plants are smaller than the giants in the yard, but the colorization of these smaller plants is just beautiful.

Heirloom tomatoes grown with great care by the same great guy who made some pretty fantastic pickles grown from cukes he grew just a couple of weeks ago.

Emtricitabine and Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate (i.e., Truvada) It begins today.