In 1989, as a response to the AIDS crisis, this day December 1st, was designated "A Day With(out) Art". At the time I was living in Philadelphia and attending an art college. During the early 90's AIDS was impossible to ignore, specially in a city like Philly. The fear and a few of the stereotypes were eventually lessened and unfortunately the significance of this day was also lessened and in places , if recognized at all, it was forgotten.
Certainly true of the area I currently call home, as well as the blog-o-sphere I haunt. There is a lot of info available today about new camera gear being announced, three first time authors have three new books available, one formerly reputable blogger has just given away a pile of gear to a recent contest winner, several contests were also announced, but nothing is mentioned about the significance of December 1st.
So here it is:
December 1st; A Day With(out) Art. I encourage everyone, everywhere to engage in one meaningful and random act of kindness today (or whatever day you actually read this). Afterward, maybe most importantly, don't tell anyone. No twitter, no facebook, no blogging, no bragging. Do it quietly and remember the moment.
To Absent Friends...
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