Random Thoughts from a Large Head

Saturday I made the Easiest Pot Roast Ever, and it was delicious!

Today we are participating in Link and Think, an observance of World AIDS Day in the personal web publishing communities.

AIDS Background:
» The Origins of AIDS & HIV
» AIDS Around the World
» Frequently Asked Questions about HIV/AIDS
» 20 Years of AIDS Timeline

» AIDS Treatment News

North Texas Resources:
» AIDS Services of Dallas
» AIDS Services of North Texas
» Resource Center of Dallas
» AIDS Outreach Center of Tarrant County
» AIDS Arms – helping infected individuals in Dallas access resources they need
» AIDS Interfaith Network – helping meet practical, emotional, and spiritual needs in the Dallas community

How you can help locally:
» Volunteer at AIDS Services of North Texas
» Volunteer at AIDS Services of Dallas
» Lone Star Ride Fighting AIDS
» Buy something off the Amazon Wishlist of the Pediatric AIDS Network of Dallas

International Resources:
» The AIDS Memorial Quilt
» Avert – AIDS Education and Research Trust
» HIV/AIDS Ministries Network
» Staying Alive.org
» International AIDS Vaccine Initiative

» ACT UP New York: AIDS Coalition to Unleash Power

Resources for children living with HIV and AIDS:
» Children With AIDS Project
» How to talk to your child about AIDS
» Camp Laurel (CA)
» Camp Sunburst (CA)
» Camp Heartland (WI)
» Camp Hope and Camp H.U.G.

Personal Stories:
» Fray.com: How has your life been touched by AIDS?
» Chuck’s story
» Living In the Bonus Round – Steve Schalchlin’s Online Diary
» Personal site of Rick, a heterosexual man who has been living with AIDS for 5 years
» Inspiring Stories of People Living with HIV and AIDS
» Looking for the Light: A Decade of Living with HIV

No matter who you are, you should get tested for HIV. Keep yourself safe, and keep those you love safe.