Rush Job...

Let's start with, I'm not an Arquette fan, any of them.    That's not a statement against them as people or actors.  I'm just not typically fond of their work.   Especially Alexis', it just wasn't what I like.  Now, that's out of the way.

Alexis Arquette has passed.  The media has swarmed in on this trans actor's death.  I don't typically use the word actress, so I won't now.  The media is gushing over how she absolutely passed from AIDS-related complications.   To the best of my knowledge, no official word has been made on the issue.   It won't matter, the vultures have seized on their tidbit & they're never letting go.  Even if they are wrong.

Was Alexis +?  I don't know.  What I know is a person died & all the media can do is wallow in the mess like dogs in crap.   Even allegedly reputable cites are talking about her death with certainty.  Without an M.E.'s report, I don't see how that's possible.

Even with a death, people love to revel in exploitation.  They're thrilled to point out the stigma.  For most it's just another horrible car wreck on the roadside they can't stop staring at. Nasty vermin.

Cya...

Not So Hot Tuesday...

For over a week, the electric company has been trimming branches in the neighborhood.   It's to keep them from breaking power lines this Winter.  The cutting, spraying, & chipping has filled the air with an immense amount of debris.  It's made the air almost palpable.  Combine that with the already high levels of ragweed & other pollen & breathing becomes very difficult.  

My roomie, the cats & myself are all being affected by this mess.  Screwed up, draining eyes, congested ears, stuffy nose/head, coughing, wheezing, etc...  I''ll so glad when this crap passes.

Even with allergy meds, I'm having a difficult time.  My eyes are so fuzzed & watering it's  hard to see what I'm typing on the screen.   I'm ending for now, maybe tomorrow will be better.

Cya...

Nuisance Morning...

I"m never been a morning person, but this A.M. was especially annoying.   The neighborhood was fulled with racket.   The electric company was out cutting limbs & throwing them into a chipper.  The neighbors were having their yard sprayed for bugs.   The guy spraying had a truck with a really loud pump.    The the same neighbor had to idle his damn motorcycle forever.  It's the crappiest sounding bike.  Then there were morning children screams & bird racket.

It was a loud, irritating morning.  This all happened before going shopping.  It actually made Walmart look decent.  Well, there's that.

Cya...

Quiet Day...

It's quiet here today.  My roomie went to Tulsa with her friend to see the 30th anniversary of Labyrinth.   I could've gone, but I've not been feeling all that great lately.  My allergies have been acting up a lot & my legs/feet have been hating on the weather.   I wouldn't have been driving, so I'd been in the backseat for several hours with little leg room.   That wouldn't have been fun.  

When you're chronically ill, sometimes things like this happen.  You have to balance what you want to do with what you can manage.  Not only what you can pull off, but what you can without significant consequence.  Like being worn out for days after whatever it was you did.  It would've been nice to see the movie, but not worth what I wouldn't paid for it later.

I hope she enjoys her trip.

Cya...

A Little Rain...

We had significant weather warnings last night.  Apparently, it did get windy & rain a little.  Not enough to wake me though.  I'm thankful for it.  I slept through most of the night & the weather helped a lot.   You never really realize how much you need good sleep until after a night of getting it.  

Not much going on today.  Have a good day everyone.

Cya...

Oh Industry...

Among the problems in this world is Industry.  Yes, I capitalized it.  Industry isn't just an economic thing or a sphere of employment & production.  It's a mode of being & for many the only 1 worth talking about.  Can we industrialize this thing?  Can it make us money?  Will it make us richer?   Will we be able to buy another diamond studded, toilet brush to replace the others?

This is 1 of the biggest problems with HIV.  Everyone has their hand out for their share of the pie.  There are direct medical supplies like tests, equipment & meds.   There are also all the other things; research papers, HIV/AIDS merchandise, magazines, films, care packets, blankets, clothing, etc... 

Sure, I write a blog about my life with HIV.  But, I'm not profiting from it.   Many have advanced their careers, reputations, even stations in life on the backs of those with HIV.  35 years later we have some meds, better lifespans & PrEP.  But, will we ever really get a cure or a vaccine?  

Not likely.  HIV is a difficult puzzle to solve.  But even more so, HIV is just to valuable for industry to give up.  Curing HIV is about as close as curing diabetes.

Cya..

Gut Bacteria II...

This is post is a continuation of the original Gut Bacteria post 2 days ago.  I'm not going much into this, but this article continues with the subject.  It promotes the use of probiotics as a means of aiding treatment & recovery for those people living with HIV.   It'll be interesting to see where this research takes the matter.

Cya...