Open Letter To Justin Trudeu - Mr PM...THANK-YOU!

 I would like to say thank you for restoring hope in Canada...for 10 long years Harm Reduction efforts were stalled & stonewalled by the Harper regime ,ignoring & silencing science no more you have chosen a different path ...thank-you thank-you thank-you ! I watched the opening ceremony with pride as the native throat singers sang & laughed .Again thank-you for stopping the bombing of others ...Thanks for NOT spending billions on a jet that wont fly in the cold...Thanks for helping thousands of refugees , but don't you think we should look into our own backyard I am speaking about the thousands of native peoples that live in substandard housing with no clean water...this is UNACCEPTABLE & demands your immediate attention . Thank-you for keeping your promise to legalize pot, as an HIV+ recovering IDU this herb helps me live & eat however taxing me 30% is NOT ethical at all.....We could end poverty if we all had a living wage...wouldn't that be great & imagine the boost to the economy...think about it... all those people getting monies back at tax time would spend it on things they need like housing , cars , toys for kids etc....thank-you for restoring decency in politics....This is long over due & is a nice change to see ! Thank-you for choosing half woman & minority's in the makeup of your cabinet , this is a truer reflection of Canada. You are well on your way to becoming the best prime minister this country has ever seen , THANKS! 

What is Harm Reduction

Harm Reduction & Self Care First ;  Harm reduction is simply anything you can do to lessen the harm done to oneself or one's envirement.Taking a bus instead of flying...riding a bike instead of taking a bus...smoking 10 joints instead of the usual 15...injecting 2 instead of 3 ...stop smoking & we can go on & on with various examples of harm reduction....The needle exchange is probably the best example...but we need to do more...safe injection sites have saved many lives & needs to spread out across the rest of America..It's time the WAR ended & the prohibition stopped...its time to put people first...With the legalization & taxation of drugs we can invest in treatment facilities & schools NOT jails & jets as Mr Harper would like...how can 1 man be so anal...affecting millions of lives...it just boggles the mind it does!

 Meditation has played a huge part in my own personal self care first strategy & I would strongly encourage all to take up this healing practice...self care should  & harm reduction should be taught in all schools & to all of our youth...PS! I love clean water,air,forests,lakes,rivers,streams, & I am strongly against ALL pollution...does this make me a terrorist,I think not...a dreamer maybe,but terrorist no...Sadly under the new Harper government laws I may be branded as 1 for loving a clean environment...sometimes people have to take a stand when they know in their hearts they are doing the right thing... I suppose it's all a matter of perspective really...yours or mine...or hisÉ...peace all!

Killing Planet Earth...more musings of an addict

We are spiritual beings on a human journey...we all want the same things in life, to love & be loved. To feel like a contributing member of society . To live in a safe affordable house & to be able to provide for our loved ones . To drink safe water & breath  clean air & eat safe nutritional  foods . Yet despite all this we are destroying our home planet of earth . The greatest die-off is now in process with the depletion of wildlife & fauna happening at an ever increasing rate . We have got to become the change we wish to see in others...Our throw away society has got to wake up fast! Some are , most are not . We are going to see some drastic changes to the way people live in the next 10 yrs. Climate change is real & happening now . Our addiction to oil is fueling our demise . We are oil junkies and need to get off of this drug that is slowly killing us  & the faster the better off we all will be. Renewable energy sources is where its at these days ...why wont we get with the program & help save ourselves along with planet earthÉ We need to face reality ! WAKE UP PEOPLES!!!please

Happiest Place in Canada - Sudbury Ontario....

Long ago astronauts came here to train as it appeared as close to the moon as earth can get. Black rock and no trees has been returned to nature , of course with a lot of lime & time by many peoples & organizations. We planted trees by the thousands & 20 yrs. on we were actually named the happiest place in Canada! Boot time eh! Seriously though I think its because the Sudbury residents know what hard times are all about...with numerous strikes & set backs in local resource extraction we have learned to appreciate the true meaning of life = Family & Friends ; Our lives are intertwined as this is a smaller community ...we must learn to love & not judge others (seriously hard I know )we have been conditioned to be fearful, to be afraid...just watch the news...do you feel anymore informed? Probably not really...I notice all the news in the same , on all channels . Look for yourself if you do not believe me . See? I suppose it all boils down to perspective & who you ask or talk to...Myself I believe that Sudbury is indeed the happiest place to live...we have nature just minutes away from our doors & windows . Lakes & streams , fish & game , trails for every type of off road adventure one can design .

Unresolved Childhood Trauma & Why We Need Safe Injection Sites

Last night Sudbury lost another addict...not big news to everyone else , but devastating to those that knew them...The majority of addicts use to mask unresolved childhood trauma...instead of placing addicts in jails we should be placing them in treatment centres ...Addiction can be overcome with enough will power & help from those surrounding us...we need love & support not the stigma & the discrimination that abounds for all addicts. T.V.,SEX,POWER,MONEY are all addictive yet we don't hear much about those do we...Safe injection sites are needed across Canada... instead of hindering this process Harper should embrace this...Perhaps if it happened to 1 of his family members we might see some movement on this,but don't hold yer breath! As an HIV+ recovering addict myself, I see the harm involved with addiction...the loss & sorrow felt by so many across this nation needs to be addressed asap! Safe injection sites save lives...OD rates drop, more addicts access treatment. On just those 2 facts alone you would think it would wake others up to allow these in all cities.HARM REDUCTION saves lives,& it could save someone you know & love from an early death...We also need more narconon distribution to help save more lives....Harm Reduction efforts have been set back many yrs. Once world leaders, we are now followers  thanks to backward policies put in place by the conservative government. The laws that once protected Canadians from polluters no longer exist , placing all of our lives in jeopardy. The actions by this government are nothing less then criminal acts & should be punished to the fullest extent of our laws. Mr Harper has stated we must be afraid of the terrorists thereby becoming that which he professes to be against...fear mongering is terrorism & he needs to be brought to justice at the polls, so get out & vote. Live , love & laugh folks!

#RejectFear, Call Together to Stop the Secret Police Bill C-51 - Leadnow

#RejectFear, Call Together to Stop the Secret Police Bill C-51 - Leadnow    There is nothing we can do to stop this now...but,all laws CAN be CHANGED! This is why its so important to vote in the next election.  Conservatives have led to the decline in the quality of life here in Canada . Harm Reduction has been set back 20 yrs. When I think of all the gains we made in the past 5 - 10 yrs,only to be thrown back into the dark ages by the conservative party of Canada due to ideological views . We must make policy based on scientific evidence...policies that will work in saving lives in all communities like the insight program in Vancouver must be spread across this country . Its time to grow up & get real folks...Addiction can be overcome & cured ...treatment & NOT prosecution is what addicts need now....

A Taste For Life Sudbury 2015

With world Aids day over & done with our next event to raise monies for the living well fund. This year will see an end to the food voucher program which provided HIV+ clients a 20.00 food voucher per month...sadly the increase in people testing HIV+ & HEP-C + has led to the end of this program that used to help 150 people living with HIV in the Algoma district.
As I was part of the team to put this ad on for the red scarf campaigned I wanted to show some of my past work with Reseau Access Network...I wish other PHAs would step up & join this organization at the board level...I could use some help! If you would like to help call 705 688 0500 we are always seeking volunteers in & from our community ....Happy Easter n Passover  & Ramadan...

A Taste For Life Sudbury...Comin Soon in April

On the 22 of April local diners will be offering a part of their take to the local aids service organizations living well fund. This provides HIV+ clients with a 20.00 food voucher each month...sadly this is ending due to falling fundraised dollars . Call 705 688 0500 if you would like to help or volunteer .