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Art Side of Life® Sat, 01 Aug 2026 08:08:31 +0000 Sat, 01 Aug 2026 08:08:31 +0000 Libsyn RSSgen 1.0 105519 2026-08-01T08:08:30Z en Art Side of Life® Iva Mikles: Artist and Creative Entrepreneur false Iva Mikles hello@artsideoflife.com episodic yes Ep.210: Interview with community members - Donovan, Visi and Keshna (YouTube 20k subs giveaway) Ep.210: Interview with community members - Donovan, Visi and Keshna (YouTube 20k subs giveaway) Tue, 24 Dec 2019 18:00:00 +0000 Hey, guys! This is another special episode with the winners of the Art Side of Life YouTube 20k giveaway. I chat with Donovan (Fantasy & Mythology illustrator from Texas), Visi (Freelance illustrator from Colorado) and Keshna (Illustrator from New Jersey) about their artistic journey and tips for the artistic community. Enjoy!! 🥳 Join Freebies Party - FREE Procreate brush pack, color palettes and more! Art Club with Iva Instagram: @art_side_of_life YouTube: @artsideoflife Special offers for Art Side of Life listeners 🎨 Procreate Brushes - join 1000s of artists and get my most popular Mixed Media Bundle with 20% OFF 🎓 Evolve Artist Program - gain the skills to create art without limitations with Evolve Artist and their modern approach to art education Helpful Guides and Reviews Best iPad for Procreate Best iPad Pro Accessories for Artists Printers Best Printers for Your Art Prints Best Scanner for Your Artworks Best Cardstock Printer Best Printer for Stickers Best Canvas Printers Best Printer for Screen Printing Best Heat Transfer Printers Art Tools Best Art Projector for Displaying and Tracing Artworks Artograph Inspire 1200 Digital Art Projector Review Artograph Flare 450 Digital Art Projector Review Artograph Inspire 1200 vs. Artograph Flare 450: Which One Should You Get? Light Box for Tracing Best Artist Chair and Art Stool Best Art Lamp Best Monitors for Designers and Artists Best Backpacks for Artists and Designers Thanks for listening! Special thanks to Donovan, Visi and Keshna for joining me today. If you enjoyed this interview please let me know with a review, hopefully, 5 stars because I would like to reach many artists like you See you in the next episode :) Bye!]]> Hey, guys! This is another special episode with the winners of the Art Side of Life YouTube 20k giveaway. I chat with Donovan (Fantasy & Mythology illustrator from Texas), Visi (Freelance illustrator from Colorado) and Keshna (Illustrator from New Jersey) about their artistic journey and tips for the artistic community. Enjoy!! 🥳 Join Freebies Party - FREE Procreate brush pack, color palettes and more! Art Club with Iva Instagram: @art_side_of_life YouTube: @artsideoflife Special offers for Art Side of Life listeners 🎨 Procreate Brushes - join 1000s of artists and get my most popular Mixed Media Bundle with 20% OFF 🎓 Evolve Artist Program - gain the skills to create art without limitations with Evolve Artist and their modern approach to art education Helpful Guides and Reviews Best iPad for Procreate Best iPad Pro Accessories for Artists Printers Best Printers for Your Art Prints Best Scanner for Your Artworks Best Cardstock Printer Best Printer for Stickers Best Canvas Printers Best Printer for Screen Printing Best Heat Transfer Printers Art Tools Best Art Projector for Displaying and Tracing Artworks Artograph Inspire 1200 Digital Art Projector Review Artograph Flare 450 Digital Art Projector Review Artograph Inspire 1200 vs. Artograph Flare 450: Which One Should You Get? Light Box for Tracing Best Artist Chair and Art Stool Best Art Lamp Best Monitors for Designers and Artists Best Backpacks for Artists and Designers Thanks for listening! Special thanks to Donovan, Visi and Keshna for joining me today. If you enjoyed this interview please let me know with a review, hopefully, 5 stars because I would like to reach many artists like you See you in the next episode :) Bye!]]> 51:37 false 210 full 11778689 2025-01-22T03:48:04Z Ep.209: Interview with community members - Alex and Petar (YouTube 20k subs giveaway) Ep.209: Interview with community members - Alex and Petar (YouTube 20k subs giveaway) Tue, 10 Dec 2019 18:00:00 +0000 Hey, guys! This is another special episode with the winners of the Art Side of Life YouTube 20k giveaway. I chat with Alex (graphic designer from Poland) and Petar (3D artist from North Macedonia) about their artistic journey and tips for the artistic community. Enjoy!! 🥳 Join Freebies Party - FREE Procreate brush pack, color palettes and more! Art Club with Iva Instagram: @art_side_of_life YouTube: @artsideoflife Special offers for Art Side of Life listeners 🎨 Procreate Brushes - join 1000s of artists and get my most popular Mixed Media Bundle with 20% OFF 🎓 Evolve Artist Program - gain the skills to create art without limitations with Evolve Artist and their modern approach to art education Helpful Guides and Reviews Best iPad for Procreate Best iPad Pro Accessories for Artists Printers Best Printers for Your Art Prints Best Scanner for Your Artworks Best Cardstock Printer Best Printer for Stickers Best Canvas Printers Best Printer for Screen Printing Best Heat Transfer Printers Art Tools Best Art Projector for Displaying and Tracing Artworks Artograph Inspire 1200 Digital Art Projector Review Artograph Flare 450 Digital Art Projector Review Artograph Inspire 1200 vs. Artograph Flare 450: Which One Should You Get? Light Box for Tracing Best Artist Chair and Art Stool Best Art Lamp Best Monitors for Designers and Artists Best Backpacks for Artists and Designers Thanks for listening! Special thanks to Alex and Petar for joining me today. If you enjoyed this interview please let me know with a review, hopefully, 5 stars because I would like to reach many artists like you! See you in the next episode :) Bye!]]> Hey, guys! This is another special episode with the winners of the Art Side of Life YouTube 20k giveaway. I chat with Alex (graphic designer from Poland) and Petar (3D artist from North Macedonia) about their artistic journey and tips for the artistic community. Enjoy!! 🥳 Join Freebies Party - FREE Procreate brush pack, color palettes and more! Art Club with Iva Instagram: @art_side_of_life YouTube: @artsideoflife Special offers for Art Side of Life listeners 🎨 Procreate Brushes - join 1000s of artists and get my most popular Mixed Media Bundle with 20% OFF 🎓 Evolve Artist Program - gain the skills to create art without limitations with Evolve Artist and their modern approach to art education Helpful Guides and Reviews Best iPad for Procreate Best iPad Pro Accessories for Artists Printers Best Printers for Your Art Prints Best Scanner for Your Artworks Best Cardstock Printer Best Printer for Stickers Best Canvas Printers Best Printer for Screen Printing Best Heat Transfer Printers Art Tools Best Art Projector for Displaying and Tracing Artworks Artograph Inspire 1200 Digital Art Projector Review Artograph Flare 450 Digital Art Projector Review Artograph Inspire 1200 vs. Artograph Flare 450: Which One Should You Get? Light Box for Tracing Best Artist Chair and Art Stool Best Art Lamp Best Monitors for Designers and Artists Best Backpacks for Artists and Designers Thanks for listening! Special thanks to Alex and Petar for joining me today. If you enjoyed this interview please let me know with a review, hopefully, 5 stars because I would like to reach many artists like you! See you in the next episode :) Bye!]]> 40:05 false full 11778677 2025-01-22T04:02:26Z Ep.208: Interview with community members - María and Manuel (YouTube 20k subs giveaway) Ep.208: Interview with community members - María and Manuel (YouTube 20k subs giveaway) Tue, 26 Nov 2019 18:00:00 +0000 Hey, guys! This is a special episode with the winners of the Art Side of Life YouTube 20k giveaway. I chat with Manuel (concept designer from Argentina) and Maria (comics designer from Mexico) about their artistic journey and tips for the artistic community. Enjoy!! Special offer for Art Side of Life listeners ⭐️ Free 14 Days of Skillshare Premium - thousands of creative classes - illustration, painting, photography, well-being and many others 🔈 KNOWABLE Audio Courses - try for free - growing library of audio courses from experts and yours truly 📚🎧 Audible* - get it for FREE for 30-days - learn by listening to hundreds of books; *As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases 🎓 Evolve Artist Program -  better than an art college education and only at a fraction of the cost - World's Simplest Art Training Method Looking for inspiration? Try the Art Prompt Generator Try the new Art Pricing Calculator Buying a gift for artists in your life? Try Gifts for Artists Helpful Guides and Reviews Best iPad for Procreate Artograph Inspire 1200 Digital Art Projector Review Artograph Flare 450 Digital Art Projector Review Artograph Inspire 1200 vs. Artograph Flare 450: Which One Should You Get? Best Cheap Drawing Tablet with Screen for Artists Best Colored Pencils for Artists Best Digital Notepads Best Bezel Less Monitor Best Note Taking Tablet Best Laptop for Drawing Best Art Desk for Artists and Crafters Best Artist Chair and Art Stool Best Art Lamp Best Chromebook with Stylus for Artists Best Standalone Drawing Tablet for Artists Best iPad for Drawing Wacom vs iPad Pro - Which one is better? Best Android Tablets for Drawing Who Has the Better Drawing Tablet – Huion or Wacom? XP vs Huion - Which one is better? Best Wacom Alternatives Best Laptops for Digital Art The 6 Best Printers for Your Art Prints Best Scanner for Your Artworks Best Monitors for Designers and Artists The 7 Best Canvas Printers Best Sticker Maker and Sticker Printer Best Professional Artist Kits Best Drawing Figures and Art Mannequins Best Backpacks for Artists and Designers The Ultimate Guide to Best Books to Learn Drawing How Much Do Artists Make? The Ultimate Guide for a Self-Taught Artist The Ultimate Guide to Art Challenges (50+) Best Tablets for Photoshop CC Best Copic Alternatives Best Acrylic Paint for Artists in 2021 Best Acrylic Paper and Canvas for Artists in 2021 Best Acrylic Paint Brushes for Artists in 2021 A Guide to Using Acrylic Paint on Fabric Best Watercolor Paints for Artists in 2021 Best Watercolor Paper for Artists in 2021 Best Watercolor Brushes for Artists in 2021 Best Paint for Canvas in 2021 Best Drawing Pens in 2021 Best Mechanical Pencil for Drawing in 2021 Best Drawing and Sketching Pencils in 2021 Best Face Paint and Body Paint in 2021 Best Oil Paints and Oil Paint Set in 2021 Best Gouache Paint Sets in 2021 Best Drawing Inks for Artists in 2021 Best Pose Reference Websites, Apps and Books in 2021 Human and Animal Anatomy for Artists: 2021 Resources Best Sublimation Printer Best Camera for Artwork Photography Best Laptop for 3D Modeling and Rendering in 2021 Choosing the Best Fabric Markers in 2021 Best Super Tank Printers in 2021 Best Embroidery Kits in 2021 50+ Free and Premium Procreate Brushes in 2021 Best Portable Drafting and Drawing Boards in 2021 Best Acrylic Paint Pens for Arts and Crafts in 2021 Best Glow in the Dark Paint in 2021 Choosing Sculpting Clay and Tools 2021 Best Supplies for a Travel Art Kit in 2021 Best Palette Knives and Palette Knife Set in 2021 Best Printer for iPad, iPhone and Mac (AirPrint) in 2021 Best Printer for Cricut in 2021 Best Calligraphy Pens, Brushes, Supplies in 2022 Subscribe to Art Side of Life Podcast to get notified when I post new episodes! /itunes /spotify    Follow me on Instagram Subscribe to Art Side of Life /subscribe Thanks for listening! Special thanks to Maria and Manuel for joining me today. If you enjoyed this interview please let me know with a review, hopefully, 5 stars because I would like to reach many artists like you! See you in the next episode :) Bye!]]> Hey, guys! This is a special episode with the winners of the Art Side of Life YouTube 20k giveaway. I chat with Manuel (concept designer from Argentina) and Maria (comics designer from Mexico) about their artistic journey and tips for the artistic community. Enjoy!! Special offer for Art Side of Life listeners ⭐️ Free 14 Days of Skillshare Premium - thousands of creative classes - illustration, painting, photography, well-being and many others 🔈 KNOWABLE Audio Courses - try for free - growing library of audio courses from experts and yours truly 📚🎧 Audible* - get it for FREE for 30-days - learn by listening to hundreds of books; *As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases 🎓 Evolve Artist Program - better than an art college education and only at a fraction of the cost - World's Simplest Art Training Method Looking for inspiration? Try the Art Prompt Generator Try the new Art Pricing Calculator Buying a gift for artists in your life? Try Gifts for Artists Helpful Guides and Reviews Best iPad for Procreate Artograph Inspire 1200 Digital Art Projector Review Artograph Flare 450 Digital Art Projector Review Artograph Inspire 1200 vs. Artograph Flare 450: Which One Should You Get? Best Cheap Drawing Tablet with Screen for Artists Best Colored Pencils for Artists Best Digital Notepads Best Bezel Less Monitor Best Note Taking Tablet Best Laptop for Drawing Best Art Desk for Artists and Crafters Best Artist Chair and Art Stool Best Art Lamp Best Chromebook with Stylus for Artists Best Standalone Drawing Tablet for Artists Best iPad for Drawing Wacom vs iPad Pro - Which one is better? Best Android Tablets for Drawing Who Has the Better Drawing Tablet – Huion or Wacom? XP vs Huion - Which one is better? Best Wacom Alternatives Best Laptops for Digital Art The 6 Best Printers for Your Art Prints Best Scanner for Your Artworks Best Monitors for Designers and Artists The 7 Best Canvas Printers Best Sticker Maker and Sticker Printer Best Professional Artist Kits Best Drawing Figures and Art Mannequins Best Backpacks for Artists and Designers The Ultimate Guide to Best Books to Learn Drawing How Much Do Artists Make? The Ultimate Guide for a Self-Taught Artist The Ultimate Guide to Art Challenges (50+) Best Tablets for Photoshop CC Best Copic Alternatives Best Acrylic Paint for Artists in 2021 Best Acrylic Paper and Canvas for Artists in 2021 Best Acrylic Paint Brushes for Artists in 2021 A Guide to Using Acrylic Paint on Fabric Best Watercolor Paints for Artists in 2021 Best Watercolor Paper for Artists in 2021 Best Watercolor Brushes for Artists in 2021 Best Paint for Canvas in 2021 Best Drawing Pens in 2021 Best Mechanical Pencil for Drawing in 2021 Best Drawing and Sketching Pencils in 2021 Best Face Paint and Body Paint in 2021 Best Oil Paints and Oil Paint Set in 2021 Best Gouache Paint Sets in 2021 Best Drawing Inks for Artists in 2021 Best Pose Reference Websites, Apps and Books in 2021 Human and Animal Anatomy for Artists: 2021 Resources Best Sublimation Printer Best Camera for Artwork Photography Best Laptop for 3D Modeling and Rendering in 2021 Choosing the Best Fabric Markers in 2021 Best Super Tank Printers in 2021 Best Embroidery Kits in 2021 50+ Free and Premium Procreate Brushes in 2021 Best Portable Drafting and Drawing Boards in 2021 Best Acrylic Paint Pens for Arts and Crafts in 2021 Best Glow in the Dark Paint in 2021 Choosing Sculpting Clay and Tools 2021 Best Supplies for a Travel Art Kit in 2021 Best Palette Knives and Palette Knife Set in 2021 Best Printer for iPad, iPhone and Mac (AirPrint) in 2021 Best Printer for Cricut in 2021 Best Calligraphy Pens, Brushes, Supplies in 2022 Subscribe to Art Side of Life Podcast to get notified when I post new episodes! /itunes /spotify Follow me on Instagram Subscribe to Art Side of Life /subscribe Thanks for listening! Special thanks to Maria and Manuel for joining me today. If you enjoyed this interview please let me know with a review, hopefully, 5 stars because I would like to reach many artists like you! See you in the next episode :) Bye!]]> 52:59 false full 11778671 2025-01-22T04:40:26Z Ep.207: On being a Creative Director, Illustrator and Educator with Greg Gunn Ep.207: On being a Creative Director, Illustrator and Educator with Greg Gunn Tue, 12 Nov 2019 18:00:00 +0000 Hey, guys! In this episode, I am chatting with Greg Gunn. He is a creative director, illustrator, and animator from Los Angeles. He helps passionate people communicate their big ideas. We talk about his path as an artist and about teaching online. Enjoy!! Show notes: /greg-gunn 🥳 Join Freebies Party - FREE Procreate brush pack, color palettes and more! Art Club with Iva Instagram: @art_side_of_life YouTube: @artsideoflife Special offers for Art Side of Life listeners 🎨 Procreate Brushes - join 1000s of artists and get my most popular Mixed Media Bundle with 20% OFF 🎓 Evolve Artist Program - gain the skills to create art without limitations with Evolve Artist and their modern approach to art education Helpful Guides and Reviews Best iPad for Procreate Best iPad Pro Accessories for Artists Printers Best Printers for Your Art Prints Best Scanner for Your Artworks Best Cardstock Printer Best Printer for Stickers Best Canvas Printers Best Printer for Screen Printing Best Heat Transfer Printers Art Tools Best Art Projector for Displaying and Tracing Artworks Artograph Inspire 1200 Digital Art Projector Review Artograph Flare 450 Digital Art Projector Review Artograph Inspire 1200 vs. Artograph Flare 450: Which One Should You Get? Light Box for Tracing Best Artist Chair and Art Stool Best Art Lamp Best Monitors for Designers and Artists Best Backpacks for Artists and Designers Thanks for listening! Special thanks to Bonnie for joining me today. If you enjoyed this interview please let me know with a review, hopefully, 5 stars because I would like to reach many artists like you! See you in the next episode :) Bye!]]> Hey, guys! In this episode, I am chatting with Greg Gunn. He is a creative director, illustrator, and animator from Los Angeles. He helps passionate people communicate their big ideas. We talk about his path as an artist and about teaching online. Enjoy!! Show notes: /greg-gunn 🥳 Join Freebies Party - FREE Procreate brush pack, color palettes and more! Art Club with Iva Instagram: @art_side_of_life YouTube: @artsideoflife Special offers for Art Side of Life listeners 🎨 Procreate Brushes - join 1000s of artists and get my most popular Mixed Media Bundle with 20% OFF 🎓 Evolve Artist Program - gain the skills to create art without limitations with Evolve Artist and their modern approach to art education Helpful Guides and Reviews Best iPad for Procreate Best iPad Pro Accessories for Artists Printers Best Printers for Your Art Prints Best Scanner for Your Artworks Best Cardstock Printer Best Printer for Stickers Best Canvas Printers Best Printer for Screen Printing Best Heat Transfer Printers Art Tools Best Art Projector for Displaying and Tracing Artworks Artograph Inspire 1200 Digital Art Projector Review Artograph Flare 450 Digital Art Projector Review Artograph Inspire 1200 vs. Artograph Flare 450: Which One Should You Get? Light Box for Tracing Best Artist Chair and Art Stool Best Art Lamp Best Monitors for Designers and Artists Best Backpacks for Artists and Designers Thanks for listening! Special thanks to Bonnie for joining me today. If you enjoyed this interview please let me know with a review, hopefully, 5 stars because I would like to reach many artists like you! See you in the next episode :) Bye!]]> 50:26 false full 11778701 2025-01-22T04:41:15Z Ep.206: Beatrice "Bea" Blue on the importance of enjoying the journey Ep.206: Beatrice "Bea" Blue on the importance of enjoying the journey Tue, 29 Oct 2019 18:00:00 +0000 Hey, guys! In this episode, I am catching up with Beatrice "Bea" Blue. We chat about what she has been up to since we talked last time - her time in Montreal, her new books and much more. Enjoy!! Show notes: /beatrice-blue-2 🥳 Join Freebies Party - FREE Procreate brush pack, color palettes and more! 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Ashbrook Creating Informed Patriots Wed, 10 Jan 2024 15:57:43 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Contemporary Conversations: Parental Rights in Education contemporary-conversations-parental-rights-in-education/ Wed, 10 Jan 2024 15:57:42 +0000 ?p=6701 Subscribe through your favorite platform: Origins of Parental Rights in Education The concept of parental rights in education traces its roots back through history to the Anglo-American constitutional tradition. William Blackstone’s commentaries on the laws of England in 1765 articulated the idea that parents have the natural responsibility to provide their children with education […] The post Contemporary Conversations: Parental Rights in Education appeared first on Ashbrook. ]]> Subscribe through your favorite platform: Origins of Parental Rights in Education The concept of parental rights in education traces its roots back through history to the Anglo-American constitutional tradition. William Blackstone’s commentaries on the laws of England in 1765 articulated the idea that parents have the natural responsibility to provide their children with education suitable to their station. This responsibility stemmed from the intimate relations between parents and children, acknowledging the unique position parents hold in understanding and caring for their offspring. Blackstone emphasized parental responsibilities: maintenance, protection from harm, and most significantly, the right to direct their children’s education. This right emerged from the notion that parents, by virtue of their connection with their children, are best positioned to provide suitable education. Legal Milestones: Meyer v. Nebraska and Pierce v. Society of Sisters In 1923, the US Supreme Court’s case of Meyer v. Nebraska acknowledged parental rights in education, rejecting Nebraska’s prohibition of teaching the German language before the 8th grade. This landmark case asserted the long-held understanding that parents possess the fundamental right to direct their children’s education, deeply rooted in historical and legal principles. Meyer v. Nebraska established that the state had a role in education but recognized parents’ rights to choose the mode of education. In 1925, Pierce v. Society of Sisters further solidified parental rights, affirming the right to send children to private schools. Evolving Dynamics: Homeschooling and Legal Challenges The 1972 case of Wisconsin v. Yoder expanded the boundaries of parental rights, recognizing the right of Amish parents to withdraw their children from formal education after the 8th grade. This case laid the groundwork for the homeschooling movement, challenging traditional approaches to education. Homeschooling faced legal challenges in various states, with laws initially prohibiting or heavily regulating homeschooling. Over time, the legal landscape evolved, acknowledging parents’ discretion in educating their children, but the specifics varied across states. Present Landscape and Future Trends Presently, parental rights in education remain a patchwork across states, where laws differ in regulating homeschooling and parental authority. While homeschooling is legal in all 50 states, the level of regulation and oversight varies significantly. Recent events, particularly the pandemic-induced shift to remote learning, have fueled a renewed interest in parental involvement in education. Ongoing legal battles, such as cases involving school curriculum content and parental opt-out rights, highlight the continuing debate over the scope of parental rights in public education. Conclusion and Outlook The momentum behind parental rights in education has gained traction, with increased advocacy and legal battles reflecting the growing concern among parents for greater control over their children’s education. While a patchwork of laws exists, discussions persist on the constitutional recognition of parental rights, potentially leading to future legal clarifications and decisions. The ongoing debate around parental rights in education encompasses diverse viewpoints, including concerns about curriculum content, opt-out rights, and the balance between state authority and parental discretion. The trajectory of this debate may lead to significant legal discussions at higher judicial levels in the future. The post Contemporary Conversations: Parental Rights in Education appeared first on Ashbrook. ]]> American Portraits: James Garfield american-portraits-james-garfield/ Wed, 19 Jul 2023 11:00:10 +0000 Jeff discusses the lengthy and consequential public life of James Garfield, ending with his tragic death after being shot shortly after taking office. There’s a lot more to this man than a short presidency, however, and we’re thankful to have been joined by Todd Arrington of the National Park Service. Todd serves as the director […] The post American Portraits: James Garfield appeared first on Ashbrook. ]]> Jeff discusses the lengthy and consequential public life of James Garfield, ending with his tragic death after being shot shortly after taking office. There’s a lot more to this man than a short presidency, however, and we’re thankful to have been joined by Todd Arrington of the National Park Service. Todd serves as the director of the Garfield historical site outside of Cleveland, OH – you can find more information here: Host: Jeff Sikkenga Executive Producer: Greg McBrayer Producer: Jeremy Gypton Subscribe via popular podcast apps: The post American Portraits: James Garfield appeared first on Ashbrook. ]]> Contemporary Conversations: School Censorship? It’s Complicated… contemporary-conversations-school-censorship-its-complicated/ Wed, 12 Jul 2023 07:00:10 +0000 Jeff and Rita Koganzon of the University of Houston discuss the background to the current school “censorship” debate, and where supposed “book bans” came from, and why we’re seeing such friction over school readings and library books now. Host: Jeff Sikkenga Executive Producer: Greg McBrayer Producer: Jeremy Gypton Subscribe via popular podcast apps: The post Contemporary Conversations: School Censorship? It’s Complicated… appeared first on Ashbrook. ]]> Jeff and Rita Koganzon of the University of Houston discuss the background to the current school “censorship” debate, and where supposed “book bans” came from, and why we’re seeing such friction over school readings and library books now. Host: Jeff Sikkenga Executive Producer: Greg McBrayer Producer: Jeremy Gypton Subscribe via popular podcast apps: The post Contemporary Conversations: School Censorship? It’s Complicated… appeared first on Ashbrook. ]]> Documents & Debates: The Battle of Gettysburg at 160 Years documents-debates-the-battle-of-gettysburg-at-160-years/ Wed, 05 Jul 2023 07:00:09 +0000 Jeff discusses the pivotal Battle of Gettysburg with Chris Burkett, marking its 160th anniversary. This video version of the podcast includes maps and images of some of the key individuals from the battle, and puts the battle in the context of Lincoln’s war aims. Host: Jeff Sikkenga Executive Producer: Greg McBrayer Producer: Jeremy Gypton Subscribe […] The post Documents & Debates: The Battle of Gettysburg at 160 Years appeared first on Ashbrook. ]]> Jeff discusses the pivotal Battle of Gettysburg with Chris Burkett, marking its 160th anniversary. This video version of the podcast includes maps and images of some of the key individuals from the battle, and puts the battle in the context of Lincoln’s war aims. Host: Jeff Sikkenga Executive Producer: Greg McBrayer Producer: Jeremy Gypton Subscribe via popular podcast apps: The post Documents & Debates: The Battle of Gettysburg at 160 Years appeared first on Ashbrook. ]]> Rapid Reaction: June 2023 Supreme Court Decisions rapid-reaction-june-2023-supreme-court-decisions/ Fri, 30 Jun 2023 18:15:55 +0000 Jeff is joined by Josh Dunn for a discussion and analysis of the major decisions handed down by the Supreme Court in the last week of June, 2023, including those related to affirmative action, religious liberty, free expression, and executive power. Don’t miss this thoughtful analysis of these major cases.Host: Jeff SikkengaExecutive Producer: Greg McBrayerProducer: […] The post Rapid Reaction: June 2023 Supreme Court Decisions appeared first on Ashbrook. ]]> Jeff is joined by Josh Dunn for a discussion and analysis of the major decisions handed down by the Supreme Court in the last week of June, 2023, including those related to affirmative action, religious liberty, free expression, and executive power. Don’t miss this thoughtful analysis of these major cases.Host: Jeff SikkengaExecutive Producer: Greg McBrayerProducer: Jeremy GyptonSubscribe via popular podcast apps: The post Rapid Reaction: June 2023 Supreme Court Decisions appeared first on Ashbrook. ]]> American Portraits: John C. Calhoun – American Heretic american-portraits-john-c-calhoun-american-heretic/ Wed, 28 Jun 2023 07:00:12 +0000 Jeff is joined by Bob Elder, Professor of History at Baylor University, to discuss John C. Calhoun, an “American Heretic” as Elder explains, given his views on the ideals of the Declaration of Independence and the relationship between the Constitution, national government, and the states. A polarizing figure then as now, Calhoun’s legacy is still […] The post American Portraits: John C. Calhoun – American Heretic appeared first on Ashbrook. ]]> Jeff is joined by Bob Elder, Professor of History at Baylor University, to discuss John C. Calhoun, an “American Heretic” as Elder explains, given his views on the ideals of the Declaration of Independence and the relationship between the Constitution, national government, and the states. A polarizing figure then as now, Calhoun’s legacy is still influential today. Host: Jeff SikkengaExecutive Producer: Greg McBrayerProducer: Jeremy GyptonApple Podcasts: Google Podcasts: Spotify: Amazon Music: RSS Feed: Podvine: YouTube: The post American Portraits: John C. Calhoun – American Heretic appeared first on Ashbrook. ]]> Documents & Debates: FDR, Stalin, and the Rise of Russia as a World Power documents-debates-fdr-stalin-and-the-rise-of-russia-as-a-world-power/ Wed, 21 Jun 2023 07:00:16 +0000 Join John Moser as he and Sean McMeekin discuss the complex and little-understood relationship between FDR and Stalin, and how United States assistance to the USSR during World War 2 inadvertently helped contribute to making Russia a world power.Host: Jeff SikkengaExecutive Producer: Greg McBrayerProducer: Jeremy GyptonApple Podcasts: Google Podcasts: Spotify: Amazon Music: […] The post Documents & Debates: FDR, Stalin, and the Rise of Russia as a World Power appeared first on Ashbrook. ]]> Join John Moser as he and Sean McMeekin discuss the complex and little-understood relationship between FDR and Stalin, and how United States assistance to the USSR during World War 2 inadvertently helped contribute to making Russia a world power.Host: Jeff SikkengaExecutive Producer: Greg McBrayerProducer: Jeremy GyptonApple Podcasts: Google Podcasts: Spotify: Amazon Music: RSS Feed: Podvine: The post Documents & Debates: FDR, Stalin, and the Rise of Russia as a World Power appeared first on Ashbrook. ]]> Documents & Debates: Bank Failures and Federal Reserve Policy documents-debates-bank-failures-and-federal-reserve-policy/ Wed, 14 Jun 2023 07:00:09 +0000 John Moser discusses the history of 20th Century bank failures in America with Dr. George Selgin. They look deeply at Federal Reserve regulatory policy and deposit insurance and the unintended consequences – good and bad – of federal government entanglement with the banking sector.Host: Jeff SikkengaExecutive Producer: Greg McBrayerProducer: Jeremy GyptonApple Podcasts: Google Podcasts: Spotify: […] The post Documents & Debates: Bank Failures and Federal Reserve Policy appeared first on Ashbrook. ]]> John Moser discusses the history of 20th Century bank failures in America with Dr. George Selgin. They look deeply at Federal Reserve regulatory policy and deposit insurance and the unintended consequences – good and bad – of federal government entanglement with the banking sector.Host: Jeff SikkengaExecutive Producer: Greg McBrayerProducer: Jeremy GyptonApple Podcasts: Google Podcasts: Spotify: Amazon Music: RSS Feed: Podvine: YouTube: The post Documents & Debates: Bank Failures and Federal Reserve Policy appeared first on Ashbrook. ]]> Contemporary Conversations: Religious Liberty, the First Amendment, and the Courts contemporary-conversations-religious-liberty-the-first-amendment-and-the-courts/ Wed, 07 Jun 2023 07:00:23 +0000 Jeff discusses religious liberty, the First Amendment, and the role of the courts in working through this essential element of American political culture, in our history, today, and with forecasts for the future. Host: Jeff SikkengaExecutive Producer: Greg McBrayerProducer: Jeremy GyptonApple Podcasts: Google Podcasts: Spotify: Amazon Music: RSS Feed: Podvine: YouTube: The post Contemporary Conversations: Religious Liberty, the First Amendment, and the Courts appeared first on Ashbrook. ]]> Jeff discusses religious liberty, the First Amendment, and the role of the courts in working through this essential element of American political culture, in our history, today, and with forecasts for the future. Host: Jeff SikkengaExecutive Producer: Greg McBrayerProducer: Jeremy GyptonApple Podcasts: Google Podcasts: Spotify: Amazon Music: RSS Feed: Podvine: YouTube: The post Contemporary Conversations: Religious Liberty, the First Amendment, and the Courts appeared first on Ashbrook. ]]> Documents & Debates: The Miracle of Lincoln’s Nomination in 1860 documents-debates-the-miracle-of-lincolns-nomination-in-1860/ Wed, 31 May 2023 07:00:18 +0000 Jeff talks with Ad Achorn, author and journalist, about the nearly miraculous nomination of Abraham Lincoln by the then-new Republican Party. Far from a foregone conclusion, the choice of Lincoln almost didn’t happen. Learn about how Lincoln quickly rose to national prominence in the few years before 1860, and how Republican leaders decided on him […] The post Documents & Debates: The Miracle of Lincoln’s Nomination in 1860 appeared first on Ashbrook. ]]> Jeff talks with Ad Achorn, author and journalist, about the nearly miraculous nomination of Abraham Lincoln by the then-new Republican Party. Far from a foregone conclusion, the choice of Lincoln almost didn’t happen. Learn about how Lincoln quickly rose to national prominence in the few years before 1860, and how Republican leaders decided on him over more well-known and seemingly ‘sure thing’ candidates. Read Ed’s latest book. “The Lincoln Miracle: Inside the Republican Convention That Changed History.” Host: Jeff Sikkenga Executive Producer: Greg McBrayer Producer: Jeremy Gypton Apple Podcasts: Google Podcasts: Spotify: Amazon Music: RSS Feed: Podvine: YouTube: The post Documents & Debates: The Miracle of Lincoln’s Nomination in 1860 appeared first on Ashbrook. ]]>


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Asociación Pasmo Fri, 14 Nov 2025 20:03:42 +0000 es hourly 1 wp-content/uploads/2022/07/cropped-pasmo-favicon-32x32.png Asociación Pasmo 32 32 Estoy Aprendiendo a Ser Responsable de Mí Mismo: La Historia de Alexander 2025/01/13/estoy-aprendiendo-a-ser-responsable-de-mi-mismo-la-historia-de-alexander/ 2025/01/13/estoy-aprendiendo-a-ser-responsable-de-mi-mismo-la-historia-de-alexander/#respond Mon, 13 Jan 2025 15:12:10 +0000 ?p=5502 Alex Dimas vive en San Salvador, El Salvador. Prepara su espacio de grabación de videos que después subirá a sus redes sociales, pues es creador de contenido. Con su carisma y sentido del humor ha construido una comunidad de 55,000 seguidores, que están atentos a sus experiencias e historias de vida como chico gay de... La entrada Estoy Aprendiendo a Ser Responsable de Mí Mismo: La Historia de Alexander se publicó primero en Asociación Pasmo. ]]> Alex Dimas vive en San Salvador, El Salvador. Prepara su espacio de grabación de videos que después subirá a sus redes sociales, pues es creador de contenido. Con su carisma y sentido del humor ha construido una comunidad de 55,000 seguidores, que están atentos a sus experiencias e historias de vida como chico gay de 20 años.  Dentro del contenido que Alex ha compartido en sus redes sociales, se encuentra su experiencia como usuario de Prophylaxis Pre-Exposición (PrEP) con Asociación PASMO en dónde narra lo fácil que es adquirir el medicamento altamente efectivo para prevenir el VIH a través de una clínica privada y de manera gratuita. Sin embargo, para Alex, el poder tener acceso a la PrEP no fue el inicio de su historia, pues años atrás parecía una realidad muy distante: “Mi vida antes no era tan informada, no tenía tanto acceso a la salud tampoco, cuando se vive a las afueras de la capital, muchas cosas no las tienes, muchas cosas son difíciles de conseguir, hay muchas limitantes.” Alex se enteró de la PrEP por publicidad en redes sociales y estaba muy feliz de tener la oportunidad de acceder a este servicio gratuito a través de PASMO bajo el proyecto de USAID para la Prevención, Cuidado y Tratamiento en VIH. “Yo estaba feliz cuando me dieron información, pero también me preocupaba que no estaba disponible en Sonsonate, solo iba a estar en San Salvador.”  Después de una experiencia en la que Alex estuvo en riesgo, decidió ser responsable con su salud sexual y vio la PrEP como una oportunidad de cuidarse. Cuando Alex comenzó a tomar PrEP tenía muchas dudas, por ejemplo: ¿Qué pasaría si se me olvidaba tomarla un día? ¿Cuáles eran los efectos secundarios? ¿Este medicamento iba a afectar mis riñones? “Todas mis dudas fueron resueltas por la doctora y por los educadores que responden al WhatsApp rápidamente. Eso me dio mucha seguridad y confianza para seguir con el proceso.” Hoy en día, Alex integra la PrEP a su vida utilizando una alarma que le recuerda tomarla diariamente, comenta que le da mucha seguridad tener un número de WhatsApp al que puede escribir para hacer cualquier pregunta acerca del medicamento en cualquier momento. “Mi experiencia tomando PrEP ha sido muy buena, ahora me siento más seguro, protegido. Siempre usando condón, porque esto solo protege del VIH.” “Yo he recomendado PrEP a mis parejas sexuales dándoles el número de WhatsApp de PASMO y también a mis seguidores en TikTok porque la PrEP es un medicamento que te da seguridad y confianza. Me siento muy seguro, y confiado de tener mi proceso con PASMO, tienen profesionales muy humanos, las clínicas son privadas y eso me hace sentir que me atienden con mucha calidad.” “Me siento tan feliz de ser uno de los afortunados, nos han cambiado la vida, y nos están enseñando a ser responsables de nosotros mismos.” La entrada Estoy Aprendiendo a Ser Responsable de Mí Mismo: La Historia de Alexander se publicó primero en Asociación Pasmo. ]]> 2025/01/13/estoy-aprendiendo-a-ser-responsable-de-mi-mismo-la-historia-de-alexander/feed/ 0 Eliminando Fronteras en Pro de la Salud: Un equipo, dos países 2024/12/10/eliminando-fronteras-un-equipo-dos-paises/ 2024/12/10/eliminando-fronteras-un-equipo-dos-paises/#respond Tue, 10 Dec 2024 16:35:13 +0000 ?p=5418 Alex viaja desde Tegucigalpa, Honduras hacia Chimaltenango, Guatemala. Es julio 2024, Centroamérica enfrenta la temporada lluviosa, la cual arremete con mucha fuerza y algunas veces afecta las carreteras. Alex no dudó por un segundo en emprender el viaje cuando le informaron que su madre, quien vivía en Guatemala, estaba enferma de gravedad. Al empezar el... La entrada Eliminando Fronteras en Pro de la Salud: Un equipo, dos países se publicó primero en Asociación Pasmo. ]]> Alex viaja desde Tegucigalpa, Honduras hacia Chimaltenango, Guatemala. Es julio 2024, Centroamérica enfrenta la temporada lluviosa, la cual arremete con mucha fuerza y algunas veces afecta las carreteras. Alex no dudó por un segundo en emprender el viaje cuando le informaron que su madre, quien vivía en Guatemala, estaba enferma de gravedad. Al empezar el viaje, una de sus preocupaciones era seguir con su Tratamiento Antirretroviral (TAR), el cual ayuda a mejorar la calidad de vida a las personas que viven con VIH, así como él. Alex fue diagnosticado VIH positivo en marzo de 2014 en Tegucigalpa, Honduras, donde asistía al Centro Integral de Salud Dr. Alonso Suazo el cual cuenta con el Servicio de Atención Integral (SAI) en donde labora personal de Asociación PASMO bajo el proyecto regional de USAID para la Prevención, Cuidado y Tratamiento en VIH. En julio de 2024, Alex se comunicó con la SAI para notificar que se encontraba en Guatemala y con poco medicamento, por lo que el equipo de Honduras se movilizó rápidamente para evitar la interrupción de su tratamiento, algo que ya había sucedido en años anteriores. “Siempre llevamos un control de todas las personas y brindamos un seguimiento oportuno con aquellos que no asisten. En el caso de Alex, después de consejería enfocada en la adherencia, ya había demostrado mucho compromiso, control y asistencia a todas sus citas. Por eso empezamos a buscar soluciones, aunque estuviera fuera del país”, dice Rosa Ramos, enlace comunitario. Dr. Alfonso Huerta El equipo de PASMO Honduras se comunicó de inmediato con sus colegas en Guatemala para explicar el caso y ayudar a vincular a Alex a los servicios de atención integral y tratamiento más cercanos. Es allí donde el Dr. Alfonso Huerta, coordinador Técnico Programático de Chimaltenango coordinó para que Alex pudiera recibiera atención en el Hospital Pedro Bethancourt en Antigua, Guatemala. Alex obtuvo TAR para un mes el mismo día que asistió al Hospital. “Tenemos la ventaja de ser un proyecto regional y las personas tienen derecho a la salud. Una persona que vive con VIH debería recibir su tratamiento donde sea que esté”, comenta el doctor Huerta. Después de varias semanas en Guatemala, Alex regresó a Honduras y sigue recibiendo atención integral para el VIH en Tegucigalpa. “Este caso subraya el compromiso y la eficacia de nuestro equipo para brindar atención continua, incluso en circunstancias imprevistas. La colaboración entre diferentes unidades, aun estando en diferentes países, demuestra cómo, a través de una comunicación efectiva y un enfoque centrado en el paciente, podemos superar barreras y garantizar el acceso a la atención médica esencial”, comenta el Dr. Huerta con mucha satisfacción. La entrada Eliminando Fronteras en Pro de la Salud: Un equipo, dos países se publicó primero en Asociación Pasmo. ]]> 2024/12/10/eliminando-fronteras-un-equipo-dos-paises/feed/ 0 Podcast Versátil: Un espacio seguro para hablar de salud sexualidad y diversidad 2024/11/26/podcast-versatil-un-espacio-seguro-para-hablar-de-salud-sexualidad-y-diversidad/ 2024/11/26/podcast-versatil-un-espacio-seguro-para-hablar-de-salud-sexualidad-y-diversidad/#respond Tue, 26 Nov 2024 17:58:04 +0000 ?p=5315 ¡La Temporada 1 del Podcast Versátil está aquí! En noviembre 2024, Asociación PASMO lanzó este proyecto audiovisual e innovador para abordar temas de salud sexual y diversidad en Centroamérica dirigido a la #ComunidadVersátil. A lo largo de los diez episodios, PASMO junto con diferentes personalidades, profesionales de la salud, activistas, artistas y referentes de diversas... La entrada Podcast Versátil: Un espacio seguro para hablar de salud sexualidad y diversidad se publicó primero en Asociación Pasmo. ]]> ¡La Temporada 1 del Podcast Versátil está aquí! En noviembre 2024, Asociación PASMO lanzó este proyecto audiovisual e innovador para abordar temas de salud sexual y diversidad en Centroamérica dirigido a la #ComunidadVersátil. A lo largo de los diez episodios, PASMO junto con diferentes personalidades, profesionales de la salud, activistas, artistas y referentes de diversas temáticas conversaron acerca de la salud mental, las prácticas sexuales, el género y la diversidad, los avances en la respuesta al VIH y mucho más. El formato de podcast permite acercar la información sobre salud sexual, prevención de ITS/VIH y diversidad a las audiencias meta de una forma distinta, amigable y en un espacio seguro donde se pueden escuchar varias opiniones y perspectivas relacionadas a las temáticas. Con esta iniciativa, Asociación PASMO, bajo el proyecto de USAID para la Prevención, Cuidado y Tratamiento en VIH, buscará seguir impulsando canales y estrategias innovadoras de comunicación para el cambio social y de comportamiento en pro de la salud. La Temporada 1 del Podcast Versátil se encuentra en el canal de YouTube de Asociación PASMO y en el perfil de Spotify de Versátil y ha estrenado su primera temporada con el episodio “Entre químicos y placer (explorando el mundo del chemsex)”. Se estará estrenando un nuevo episodio cada lunes a las 7 de la noche (Hora de América Central) durante 9 semanas. Si quieres ser de las primeras personas en escuchar los nuevos episodios cada lunes, puedes suscribirte al canal de Asociación PASMO y activar las notificaciones para que puedas estar al tanto cuando se estrenen. Para conocer más sigue a #ComunidadVersátil en: Instagram Facebook Tiktok La entrada Podcast Versátil: Un espacio seguro para hablar de salud sexualidad y diversidad se publicó primero en Asociación Pasmo. ]]> 2024/11/26/podcast-versatil-un-espacio-seguro-para-hablar-de-salud-sexualidad-y-diversidad/feed/ 0 Continúa con Tu Vida Indetectable = Intransmisible 2024/11/18/continua-con-tu-vida-indetectable-intransmisible/ 2024/11/18/continua-con-tu-vida-indetectable-intransmisible/#respond Mon, 18 Nov 2024 22:15:12 +0000 ?p=5295 En el marco del Día Mundial de la Respuesta al VIH 2024, Asociación PASMO lanza la estrategia de comunicación y campaña “Continúa con tu Vida” Indetectable = Intransmisible (I=I), la cual, bajo el enfoque de mercadeo social y de comunicación para el cambio social y de comportamiento, busca comunicar esperanza, vida y un futuro saludable... La entrada Continúa con Tu Vida Indetectable = Intransmisible se publicó primero en Asociación Pasmo. ]]> En el marco del Día Mundial de la Respuesta al VIH 2024, Asociación PASMO lanza la estrategia de comunicación y campaña “Continúa con tu Vida” Indetectable = Intransmisible (I=I), la cual, bajo el enfoque de mercadeo social y de comunicación para el cambio social y de comportamiento, busca comunicar esperanza, vida y un futuro saludable para las personas que viven con VIH, ya que, al iniciar y permanecer en tratamiento, el virus puede llegar a niveles tan bajos en la sangre que se vuelve indetectable en ciertos exámenes de laboratorio. Al estar indetectables, las personas con VIH mantienen una salud óptima y ya no transmiten el virus a sus contactos y parejas sexuales, siendo así “intransmisibles”. Específicamente, la campaña, que forma parte de una estrategia más amplia de integración del tema de i=i a varias intervenciones con usuarios, sus redes de apoyo inmediatas, los servicios de salud y a nivel de sociedad, contempla esfuerzos por cerrar brechas en toda la cascada de VIH. Por lo tanto, los mensajes y conductas saludables que la campaña promoverá incluyen: Hazte la prueba de VIH: Conocer el estatus de VIH permite actuar de manera oportuna. Inicia tratamiento: Si se obtuvo un resultado positivo es importante iniciar el tratamiento lo antes posible. Toma tu tratamiento de forma constante y adecuada: Las personas que son constantes con su tratamiento llegan a mantener el virus en niveles tan bajos que no es detectado por las pruebas de VIH y ya no se puede transmitir.                 Estos mensajes estarán medios masivos, y medios digitales durante el 2024 y 2025. En paralelo se ejecutará la estrategia integral que incluye kits educativos y didácticos y sesiones informativas enfocadas en proveedores de salud en las que se les brindarán herramientas para que puedan trasladar el concepto de Indetectable = Intransmisible (I=I) a los usuarios de servicios de prevención, vinculación o tratamiento en VIH en Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras y Panamá. Haz clic en este link para conocer más de la campaña: La entrada Continúa con Tu Vida Indetectable = Intransmisible se publicó primero en Asociación Pasmo. ]]> 2024/11/18/continua-con-tu-vida-indetectable-intransmisible/feed/ 0 5 Minutos para Cuidar de tu Salud Sexual: La Historia de Juan Antonio 2024/10/21/5-minutos-para-cuidar-de-tu-salud-sexual-la-historia-de-juan-antonio/ 2024/10/21/5-minutos-para-cuidar-de-tu-salud-sexual-la-historia-de-juan-antonio/#respond Mon, 21 Oct 2024 21:20:50 +0000 ?p=5249   Con un paso ligero y rápido, Juan Antonio camina a su casa después de una larga jornada laboral como cocinero en un restaurante de Santa Ana, El Salvador. Conocida como la Ciudad Morena, Juan Antonio piensa en lo mucho que lo apasiona la cocina y sueña con tener algún día un restaurante en la... La entrada 5 Minutos para Cuidar de tu Salud Sexual: La Historia de Juan Antonio se publicó primero en Asociación Pasmo. ]]>   Con un paso ligero y rápido, Juan Antonio camina a su casa después de una larga jornada laboral como cocinero en un restaurante de Santa Ana, El Salvador. Conocida como la Ciudad Morena, Juan Antonio piensa en lo mucho que lo apasiona la cocina y sueña con tener algún día un restaurante en la ciudad que lo vio nacer. Sin embargo, sus horarios laborales son rotativos y extensos y le queda poco tiempo para sus otras actividades. Aun así, se considera alguien responsable en el cuidado de su salud. “Yo me hacía mis chequeos en las Unidades de Salud. Pero, en el momento que conocí a Ernesto y me invitó a una jornada cercana, aprendí por primera vez de las auto-pruebas de VIH”. Ernesto, un agente de Asociación PASMO El Salvador bajo el proyecto de USAID para la Prevención, Cuidado y Tratamiento en VIH, se mantuvo en contacto con Juan Antonio, invitándole a otras jornadas y actividades de prevención y salud sexual, incluyendo la oferta sistemática de auto-pruebas de VIH como opción rápida, segura y confidencial para el tamizaje. “No podía creer que el resultado estaría en un minuto y que lo más que me tardaría en hacerla serían 5 minutos, desde leer el instructivo y acomodar el espacio para ser seguro para mí, hasta obtener el resultado”, comenta Juan Antonio con una sonrisa cálida, ya que era una excelente opción para él. “Me puedo realizar la auto-prueba en mi casa, y a cualquier hora. Ya me la he realizado a medianoche, después de llegar del restaurante”. Juan Antonio valora mucho el apoyo que recibe de Ernesto, desde el acompañamiento y asistencia en su primera auto-prueba hasta el seguimiento y el contacto que mantiene con él a la fecha. Ahora se siente confiado en realizársela él mismo, sabe cómo interpretar el resultado y qué hacer en caso de que sea positivo: “En el kit viene una tarjeta de contacto de información, pero yo creo que hablaría con Ernesto. El nivel de apoyo que he tenido ha sido muy grande,” manifiesta con determinación. Hoy en día para Juan Antonio es más fácil llevar un control de su salud sexual. “Me ha gustado mucho ser usuario de PASMO. Me gusta la disposición que tienen para mí, me siento importante. Pido información y siempre la obtengo de forma rápida”. También ha recomendado el servicio a sus amigos y los ha acompañado a jornadas de prevención de VIH en donde Ernesto les ha atendido. “Yo siempre les digo que debemos cuidarnos, porque si no, ¿Quién nos va a cuidar? La verdad no hay excusas. Nosotros somos nuestra prioridad, por lo que debemos estar sanos,” explica Juan, con una mirada llena de esperanza. La entrada 5 Minutos para Cuidar de tu Salud Sexual: La Historia de Juan Antonio se publicó primero en Asociación Pasmo. ]]> 2024/10/21/5-minutos-para-cuidar-de-tu-salud-sexual-la-historia-de-juan-antonio/feed/ 0 Más que un asesor, un aliado en la respuesta al VIH: La historia de Luis 2024/09/04/asesor-virtual-en-salud-sexual/ 2024/09/04/asesor-virtual-en-salud-sexual/#respond Wed, 04 Sep 2024 14:28:54 +0000 ?p=5175 El teléfono de Luis vibró y se sorprendió al ver el mensaje, el cual era de Alexis, su asesor virtual en salud sexual recordándole que habían pasado varios meses desde su última prueba de VIH. «¡Es cierto! Ya pasó mucho tiempo» le respondió Luis, pensando en lo afortunado que era por contar con alguien que... La entrada Más que un asesor, un aliado en la respuesta al VIH: La historia de Luis se publicó primero en Asociación Pasmo. ]]> El teléfono de Luis vibró y se sorprendió al ver el mensaje, el cual era de Alexis, su asesor virtual en salud sexual recordándole que habían pasado varios meses desde su última prueba de VIH. «¡Es cierto! Ya pasó mucho tiempo» le respondió Luis, pensando en lo afortunado que era por contar con alguien que se preocupaba por su salud. Alexis es un de 6 asesores virtuales o “cyber-educadores” de Asociación PASMO en El Salvador trabajando bajo el proyecto de USAID de Prevención, Cuidado y Tratamiento. Ellos utilizan las redes sociales y aplicaciones como WhatsApp para interactuar con y referir a jóvenes de poblaciones en mayor contexto de vulnerabilidad como Luis, a servicios gratuitos de prevención como la prueba rápida de VIH/sífilis en laboratorios privados aliados, servicios de profilaxis preexposición (o PrEP) a través de clínicas privadas aliadas, o auto-pruebas de VIH con opción de entrega discreta a domicilio. Entre las grandes ventajas de la cyber-educación es la comunicación rápida y fluida que los usuarios pueden mantener con sus asesores a corto y largo plazo. Luis, así como 4,155 usuarios alcanzados por cyber-educación por PASMO El Salvador en el primer semestre de año fiscal 2024, recibió de Alexis por WhatsApp un cupón virtual de referencia para canjearlo en uno de los 26 clínicas y laboratorios privados aliados del proyecto en el país. “Me siento cómodo al asistir a ese laboratorio, siempre me tratan bien”, comenta Luis, destacando la importancia de la confidencialidad y privacidad que le brinda esta opción para su prueba de VIH. Tanto el personal de todas las clínicas y laboratorios privados aliados, como Alexis y el equipo interno de Asociación PASMO, reciben amplia capacitación, sensibilización y seguimiento para brindar servicios de prevención de calidad y amigables para poblaciones vulnerables. “No solo estás capacitado en la prevención del VIH, también recibes capacitación sobre derechos humanos”, comenta Alexis orgullosamente. Luis aprovecha para enviarle a Alexis un mensaje antes de cerrar la aplicación “Gracias por estar pendiente de mí. No sabes cuanto te agradezco”, provocando una sonrisa de mucha satisfacción en el asesor virtual en salud sexual. “Trabajar en este proyecto representa un logro personal para mí. Profesionalmente me han brindado la oportunidad de mejorar mis conocimientos, y aquí, trabajamos por el mismo objetivo: llevar salud a otras personas”, dice Alexis. La entrada Más que un asesor, un aliado en la respuesta al VIH: La historia de Luis se publicó primero en Asociación Pasmo. ]]> 2024/09/04/asesor-virtual-en-salud-sexual/feed/ 0 Conoce la participación de ASOCIACIÓN PASMO en la Conferencia Mundial sobre el VIH-SIDA 2024/07/22/conferencia-internacional-sobre-el-vih-sida/ 2024/07/22/conferencia-internacional-sobre-el-vih-sida/#respond Mon, 22 Jul 2024 21:46:41 +0000 ?p=5123 Durante la semana del 22 al 26 de julio una delegación de Asociación PASMO está participando en AIDS 2024, la 25ª conferencia internacional sobre el VIH-SIDA, la cual se caracteriza por convocar líderes para acelerar el descubrimiento científico, aboga por políticas libres de estigma y basadas en evidencia y llevan educación a los agentes de... La entrada Conoce la participación de ASOCIACIÓN PASMO en la Conferencia Mundial sobre el VIH-SIDA se publicó primero en Asociación Pasmo. ]]> Durante la semana del 22 al 26 de julio una delegación de Asociación PASMO está participando en AIDS 2024, la 25ª conferencia internacional sobre el VIH-SIDA, la cual se caracteriza por convocar líderes para acelerar el descubrimiento científico, aboga por políticas libres de estigma y basadas en evidencia y llevan educación a los agentes de cambio para garantizar que la respuesta mundial al VIH se ajuste a la ciencia y ponga a las personas en primer lugar. During the week of July 22nd to 26th, a delegation of Asociación PASMO is participating in AIDS 2024, the 25th International AIDS Conference. This event is known for bringing together leaders to accelerate scientific discovery, advocate for stigma-free and evidence-based policies and provide education to change agents to ensure that global response to HIV is aligned with science and prioritizes people. La conferencia internacional sobre el VIH-SIDA espera recibir a más de 15,000 personas provenientes de todo el mundo para converger en espacios como ponencias, exposiciones, mesas de trabajo y discursos de personas destacadas en el área de VIH-SIDA.  Este año el equipo de Asociación PASMO tendrá participación en sesiones orales y en presentación de posteres  con los hallazgos de investigaciones, tecnologías digitales para la salud y casos de éxito en estrategias implementadas durante los últimos años. The conference is hosting more than 15,000 people from around the world, converging in spaces such as lectures, exhibitions, workshops, and speeches by well-known figures in the field of HIV/AIDS. This year, the Asociación PASMO team will participate in oral sessions and present informative posters on research, digital technologies, and other successful strategies implemented in recent years. These are the sessions in which Asociación PASMO will present / Estas son las sesiones en las que Asociación PASMO estará participando en la conferencia internacional sobre el VIH-SIDA: SESIÓN SATÉLITE ORGANIZADA POR PEPFAR / SATELLITE SEESION ORGANIZED BY PEPFAR Martes 23 de julio a las 18:35: Innvovación en identificación de casos reactivos de VIH” con Alejandra Cabrera, Directora Regional de Mercadeo y Comunicación Estratégica, participando como panelista. Ver presentación Tuesday July 23rd, at 18:35:  “Youth Engagement and Innovation In HIV Case Finding” with Alejandra Cabrera, Regional Strategic Communications & Marketing Director, participating as panelist.  Room 14b, Channel 3 PRESENTACIÓN ORAL / ORAL PRESENTATION: Miércoles 24 de julio a las 16:57 : “Soy Manu, tu asesor en salud sexual” Utilizando la tecnología de los chatbots para abordajes innovadores y manejo de demanda de servicios de prevención en VIH para poblaciones clave de Centroamérica. Presentación Oral de Carlos Palma, Director Regional de Monitoreo y Evaluación. Ver presentación Wednesday July 24th at 16:57:    “I am Manu, your virtual sexual health advisor”: Using chatbot technology for innovative approaches and managing demand for HIV prevention among key  populations in Central America  by  Carlos Palma,   Regional Monitoring Director.  Hall B0a/Channel 4 Miércoles 24 de julio a las 16:49: / Conocimiento y apertura de migrantes en tránsito por países de Centroamérica para utilizar Prophylaxis Pre-exposición (PrEP por sus siglas en inglés). Presentación Oral de Diego Cerecero-García como representante del Instituto Nacional de Salud Pública en México, con quienes PASMO trabajó en conjunto en la investigación “La Incertidumbre del Camino: Diagnóstico de las Personas Migrantes en Centroamérica 2024”.Ver presentación Wednesday July 24th at 16:49:  : HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) awareness, and willingness to use among migrants in transit through Central American countries, by Diego Cerecero-García, Instituto Nacional de Salud Pública en México. Hall B0b / Channel 5 POSTERS ¿Derechos para las poblaciones clave? Opinión pública respecto al apoyo de los derechos básicos de las personas que viven con VIH, HSH y mujeres trans desde el 2016 hasta el 2023 en Centroamérica. Presentación  por Alejandra Cabrera, Directora Regional de Mercadeo y Comunicación Estratégica, . Ver presentación Rights for key populations? Mixed and decreased public opinion support for the basic rights of people living with HIV, MSM and trans women from 2016 to 2023 in Central America  by Alejandra Cabrera, Regional  Strategic Communications & Marketing Director. “Comunicaciones creativas en beneficio de I=I: utilizando la evidencia y apreciaciones de la audiencia para generar demanda de servicios de prevención y tratamiento en VIH entre HSH y otras poblaciones clave en Centroamérica. Presentación de afiche por Alejandra Cabrera, Directora Regional de Mercadeo y Comunicación Estratégica. Ver presentación Creative communications on the benefits of U=U: Using audience insights and evidence to generate demand for HIV prevention and treatment services among MSM and other key populations in Central America by Alejandra Cabrera, Regional  Strategic Communications & Marketing Director. Brindando una experiencia digital completa al usuario: Intervenciones de prevención en VIH en Centroamérica.” Presentación de afiche por Susana Lungo, Directora Ejecutiva Regional. Ver presentación Providing a Complete Digital Experience to the User:  HIV Prevention Interventions in Central America  by Susana Lungo, Regional Executive Director.   La entrada Conoce la participación de ASOCIACIÓN PASMO en la Conferencia Mundial sobre el VIH-SIDA se publicó primero en Asociación Pasmo. ]]> 2024/07/22/conferencia-internacional-sobre-el-vih-sida/feed/ 0 Un Tour cerca de ti: La historia de Will y el inicio comunitario de PrEP en Panamá 2024/07/08/prep-en-panama/ 2024/07/08/prep-en-panama/#respond Mon, 08 Jul 2024 16:08:32 +0000 ?p=5071 Era primavera en Ciudad de Panamá y el calor intenso y humedad ya se hacían sentir. Will, un hombre joven de 40 años, originario de la provincia de Herrera, estaba en su jornada laboral cuando le entró el mensaje de un amigo cercano con una publicación que promocionaba un “Tour Versátil”. En esta actividad, iban... La entrada Un Tour cerca de ti: La historia de Will y el inicio comunitario de PrEP en Panamá se publicó primero en Asociación Pasmo. ]]> Era primavera en Ciudad de Panamá y el calor intenso y humedad ya se hacían sentir. Will, un hombre joven de 40 años, originario de la provincia de Herrera, estaba en su jornada laboral cuando le entró el mensaje de un amigo cercano con una publicación que promocionaba un “Tour Versátil”. En esta actividad, iban a haber servicios gratuitos para la prevención del VIH como la prueba rápida con consejería, el diagnóstico de sífilis, y servicios privados de profilaxis preexposición, o PrEP en Panamá. Will no quiso desaprovechar la oportunidad ya que la actividad quedaba a pocas paradas de Metro de su trabajo y podría ir directamente al salir.   “No era que tuviera miedo o temor del VIH. Era que simplemente quería prevenirme”.     Al bajarse en la estación de “Las Mañanitas”, a pocos metros, Will encontró una sucursal de Minimed, una clínica privada, socia de Asociación PASMO bajo el proyecto de USAID de Prevención, Cuidado y Tratamiento en VIH, en donde se prestarían los servicios ofertados en el Tour Versátil. Will buscaba iniciar la PrEP. “Siempre he creído que prevenir es una forma de asegurarte una muy buena salud. Con PrEP, quería tener la certeza de que podía mejorar mi calidad de vida, cuidarme y cuidar también a mi pareja”. En 2023 cuando Will participó en este “Tour Versátil”, Asociación PASMO había encontrado una importante oportunidad de integrar varios servicios de prevención (como consejería, pruebas de detección de VIH y sífilis, condones, lubricantes a base de agua y PrEP) todo de forma simultánea y en un mismo sitio y acercarlos a nivel comunitario a través de esta intervención. Para el cierre del 2023, en Panamá, el equipo había realizado 8 Tour Versátil, permitiéndole incorporar al servicio de PrEP 742 nuevos usuarios que buscaban optar por este servicio como su estrategia propia de prevención. A la fecha, Will sigue recibiendo servicios gratuitos de PrEP bajo el proyecto en una sucursal de Minimed que continúa recibiendo capacitación y sensibilización para la oferta de servicios amigables para personas LGBTIQ+ en riesgo, referidas por los agentes y otros profesionales del proyecto. “Siempre he pensado que la salud es un derecho igual para todos.” La entrada Un Tour cerca de ti: La historia de Will y el inicio comunitario de PrEP en Panamá se publicó primero en Asociación Pasmo. ]]> 2024/07/08/prep-en-panama/feed/ 0 Un laboratorio con trato humano: La historia de Yeslin 2024/05/17/un-laboratorio-con-trato-humano-la-historia-de-yeslin/ 2024/05/17/un-laboratorio-con-trato-humano-la-historia-de-yeslin/#respond Fri, 17 May 2024 14:23:39 +0000 ?p=4931 Son las 6 de la mañana en la Aldea La Campana en Monjas, Jalapa, en el oriente del Guatemala. A pesar de la hora, ya se siente el calor. Yeslin se despide de sus abuelos y padres con quien vive e inicia un viaje de hora y media en transporte público camino al Laboratorio Los... La entrada Un laboratorio con trato humano: La historia de Yeslin se publicó primero en Asociación Pasmo. ]]> Son las 6 de la mañana en la Aldea La Campana en Monjas, Jalapa, en el oriente del Guatemala. A pesar de la hora, ya se siente el calor. Yeslin se despide de sus abuelos y padres con quien vive e inicia un viaje de hora y media en transporte público camino al Laboratorio Los Ángeles en la ciudad de Jutiapa donde ella trabaja como laboratorista. La joven de 21 años recuerda el camino que la llevó a su primer trabajo en el Laboratorio Los Ángeles y los retos que enfrentó en esos primeros meses, especialmente en la interacción con los usuarios. “Donde estudié solo nos enseñaron a utilizar los instrumentos adecuados para cada tipo de examen y a leer las fórmulas. Al entrar a trabajar al laboratorio me dedicaba sólo a tomar muestras de rutina y porser mi primer trabajo, se me dificultaba mucho entablar comunicación con las personas”. En 2023, recién cumpliendo los 9 meses de trabajar en el Laboratorio Los Ángeles, se enteró de las encargadas de una oportunidad de capacitación y sensibilización a través de Asociación PASMO y el proyecto de USAID “Prevención, Cuidado y Tratamiento en VIH” para que Los Ángeles se uniera a la red de más de 35 clínicas y laboratorios privados aliados que prestan servicios de prevención de VIH a usuarios referidos por el proyecto. Para unirse a la red, Yeslin, junto a otros 6 profesionales de salud y administrativos del laboratorio participaron en talleres que abordaban temáticas como VIH, género, diversidad sexual, ITS, VIH y derechos humanos, así buscando garantizar el acceso de población LGBTIQ+ en mayor riesgo a servicios privados, amigables y de calidad. La experiencia marcó un antes y después para ella. “Al recibir los talleres, pude conocer temas y expresar mis ideas libremente sin temor a ser juzgada. Nos explicaron sobre la población que atenderíamos y me llamo mucho la atención ayudar”, dice Yeslin al recordar su experiencia con el proceso. Hoy día, Yeslin es la persona designada para atender a los usuarios referidos por Asociación PASMO para la prueba rápida de VIH con consejería o servicios de profilaxis preexposición (PrEP, por sus siglas en inglés), aportando a los más de 650 usuarios en Guatemala que han recibido estos servicios a través de socios privados en los últimos seis meses. “Mis supervisoras se han dado cuenta que el trato que tengo con ellos es humano y varios usuarios piden que lo los atienda”, menciona con una sonrisa de satisfacción. “Nunca pensé que mi primer trabajo me ayudaría a ayudar a otros. La entrada Un laboratorio con trato humano: La historia de Yeslin se publicó primero en Asociación Pasmo. ]]> 2024/05/17/un-laboratorio-con-trato-humano-la-historia-de-yeslin/feed/ 0 Una Consulta con la doctora Marisa: Prevención, Empatía e Inclusión 2024/04/05/prevencion-empatia-e-inclusion/ 2024/04/05/prevencion-empatia-e-inclusion/#respond Fri, 05 Apr 2024 15:54:36 +0000 ?p=4717 La Torre Telefónica de San Salvador es un punto muy conocido por estar cerca de donde ocurren muchos eventos representativos para El Salvador. También concentra muchas oficinas con jóvenes trabajando en call centers. Es en esta misma torre dónde se encuentra una de las tres sucursales de MediClinic, una clínica socia de Asociación PASMO bajo el... La entrada Una Consulta con la doctora Marisa: Prevención, Empatía e Inclusión se publicó primero en Asociación Pasmo. ]]> La Torre Telefónica de San Salvador es un punto muy conocido por estar cerca de donde ocurren muchos eventos representativos para El Salvador. También concentra muchas oficinas con jóvenes trabajando en call centers. Es en esta misma torre dónde se encuentra una de las tres sucursales de MediClinic, una clínica socia de Asociación PASMO bajo el proyecto de USAID de Prevención, Cuidado y Tratamiento en VIH. Allí encontramos a la doctora Marisa Chahin, Coordinadora Médica de MediClinic, quien se define como una madre amorosa, comprensible y trabajadora.  Desde hace 6 años labora en MediClinic donde han recibido todo tipo de pacientes. Sin ningún recurso o herramientas previas y específicas para el abordaje en temas de VIH y diversidad sexual, ella y su equipo hacían lo mejor posible. “Los retos en la atención a personas de la diversidad sexual fue que se sintieran incluidos, que no se sintieran discriminados, porque no sabíamos si estábamos utilizando un lenguaje inclusivo, por lo que tratábamos de hacer era que se sintieran cómodos, pero no sabíamos si lo estábamos haciendo bien”. En 2023, A


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MN + WI Wedding + Portrait Photographer | Athena Pelton Photography MN + WI Wedding and Portrait Photography Tue, 24 Mar 2026 19:52:04 +0000 en-US hourly 1 32904498 On Looking Inward to Travel Onward | A letter to 2019 /letter-to-2019/ Mon, 13 Jan 2020 23:03:01 +0000 /?p=12607 Dear 2019, I really didn’t want to do this; write a post reflecting on this past year. In all honesty, the last few months of 2019 were really fucking dreadful. It’s been tough to look back on all of the wonderful things 2019 showed me since tragedy struck my brother in late October, extending its tentacles outward onto the whole of my family. But, clinging to the optimist that I (was) am, I will lean into the 2020 idea of having clear vision, and spend some time looking back. While I am happy to admit that I met a few of the intentions I set for myself in 2019: To live the year with resolve, to make amends where I can and to let go where I cannot. There were a few areas in which I fell short. I did a lot of letting go, but in doing so let a little too much of myself go as well. I heard a song on Spotify as the year came to a close that drew into sharp focus how much I miss, am missing. The people and the pieces of myself that aren’t as present as I’d like them to be. Listening to those dulcet tones of a song I’d never heard before, I realized how much of 2019 I spent playing catch up; I did so much looking inward, that I often forgot to look up and out. I didn’t photograph much. I didn’t go camping. Not even once! Unless the backyard counts (it doesn’t). I didn’t make my beloved annual canoe trip down the St Croix River. I didn’t socialize much. I didn’t share my writing here – or anywhere really with any sort of frequency, but then, I also didn’t write. The weight of everything I didn’t do was threatening to crush me, and so I decided it was time for a different perspective. Sure, there was a lot missing in 2019, but when I truly look back at the year, there was so much more that I found. So it has been comforting to view 2019 as a sabbatical, of sorts. While I did still give a little too much of myself to others, I gave most of myself to me first, focusing in on doing the necessary work to re-create Athena. Caveat being, I knew it would be necessary to un-become the old me first. I’ve done a lot of things wrong in my life. I mean really fucking wrong. Most of my mistakes and missteps occurred between the fall of 2016 and the spring of 2019. I sure know how to just cram shit in. Now that I’m firmly and healthily on the other side of the destroy everyone else while I destroy myself Athena years, I have the ability to wax intellectual about the psychology and trauma that led to my poor choices and bad behavior. In an interesting turn of events, however, I’ve also come to realize that doing so defeats the purpose of true accountability. The why doesn’t matter to anyone but me. It’s the what that stays with people. And oof. I’ve got a lot of whos and whats to make amends to and for. Truthfully, I am thankful 2019 held a giant mirror up to my face, forced me to look at myself and really reckon with her, so that I could finally see what I had been refusing to look at for so long. So that in doing so, I could seek to understand – to heal and resolve and leave behind me – all of the whys. At the end of 2018 and into early 2019 I was intent on letting the bridges I burned light my way. Hell bent on destruction I spent several months attempting in earnest to destroy another’s character. It was easier to blaze a fiery trail and destroy someone else as I sought ceaselessly to erase my own pain than it was to do my own work. Or so I thought. It didn’t help that I got swept up in a tide of other people’s advice and opinions, but the onus, truly, is on me. At the time I was struggling to see myself as anything more than a helpless victim, and I thought that’s how everyone else saw me, too. I wallowed in that pit for months. God was I good at it. Everything that was wrong with me and my life was because of what happened to me. It belonged to other people. It was because of other people. But hate casts a long shadow, and by early spring I was struggling. The cognitive dissonance resulting from my victim-centered storytelling was crushing me. It wasn’t the truth. At least, it wasn’t the whole truth. Nothing is ever one thing. It became necessary for me to challenge the stories I was telling myself and seek, instead, to review the events of my past through a clearer, more unbiased lens. When I was young, or at the very least, younger, I heard the phrase “hurt people hurt people.”  It stayed with me, I used it to brace myself against the cruelty of others, and to help the girls navigate their own experiences with cruelty. But I never thought it applied to me. As I reflected on my past, honestly this time, I saw finally in a massive punch-to-the-stomach knock-the-wind-out-of-me needed-the-entire-box-of-Kleenex-in-therapy view that I was also a hurt person who had hurt other people. Talk about wild revelations! Of course I didn’t mean to, so I offered myself grace, but that’s not the point. What came of my glaring look back was my own need and desire to finally say to those I harmed most, “I am sorry.” When a caterpillar enters its cocoon, it turns to goo, becoming an indecipherable mush. Still, it’s a living, sentient thing awaiting its transformation. It has no figure, no form, yet it worries not. The caterpillar trusts this process. I’m no butterfly, darlings. I am still very much in my cocoon, a sentient pile of goo, doing my best to trust this process. Leaning into the knowledge that, like the caterpillar, my unbecoming is for my greater good; necessary for my metamorphosis. The truest and most sincere apology that I’ll ever be able to offer those I’ve harmed, including myself, is accountability coupled with an apology and followed by changed behavior. My apologies – here and in person – cannot and do not erase the past. And that’s okay; erasure isn’t absolution, it never will be. I can’t go back. None of us can. No matter how great a writer I am or hope to become, I will never be able to rewrite or edit over the mistakes I have made. I can only choose to keep learning from them so as to continue moving forward – onward – with grace and kindness and forgiveness and a willingness to do better. Most importantly, I need to continue to forgive myself so I can continue to live the apology others deserve. Over the course of 2019 I did reach out to those who I felt deserved an apology most, letting them know that when and if they wanted it, were ready for it, or needed it, I was ready to show up. Honest. Accountable. Sincere. With no expectations or strings attached. I’m happy to report that some bridges are being mended; new and better relationships are being forged beautifully, with hope and kindness and compassion. Yet, as is to be expected, there are others that are gone forever. Their season – and lessons – leaving indelible marks on the fabric of my being. I am incredibly grateful for both. I will continue moving forward through 2020, and for the rest of my life, apologizing by doing. By choosing better. By looking inward and growing forward. Ever pulling bits of goo together in an attempt to make my wings. When I reflect back on the whole of 2019, I see a myriad of things; some I left behind, others I picked up along the way, a few more that were tried on, ill-fitting and out-of-style, only to be discarded. The girls both grew another year older, as did I. They’ve changed and blossomed into new and increasingly beautiful humans, and I continue to be in awe of and bewildered by them. By far, they are the greatest pieces of my life. I made a few new friends, who’ve shown up in unexpected and soul-changing ways and have woven themselves forever into my heart. I deepened a couple of the truest friendships I’ve ever known with people who show me what love and acceptance looks and feels and sounds and acts like. They’ve inspired me to continue practicing love, getting better at it every single chance I get. In April I rejoined the employed-by-others workforce and dusted off my Medical Device chops. It’s been a wild ride and I’m thankful to be a part of such a wonderful company, and to have the opportunity to help others every single day. I learned how to respect other people’s boundaries and how to set my own, though I’m still practicing enforcement. I went to therapy every single week and worked hard to dig as deep into myself as possible so as to heal the pieces of me that were still so hurt. It was rarely easy, and even less often fun, but to see how far I’ve come leaves me feeling such a strong sense of pride. Of accomplishment. I may not have gotten a lot done in 2019, but holy shit did I do a lot.  It’s funny what happens when you set aside your ego and embrace the darkness of your own shadows, meeting them with love and compassion and empathy and kindness. I’m not an ugly person, but I have done ugly things. It’s strange to write – even stranger to experience – that acceptance and healing of all that ugly has allowed me to hold nothing but gratitude for every last ounce of my past. Don’t get me wrong, there are countless ways in which I’m disappointed in myself, things I would always do differently if given the chance. Yet now when I look back I no longer judge her, the old me. Instead, I pull her in closely, hold her tight, and remind her gently, “Now that you know better, you’re doing better. At every opportunity you’re given. What a wonderful turnaround, kid. Keep it up.” I still don’t know what’s next; where I’m going or where I’m meant to be. Once again, the changing of the year did not provide me with a Crystal ball. I’m okay with that, too. I no longer wonder if it’s right; What I’m doing. Where I am. Where I’m headed. Contrary to my Big Aries Energy, I don’t need to be right anymore. I’m content to just be here for now. I have spent 38 years go-go-going, and I think maybe it would be good for me to be still for a little while. Or, maybe I’m still a little stuck and just don’t know which direction to walk. That’s okay, too. 2019 showed up, showed the old me out, and taught me that it’s never too late to try harder, to love bigger, or to become a brighter, better version of yourself. It also reminded me, sometimes gently and sometimes with a high five to the face with a chair, that this wild and precious life of mine is not a race. There’s no speed limit or requirement. As Machado would say, and as I’ve reminded myself of often over the course of the last year, “Wanderer, there is no path. The path is made by walking.” So this year, I intend to keep wandering down the path of knowledge. To keep challenging myself and seeking expansion. To keep dreaming impossible dreams if for no other reason than the sheer beauty and promise of them. To keep learning how to play the violin. To keep singing off key and to be okay with the fact that I do. Because, after 38 years, that’s probably not going to change. To spend as much time as I can getting to know my daughters as they grow and change and blossom. To let them see me do the same. And, more than anything else, to continue to keep hope alive in my heart for the unimaginable. This year, as a new decade begins and I come closer to the end of another, personal one (my thirties), I am going to make a few more stops along this road and enjoy the view. Because, as Ferris Bueller would smartly remind us: Life’s pretty short. If you don’t stop to look around once in awhile, you might miss it.” I see you 2020.Stretched ahead of me, bright and warm and full of mystery and unknowns. I’m ready for your magic and am looking forward to the view. PS: Please be a little kinder, too. I’ll try to do the same. xo ]]> 12607 on loss, despair, and finding hope in healing | an open letter to 2018 /open-letter-2018/ Wed, 02 Jan 2019 23:49:36 +0000 /?p=12369 Oh, 2018, what a blissful and terrible nightmare dream you were. In January you took my nephew from us and really set the tone for what the year’s focus would be (loss). Massive fucking amounts of loss. Yet still – and this is proof of just how fucked up you were, 2018 – I am grateful. Humbled. Yeah, a little humiliated, too, but mostly? I’m filled with gratitude. You shattered me, but you lifted me up, too. You brought me so many remarkable experiences (thank you for those). In taking as much as you did, though, you broke me completely. For a long time, I thought you had broken me irreparably, but that is not that case (you knew that all along, didn’t you?). In my destruction I found the greatest strength I’ve ever known, and have finally – finally! – allowed myself to meet myself – and she is beautiful. Intelligent. Caring. Witty. A little self-obsessed at times. A massive conversation interrupter. Terrible at Karaoke but loves it anyway. A little soft around the edges (and still a little sharp around some). Understands boundaries and commitments and honors them. Sees the best in everyone (you’ll never steal that from her). Believes in second chances (and third and fourth and infinity). And truly is one of the best people I’ve ever met. 2018, I really, really like her! (Thank. You.) Despite the healing, and the brilliant trajectory my self (and my life) is on, to be honest, some days I still struggle with hope; truly having and feeling it as anything more tangible than a fleeting palpitation. The unflinching optimism I once possessed is likely your greatest casualty. Up until you, ’18, I could find the light in any darkness, it was one of my greatest strengths, but you were intent on making sure I found even greater ones. After riding the wave of you, all the grief and loss and sorrow (interspersed with so. much. fucking. joy), there are still so many unknowns. So many questions I will likely never have the answers to (and maybe? Maybe that’s okay. Maybe that’s how it’s supposed to be). In the year that you were, I learned – finally, for certain – a few things: * Forgiving others is a gift we give ourselves and the only true path to closure. * It takes two unhealthy people to be in a toxic relationship (it only takes one to be in an unhealthy one). * Sometimes letting go isn’t the loss you thought it would be. * Believing in people, seeing them for who they’re capable of becoming, despite who or how they were to you defines your character. (That doesn’t mean you are required stay and wait for them to get better.) * Done is better than perfect. * You cannot fix anyone. Ever. * Always believe in love (and always one more time). (Credit to Maya Angelou for this one.) * Fear is not the place from which any decision should be made. * You become like the three people you spend the most time with (vet them wisely). * No matter how adept you think you are, bleaching your hair at home is never a good idea. * You will never be home (anywhere or with anyone) until you build one within yourself, first. * Sliding into DM’s > dating apps * Letting things hurt is scarier than hiding, but the pain of growth is much more bearable than the pain of destruction. * Ignoring difficult emotions will destroy you. * Sometimes things just don’t make sense (The greatest things (both good and bad) usually don’t). * We don’t get to dictate, control, or change anyone’s narrative or experience. * You cannot change people, you can only love them. And healthy love will change you both. * Sometimes the grandest romantic gesture is leaving. * Grief is not linear and never fully goes away. We just get better at coping. * Asking for help is hard. Receiving it is humbling. Open yourself up to doing both. * Sometimes life knocks you unconscious. Sometimes it knocks  you awake. (Sometimes it does both at the same time.) * What people see in you is a reflection of themselves (just as what you see in others is a reflection of you). This is true for both positive and negative attributes. * The only person resentment harms is the person who refuses to let it go. * Your gut is never wrong (unless it’s asking for Taco Bell). * The more you silence yourself the easier it’ll be for others to silence you, too. This will increase, exponentially, the rate at which the real you is diminished. * You’re stronger than you know, and if you doubt that, the Universe will prove it to you. * Nothing is promised and everything can be taken away, taken back, or lost forever. Proceed accordingly. * Some bridges can’t be repaired and the best we can do in those circumstances is salute the divide from the shore. * Most things seem impossible until you’ve conquered them. (That’s the point of doing work worth doing.) * Smoking is gross (quitting is worth it). * Despite it all, hope, joy, love, and life….they soldier on. It’s best if you join the march. I don’t have any predictions for the coming year. No resolutions. Instead I want to live this next year with resolve; to continue becoming the best version of myself. To make amends where I can, and be okay with the people with whom I cannot. To let go without letting go of who I’m most proud of being. To continue to strengthen my home (places hand on heart) right here. To continuing to find joy; heart, mind, body and spirit in any endeavor. And to committing to saying, “yes, and…” to every. single. question. xoxo ]]> 12369 love is a first date that becomes forever, friends and family, and fierce companionship. love is katie + matthew’s paikka wedding /katie-matthew-paikka-wedding/ Mon, 06 Aug 2018 16:27:52 +0000 /?p=12126 Capturing a wedding day with my camera is monumentally easier than trying to describe it with my words. In telling the story through my lens I’m able to focus solely on everyone else’s emotions, but in writing it down here I have to look deeper, inward, at my own. What can I possibly say about Katie and Matthew that will do their story justice? The feelings overwhelm me, as does their love. Their story. Their sheer existence. I met Katie four years ago when she and three other incredible, talented, and driven women invited me to make images for their recently launched digital fashion magazine. Katie has a warmth about her that is radiant. A kindness that is wholly exuberant, uninhibited and unfettered. It flows so easily from her it’s impossible believe anything other than that she is comprised of the truest heart and a sweeping, encompassing, unconditional love. We became instant friends. I was there three years ago as the first of the Bow and Arrow Magazine girls got married, and I watched as they all, eventually, found their loves. All save Katie. And then, fatefully, finally, Katie met Matty and it was if all of the answers to all of the questions in all of the universe suddenly became clear. I don’t know how to describe it other than that. The way Katie and Matthew love each other is a beacon to all who know them; steadfast and supportive, hilarious and humble. They effortlessly bring to their relationship whatever the other lacks without a hint of judgement or reproach. It’s transcendent, and I say that without a hint of irony. There’s simply no other word for it. Neither Katie nor Matthew have ever met a stranger, simply a friend they hadn’t made yet. As such, their wedding day felt exactly the same. A beautiful venue on a sweltering summer day filled with friends who simply hadn’t met each other yet. And while their wedding day was filled to bursting with the incredible details that make wedding blogs and magazines go all starry eyed – from the floral to the attire to the decor to the scenery – Katie and Matthew’s marriage, their relationship, was the focus of not only my camera, but everyone in attendance. The way they love each other – the way they love whomever they encounter – was all any of us could see. Theirs is the kind of love from which legends are born. Here are a few of my images from their wedding day:


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Comments on: Sound, Video, and LISP hack The weekly notes of a geeky Atlanta-area meetup Wed, 28 Nov 2012 14:21:03 +0000 hourly 1 By: Graham comment-page-1/#comment-1549 Wed, 28 Nov 2012 14:21:03 +0000 Looking forward to checking out the Spotify app. And participating in winter atlhacks! ]]>

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