"Today humankind has the potential to turn this planet into a paradise and live in beauty, just as it has the potential to destory itself, the Earth and all living things. At stake in this game is our own individual existence, and the existence of humankind as a whole." - - On the Warriors Path by Daniele Bolelli
A Sneak Preview (continued)- Several individuals within the AIDS LifeCycle
Community were asked to reflect on and comment about the 575 mile, 7
day journey from San Francisco to Los Angeles. Here's what they had to
say:
Name: Eric
Education: Studying for a Bachelor's in Journalism - S.F. State University
Height: 6' 3"
Weight: 140lbs.
Age: 20
Birth Place/Origin: San Jose, CA--though I grew up largely in Charleston, South
Carolina
Occupation: Student Journalist - Cashier
Present Location /Where do you live? San Francisco, CA 94133
Favorite Book: "House of Leaves" by Mark Danielewski
As a San Francisco Resident, has the AIDS Pandemic affected your immediate community of friends, family, or self? And if so, how?
My uncle died of AIDS shortly after I was born, and it has always been a taboo subject in my family. I know his death was and continues to be difficult on many fronts, but I often wonder if the fact that he was gay also has anything to do with why I never hear stories about him.
As a fellow cyclist, have you ever heard of and/or considered participating in the AIDS LifeCycle Event? And, what would it take to get you involved?
I've never heard of it (before today, anyway), but all it would take is a free week and whatever money I had to contribute! It sounds like a great event in so many ways.
In what ways does AIDS LifeCycle Event sound like a great event?
AIDS LifeCycle excites the hell out of me because "pedal power" excites the hell out of me. The realization that I can go anywhere I need to by the strength of my own legs was almost religious to me, and to see that principal en mass over hundreds of miles would be something both humbling and empowering. I think an event like this would naturally work for the greater good, and to be a huge source of revenue for fighting a horrible pandemic...I'd surely hop on a bike for that.
And, if you could suggest one thing that other human beings could do to assist in making the world a better place, what would it be?
To be honest, following the vectors of their passions whenever possible. Nothing creates more positive social capital than a person for whom existence is joy.
Name: Shiv Charan Kaur ("Shivie")
Education: LLB (Hons) (UK Law Degree), LPC (UK Legal Practice Course), admitted to UK Law Society & the New State Bar
Association (tho no longer actively so!!!)
Height: 5'4"
Weight: 125
Age: 39
Birth Place/Origin: Nottingham, England
Occupation: Kundalini Yoga teacher, Bodyworker, Tutor
Present Location /Where do you live? San Francisco, CA 94107 - (On the hill baby, Potrero Hill).
Favorite
Book: Agghhh, this is a tough one, there have been different ones for different times, perhaps The Alchemist as this came to me at a pivotal time and I have re-read it many times and given away a number of copies... I love books and I love so many of them.
As a 3rd Year AIDS LifeCycle Cyclist, could you share with us the "Day 7" Experience?
Between now and the last day of the ride, Day 7, we will
Thanks for the update. I should have read it thoroughly earlier to avoid misunderstanding. More interesting post in the future please.
Posted by: pellet mill | June 15, 2011 at 12:19 AM