Labor Day...

It's a holiday weekend.   Feels like every other weekend since COVID started.  This morning could've been brighter.  It would've made waking easier.  

Leaves are falling, I'm not happy about that.  This year has sucked & I'm betting fall will as well.  My allergies are being a beast.  I keep waking up with my face hurting from them.  They're also making me feel very dehydrated in the morning.  Getting around on mornings like this isn't easy.

We need to hit the store. That's all, take care.

Cya...

Resistant...

 

Occasionally, there's a report of HIV cases resistant to current treatments.  This article states,

An investigation of the University Hospital of Toulouse, France, discovered that two men are carriers of a mutation of HIV resistant to all antiviral known so far and also to pre-exposure prophylaxis, a combination of drugs called PrEP. 

That means no known med can treat or prevent this strain.   That leaves condoms & abstinence, that's worked so well in the past.   At this point, they know of 2 cases.  That doesn't mean there aren't more.  These men didn't know each other, so there must a connection out there, another carrier or more.

Resistance is a developed mutation.  It usually happens when HIV has been exposed to meds by someone not taking them regularly.   This allows the virus to adapt.  

The piece argues even though this strain is resistant to meds, including PrEP, there is no need to worry.  They claim the low numbers are not a cause for concern.  Oh really?  They don't know how many actual cases there are.  The place they found these cases is a border town.  This strain could be far more wide spread then currently thought. 

Take care, use a condom.

Cya...

Tired Of It...

 

I'm tired of talking about some stuff.  I'm tired of weird, off season weather & light levels.  I'm fed up with unwanted changes in my life.  I'm sick of hearing about COVID-19 & idiots that won't help themselves avoid it.  I would enjoy less times of famine regarding  articles.  

I hope Fall is normal.  I will try to avoid & ignore the idiots with their failed approaches to COVID.  I hope the new owners of the gas station I use don't F' it up.  I can look for more articles.

For now, the sun is out.  It's a decent temp.  The cats aren't driving me nuts.  We don't have to go anywhere. The house bills are paid & those remaining are ready to go as soon as they arrive.  Other than an appointment later on, September is mostly handled

Take care.

Cya...

September Friday...

 

Other than finishing the household bills, I don't see much happening today.  It's a bright this morning & I needed it.   Articles are still MIA.  

My roomie is being frustrated.  She's trying to make a purchase.  Options may have been limited to begin with, but the COVID situation has made it much worse.  So many items are sold out & there's no telling when they'll be back in stock.  There's so many stupid panic buyers & hoarders.  

Take care.

Cya...

Worn Out At The Start...

 

It's the 1st of the month & bills need to be handled.  Between the weather, allergies & weird sleep, I'm feeling a little off.  All this has left me groggy, achy, congested & stiff.  I need the rain to move on & stop ruining my mornings.   We've had more than enough for the month, go elsewhere for a bit.

There weren't any articles & blogger is being difficult this morning.  I'll end this for today.  Hopefully, we won't get more rain.  Take care.

Cya...

Rains Slowing...

 

We have flooding near us & it's limited the ways of town.  The rains may lessen today.  It was forecast to rain as much as yesterday.  That'd been another 5+" & then we'd definitely been flooded.   Over the last few days, it's rained between  8 - 9" on already wet soil.  We've passed the rain averages for September.   Maybe we've seen the worst of it.

Take care & be safe.

Cya...

Hellos & Birthdays...

 

Hello September, I hope you turn out to be a good month.  So far you've started by dumping inches of rain on the area.  I know we need rain, but a little moderation would be nice.  What I would like from you is less drama & more sunlight.  Those would be great.

It's my birthday & 53 has left the building.  I'm a full year older.  I'd like to make through this year without any major health issues like the last 2 years.  My birthday wishes are for less stress, illness & drama.  With more laughter, sunshine & prosperity. A happy birthday to fellow 1st-ers & a very happy unbirthday to everyone else.

We went out for my birthday dinner yesterday, to a Mexican restaurant in Fort Smith, called Zapata's.   It was very good & the best thing about it was it wasn't like everything else in the area.  That was refreshing.  I'm glad we went yesterday.  I'm not sure we could've  today.  There's already flooding in some areas.  It was a very good meal.

Take care.

Cya...