do something different and spontaneous every week. Boredom is a depression waiting to happen.

I usually get a nice card from my brother with a loving message. Sometimes he sends flowers too. Project Open Hand sends a lovely chocolate torte from Just Desserts & I usually treat myself to an Opera or show. I think it's important to acknowledge the passage of time. I'm in my 70th year so my birthday next May will be a milestone. I think we have to create our own traditions and special acknowledgements. Christmas & Easter are also special times where reconciliation and forgiveness are appropriate and cleansing.

Oddly, the last meaningful Christmas was 26DEC2005. Just prior there was a young married guy that was amused by my interactions with my medical team. On 24DEC he was discharged. His wife hugged me and thanked me for my entertainment value. On the 26DEC they brought in leftovers which we enjoyed in the family room.

To me i only get the wishes from my niece.I wish i live nearby could be happy to surprise you friend.Don't feel lonely we are all here for one another i always count myself without family apart from my daughter and niece. I send hugs!

Well let's see I'm going to be 59 years old pretty healthy I have HIV I don't like to celebrate birthdays I never have I don't feel like I look 58 years old soon to be 59 but you know what hey I'm lucky to be alive that makes me happy as itself it may not celebrate my birthday but it's a celebration I'm still here right so that's how I look at it I don't like getting older I will say that I don't like saying hey I'm 59 or 58 soon to be 59 I never thought I'd live that long I guess 60 doesn't look that bad 70 maybe and I'm pushing it 80 that's a blessing I live this long right I've had HIV since I've been what 24 23 it's an amazing