Cuts...

 

For several months now, cuts to HIV & other medical funds have made the news.  The US is mentioned most often, but it isn't the only government following suit.  Britain has made serious slashes to their budget as well.  

Many are recalling the 80s when little to no funds were allocated to fight AIDS.  Groups rose up to counter them, such as ACT UP, which Larry Kramer co-founded.   They furthered the work of the Silence = Death Project, founded by Avram Finkelstein & others.  The banner is back attacking government's lack of involvement in fighting HIV.    

This isn't the part of the 80s we wanted back.  Until every corporate, war hungry leader is dead I doubt much will ever change.  The Trumps & their acolytes need to fall over dead for any good to be done.  The orange asshat is a pestilence.

That's all for now, take care.

Cya...

Feeling Rough...

 

I'm doing my best not to get sick.  But, I'm feeling pretty rough.   I never do well with seasonal changes in weather.  But, the temps keep swinging back & forth.  There's been a lot of wind.  I'm not sure if it's allergies or just windblown debris, but I'm congested.  My eyes are watering, I'm coughing & my breathing has been raspy. 

We've got shopping then some errands.  After that, it should be home for the weekend.  I hope nothing comes up.  We could both use the rest.   

Take care.

Cya...

Less & Less...

 

There's only 2 weeks until Christmas & not even 3 left in 2025.  Every year there's less of the holiday season.  The stores start pushing sales in October, but few are decked out or playing music.  The local Walmart  has no decorations up & I haven't heard a single holiday song.  I mostly haven't heard any music there.  There haven't been any bell ringers or even Angel Trees.

It's not just the stores, it's TV as well.  There aren't many holiday specials shown.  Most are on cable/pay channels.  There's are many specials that haven't aired in years.  I see pictures of local parades & calling them lacking would be an understatement.  My neighborhood has never been really lit up for the season, but there used to a few.  Now there's only 1 house & I can't see it because of a neighbor's giant, work trailer.

I'm not much for the holidays, but the lights, music & cheer made this season better.  It made this part of Winter tolerable.  I guess it's just a bah humbug world.

Cya...

Using Pharmacies...

 

Most of us have had to go to a pharmacy.  I'm in my local drugstore quite often.  Many provide more services than just getting prescriptions filled.  Some provide financial & bill paying options.  More importantly, these places often over vaccinations, assistance in getting meds filled & advice concerning your medications.  

This article is about a move to empower pharmacist to  do even more in regards to testing, prevention & prescribing.  This would be screening for HIV, STIs, hepatitis & potentially other communicable illnesses.  This would allow the pharmacy to provide testing, education, meds such as PEP & PrEP.   

Many people see a pharmacist more often than any other health professional.   They are often have better knowledge of medications & assistance plans than doctors.  The stores generally have more accessible hours & locations.  Expanding the role of the pharmacist could be a huge boost when dealing with these types of illnesses.  It could save a lot of funds that could be spent elsewhere.

Give this a read & look into the services your local drugstore offers.  

Cya...

Onto Tuesday...

 

My dental appointment went alright.  It was the 2nd time at the new office & the 1st encounter beyond a cleaning.  I needed 2 small fillings.  The issue was just emerging, so it got handled early.

My roomie has an appointment & we'll have to head out pretty soon.  It's going to be a busy week.  More for her than me.  Still, there's a lot going on. 

There were only some very benign articles this morning, so this is it for now.  Take care.

Cya...

It Begins Again & So On...

 

This week is going to be filled to the brim.  I have to get around, take a shower, eat, brush my teeth & then drive over to my dentist office.  Then we'll grab something to eat, drive home & maybe an errand.  This week looks pretty filled up.  

The holidays start soon.  Hope things are going well for everyone.  Take care.

Cya...

Week 2 Begins...

 

There's something going on everyday of this week, so we're having to shop on Sunday.  I have a dentist appointment tomorrow & most of the remainder is for my roomie.  It's going to be busy time.

I need to get around & that's not being easy this morning, it's dreary & gray.  This isn't motivating me to get it together.

That's all for now, take care.

Cya..