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Comment on Visiting the AIDS Memorial Quilt by Margi Peterson Wasson

Margi Peterson Wasson — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 21:07:26 +0000

I hope this gets to Jessie Edens…my response is to her article…
Jessie, I can’t tell you how moved we have been at your response to seeing Parnell and Craig’s AIDS Quilt panels…! My sister, Beth, shared with us your letter and this website, as well as your phone conversation – how wonderful of you to take the time not only to do all this, but to also contact us to let us know about it. You sound like a very special person!! I would love to talk with you about it all – I worked with AIDS-infected and affected people for 10 years after Parnell died – first doing social work/case management and later working on a research grant aimed at secondary prevention of HIV transmission. Needless to say, losing Parnell changed my life/all of our lives, in immeasureable ways! I remember your Dad (I confess that I had a crush on him in Junior High!) and less clearly, your Mom – I was 5 years older than Par – but I remember him mentioning your Mom fondly. I hope you noticed that the last photo of Par’s square in your article includes a square that your Aunt Pam’s mother, Kay, did for us. The connect between our families goes back to before Parnell’s birth, when Kay and Phil were our next-door neighbors in Quinnesec. It is a small world! Please contact me, if you can – would so like to speak with you!

Comment on My Pop Art Series by Valerie Edens

Valerie Edens — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 22:36:24 +0000

I love photo #2!

Comment on But time makes you older by Be the Ink

Be the Ink — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:14:53 +0000

[...] been exploring the many squares on the AIDS Memorial Quilt, and have been remembering especially two men who were important to my Mom, to our community, and to my perception and experience with the death [...]

Comment on Cities. And earth. And living rooms in Seoul. by Mark

Mark — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 20:17:18 +0000

One of them has your old TV.

Comment on 2011 [a year like no other] and its place in history by Maria

Maria — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 02:49:42 +0000

Also, i’m excited about the 365 project!!! Way cool.

Comment on 2011 [a year like no other] and its place in history by Maria

Maria — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 02:48:38 +0000

What a great post, Jessie! Your blog is addictive thanks for writing.

Comment on Christmas is where we are, now by Mark

Mark — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 20:25:57 +0000

Love you Jessie!!!!!

Comment on Single Girl quilt face, done by Jessie

Jessie — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 15:52:23 +0000

Thank you! We should definitely do that, meet up in a few months. It’s a plan!

Comment on Single Girl quilt face, done by Laura

Laura — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 01:53:44 +0000

Love it! The color is striking. I’m behind on mine. I think we should all get together in Jan. or Feb. when we have them done to show them off and celebrate!

Laura

Comment on Single Girl quilt face, done by Valerie Edens

Valerie Edens — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 23:59:02 +0000

WOW – absolutely beautiful! What fun to see it spread out over the bed. Great color and graphic punch. I am so proud of you, sweetie. Mamacita xo