Carry Over...

We got over an inch of it since I posted.  The temps dropped.  Woke up to near freezing.  It may have been lower than before I checked.  We were only supposed to be in the 40's.  

Pretty much the only topic in article-land is Trump.   The reactions to his speech & his audacity to act like he now has any interest in the fight against HIV.  When before he's proven to be disastrous to the effort.   Lip service won't cut it here Donald.

That's it for now.

Cya...

Promises, Promises...

Trump, the misogynist who has done almost everything he could to impede the fight against HIV, that man who's made it his policy to go for the absolute lowest blow he could has a plan.  Yes, a plan & it YUGE.   What's the plan & who'd gave it to him?

He's trying to improve his image.  It's not working.  He said there should be paid family leave.  Something he's never shown support for before.   The man who belittled the HIV cause, now wants to end the virus by 2030.  He also thinks we should stop the revenge politics & all kumbaya it out.  

I'm sure all his supporters will think he's the freaking 2nd coming, but he's pitching a sell.   This man cares for nothing  other than himself.   It's unlikely any of this will get done.  If it does, it'll have little to do with him.  

In my world, yesterday went well.  We got bills mostly paid.  Some will get finished on Friday.  I got my labs drawn.   It started raining & is supposed to until tomorrow.  Hopefully, the storms won't get severe.

Take care.

Cya...

2nd Try...

Bill paying didn't go as planned yesterday. so we're out again this morning.  I also need to get blood drawn.  Before that I need a bath.   Then I still need to run by the store.  Another fairly full morning.  At least that mostly leaves tomorrow open.  

Oh well, I've got to get, take care.

Cya...

1st Of Month...

The 1st of the month rush is on us.  We have to handle the household bills this week.   I'll need to see about getting blood drawn as well.   I'm expecting my meds tomorrow.   Other than that, we don't have much going on for a bit.  It's weirdly warm  today.  It could be in the 70's.   I hope this doesn't mean an end to Winter. That could mean a rough Summer & lots of bugs.

That's it for now.  Take care.

Cya...

Pot & HIV...

Many states allow medical marijuana.  Others allow recreational or least aren't prosecuting  many offenses.  There has been a notable discussion on HIV & THC.   This article is about that.

I won't attest to the efficacy of pot as a treatment or aid in dealing with HIV.  I don't use it, so I don't know.  Some research does suggest it helps.  However, marijuana is such a hot button topic, finding unbiased pieces isn't easy.  Read what you find & draw your own conclusions.   If it helps you, great!  If not, please don't inhibit others from finding comfort.

This topic will continue to grow.  It will excite & anger people.  Some will try to dismiss it entirely.  Every topic concerning HIV/AIDS has faced these reactions.  Even the virus itself, when it 1st emerged decades ago.

Cya....

Starting Spent...

Thanks to the SSI review ending out January, I'm entering February somewhat exhausted.  That level of stress is taxing & often affects me for days.  2 days later & I'm still trying to pull myself back together.  So much for managing stress.

I saw a couple of articles.  I'm not posting links.  The 1st piece covered a new idea about how a body's immune system & HIV interact.  It was trying to further research into a cure/vaccine.   It was interesting, very technical & in the end didn't really say all that much that was helpful for a lay person.   

The 2nd was about a HIV care management agency in New York saying there needed to more $ spent on HIV or the advances made may be lost.   The ideas were important, but vague.  By now most people, have figured out, Trump is out to destroy any gains made in the fight against HIV.   So, nothing new.

That's it for now, take care.

Cya...

Hello February...

The 2nd month of 2019 is here & so far it's gloomy.  The  forecast shows we have rain chances for the next 10 days.   I doubt any groundhog will see its shadow tomorrow.  The temps are supposed to somewhat warmer, we'll see about that.   Hopefully things don't warm too quickly.  

I had my interview yesterday for my SSI review.  I think it went well, you never know.   They did my roomie's at the same time.  I'm glad she didn't have to wait for it like I did.  This house doesn't need more stress.  

Monday will be the beginning of bill paying for us.  I have to get my blood drawn next week for a mid-month, telemedicine appointment.  At some point, I need an eye exam.    I think that's it for the month.  

OK, February, let's keep the stress & drama down please.

Cya...