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Sunday, November 18, 2018

Squawks Of Blue...


I woke to hopping, blue squawks this morning.   Jays were bopping about singing the "song" of their people.  Blue Jays don't sing, they don't caw, they squawk.  They're pretty, but  they're also loud, demanding birds.

Some famous people go out & make public showings of them getting tested for HIV.   They're trying to reduce stigma.   But there's a problem.   They're famous & would never face the same level of grief of someone not at their level of society.  There's no reason to believe they weren't already tested & know the outcome.  That's a bit disingenuous.   I could be wrong, the whole thing could be very candid.  But why would their publicist risk such an event, if it wasn't completely controlled?  

Prince Harry finding out he's HIV+ would be nothing like my neighbor finding out he was +.  The only thing they'd share was HIV, not the fall out of having the virus.  I get what they're trying to do & I appreciate it.   They might not be able to downplay stigma, but maybe they can push testing.

Cya...

Saturday, November 17, 2018

Self-Worth...


Quite often, I hear people expressing concerns over having their sense of self-worth diminished by others.   Some act like, if the entire world doesn't agree with them or support whatever aspect of them, their sense of well being is under siege.   Whether this alleged assault on the victim's self is due to sexual orientation, gender, ethnicity, religion, etc... something remains the same.  No one has to support you or be there to keep your self-worth tip top.  That's your job, not theirs.

Yes stigma, is very real.  It's hurtful & can be harmful.   But just because someone doesn't agree with you, doesn't wish to associate with you, doesn't want to date you, doesn't find you sexually appealing, that doesn't mean they're attacking you. People should always have the right to associate with as they please.  It's a given, the reverse is also true.   I don't want to listen to some hyper religious, right wing, conservative rage on about how all Gay people are evil & going to hell.  Why should I have to?  I don't.  I have the right not to associate with those people.  I'm not required to be their target.  This isn't elementary & we're not playing dodgeball.

Your self-worth is just that, yours.  It's your's to cultivate, protect & explore.  No one else is required to do that for you.  Stop giving other people so much power over yourself.  You can't control others, you can only handle your own actions.   

Cya...

Friday, November 16, 2018

Mid November...


It's the middle of the 11th month.  Today is day 319 of the year, there are only 46 days left in 2018.   It's all winding down so fast.  So let's set this out:

6 days until Thanksgiving
15 days until December
19 days until Krampusnacht
39 days until Roomie's Birthday
39 days until Christmas Eve
40 days until Christmas
45 days until New Year's Eve

We're heading out soon.   There's shopping to be done & then errands.  After today, we should have all we need for Thanksgiving dinner & holiday presents.  Will be nice to have it all handled.

Take care.

Cya...

Thursday, November 15, 2018

Cold Night...


Last night was our coldest so far.  I could live with that being as cold as it gets.  We were in the lower 20's F.  I don't need to see the teens or lower.  Been there, didn't like it at all.   

My roomie left early this morning.  Normally, she just starts the car & leaves.  Not this morning.  No, she had to let the car warm for quite a while & there may have been scraping involved.  I don't know.  I didn't get out of my nice, warm bed.   The cat & I were sensible about the matter. 

So we've done cold, let's move on now.  Take care & be safe.

Cya...

Wednesday, November 14, 2018

New Med....


This article is about a medication under development by ViiV called, Fostemsavir. ViiV is a mostly Gilead  owned company, but at least it's not another Truvada knock-off.  Many newer medications have been developed by pharma conglomerates.  This new medication is primarily being aimed at people with HIV that is resistant to most other meds.   This could be something big.  It'll be a bit, before it comes to market though.  Something else to watch for in the future.

Cya..

Tuesday, November 13, 2018

Not Wellish...


I've not been feeling great this week.  Not sure if it's the change from  a fairly warm house to the cold, wet environ with heaters that's caused this or not.  I could've ran into some bug, I don't know, but it's been rough on my stomach.  I've been very nauseous & exhausted.  I woke up dehydrated yesterday & had a nosebleed this morning.  I hope this passes, it's tiring.  Somehow this weather or how I'm sleeping has also pissed off my hip.  It's stiff & achy.  The cold part of the year sucks.  

Take care, stay well.

Cya...

Monday, November 12, 2018

Not Always Good News...


Over the past few years, there's been talk of an anti-HIV vaginal gel.  According to this article, it seemed to work well in trials at preventing infection.  It didn't do well in the field.   Compared to the placebo gel, a near identical number contracted HIV.  The researchers blame the failure on lack of adherence & proper use.  This may be true.   It doesn't matter how great it might be, without a easily followed regimen, the gel is fairly much a failure.   Not all research ends with promise.

Cya...