Glitchy...

 

My computer glitched yesterday.  I'm not sure how bad this could be.  It could've been a  weird update or high humidity.  I hope this PC can last a couple more months.  It'd be easier to handle this then.  Some of my subscriptions would be up for renewal & since my roomie just changed systems last February, I'm out of slots.  I hate dealing with setting up new PCs.  Getting them to talk to everything else again can be such a pain.  

It's going to get pretty hot today & we have some errands.  We'll try to make sure they don't take too long.   That's it for now, take care.

Cya...

A Week In...

 

The week is winding down.   The local bills are handled, the rest is online.   It should be a nothing day.  Both of us could use that.  Things have been a little rough with the surge in heat, humidity & holiday smoke.  Maybe that will settle down some.

The internet went down again last night.  Optimum seriously sucks.  It's back on for now.  It'd be nice if they got their act together.  

That's about it for now, take care.

Cya...

Knowledge, Awareness & Preparation...

I won't preach on this matter.  I will say with the way things surrounding health are, especially HIV, it's time to start playing safer again.   Research tells us Gen Z is the least HIV/AIDS aware generation.  That wasn't by accident.  They wanted you numb to the idea, to think it was safe & that HIV was no longer a threat.  They sold you a rose garden & gave you a embering trash fire. 

No matter your age, race, sex, etc... the info is out there.  It's online, at some schools, at health departments & other agencies that may be near you.  Educate yourself.  

Too many people think prevention is only abstinence or PrEP.  Condoms are widely available, easy to use & much cheaper.   There are tons of videos on HIV, STI's & condoms.  There are even vids explaining how to use them properly.  

Next, get tested, tested & tested again.  HIV testing isn't a 1 & done thing.   Unless you're celibate, having no contact with needles or blood, there is a chance for HIV & other STI's.  Many people lie about having an STI & even more don't even know they're infected.  Get Tested!

Knowledge, caution, condoms, testing...   These might keep you HIV-.

Cya...

July Beginnings...

 

July's in full swing.  Most of the bills are paid & the water bill would've been if the city hall hadn't closed on Friday.  I get they wanted a 3 day weekend, but they should've posted about on the website or facebook.

The 4th is over & it rained last night.  It blew most the smoke away.  That was a change.  The smelly, haze from the fireworks normally lingers for hours.  There'll still be some people setting things off for a bit, but the lion's share of it should be over.

Later in the week is supposed to get hot.  I suppose we should count ourselves fortunate that it took this long to get here.  July has arrived.

Take care.

Cya...

The 4th - Sights, Sounds & Smells...

 

The 4th is here.   That means a lot of noise, lights & odorous smoke.  Some fireworks are pretty & fun to watch.  But weeks of preamble sort of cheapen the main event.  It's like a concert with a barely OK main band preceded by dozens of unknown openers.

We don't have anything planned.  I can look out & see some of the show if I want.  Eventually the smoke will be an issue.  I hope those celebrating have a good holiday.

That's all for now, take care.  Happy 4th.

Cya...

Getting Things Started...

 

We'll handle bank stuff, some bills, groceries & errands today.  With the holiday & the way the month fell, we'll need to do more today than normal.  Monday's mail is already late arriving.  With the Saturday holiday it may be really delayed.

As far as I know this stuff will be all we have to handle today.  That's be OK, it's getting hot.   We don't have any plans for the holidays, we haven't in years.  

That's it for now, take care.

Cya...

Pause Before...

 

It's a bit of a pause before the bills phase of the month starts.  We'll need to do more tomorrow, due to the 4th being this weekend.  Banks & things are supposed to be open Friday & Monday, but with this area, you never know for sure.  

This used to be a favorite holiday for me.  There was fireworks & often float trips, but for years I've drifted further & further from those days.  I feel little connection to any of the holidays these days.   Maybe, I'm just not on the list anymore. 

I hope it brings some joy to those revelling.  For me it's just another day with extra noise & smoke.  Maybe that's how it gets for a lot of people.  You're either on the bus drinking the Kool Aid or you aren't. 

Take care.

Cya...