David Hurles is in a nursing home in Hollywood now, which allows me to visit him four times a week instead of once. I bring him stuff he likes to eat, which means a lot of pudding, ice cream and cheesecake, which he’s relearning to eat with an ez-grip baby spoon. Attached are a couple photos showing him engaged in the MediCal therapy program—basically exercises to increase strength and dexterity using simple, cheap household items that I buy and bring him. Here he’s mastering the art of separating cotton balls and piling them into a plastic cup. Though he keeps asking if we can’t hire someone to do this (he means his part, not mine), he’s made immediate progress. Still hoping to be able to get some help so I can get him on his feet a bit, but I know all of you who saw him at his worst will be happy to see him come this far.- Dian
Saturday, May 2, 2009
David Update from Dian Hanson
David Hurles is in a nursing home in Hollywood now, which allows me to visit him four times a week instead of once. I bring him stuff he likes to eat, which means a lot of pudding, ice cream and cheesecake, which he’s relearning to eat with an ez-grip baby spoon. Attached are a couple photos showing him engaged in the MediCal therapy program—basically exercises to increase strength and dexterity using simple, cheap household items that I buy and bring him. Here he’s mastering the art of separating cotton balls and piling them into a plastic cup. Though he keeps asking if we can’t hire someone to do this (he means his part, not mine), he’s made immediate progress. Still hoping to be able to get some help so I can get him on his feet a bit, but I know all of you who saw him at his worst will be happy to see him come this far.- Dian
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Jeez... I remember the Old Reliable name from when I was first coming out in the late 70's! Who could forget images of Phil, for one. And Tico Patterson, Mike Adams, Wolf, and the rest.
ReplyDeleteIf there is anything that I can do to help preserve the archive, please feel free to contact me. Preserving our gay photographic past is of utmost importance to me and I would be willing to help in any way I am able.
My best wishes to Mr. Hurles' recovery!
Thank you
Bareback Jack
Los Angeles
Just another fan here. Would love to visit David if possible. Do you guys visit him weekly?
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Los Angeles
Just a little hello from me, came across David's photography in The Big Penis Book and fell in love with his work. Did a search for him and came across this website. I'm a little too young to remember him in his heyday but I do hope he gets back on his feet soon.
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy to have this blog here to be able to keep up with David's progress, and a great way to get his some needed help. I was able to see him in MAR 2009, my THX to Dian for helping me do that!
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