HIV+ 01032000: Krampusnacht

HIV+ 01032000: Krampusnacht:   It's Krampusnacht & there are so many places he should visit.  I wonder if he takes adults that act like spoiled children?  If so,...

HIV+ 01032000: Another Hurried Morning...

HIV+ 01032000: Another Hurried Morning...:   There's a lot going on today, so this is barely going to be a post.  We've got bills, errands & other things popping up.  Hope...

HIV+ 01032000: Regimen Add-Ons....

HIV+ 01032000: Regimen Add-Ons....:   TV commercials show people using add-ons to the boost the effectiveness of their current meds.   This is usually with medications for depr...

HIV+ 01032000: Busy December Week...

HIV+ 01032000: Busy December Week...:   We have a full week.  There's bank & 1st of the month stuff going on.  There are other pieces still moving about that we need to g...

HIV+ 01032000: Hello December & World AIDS Day...

HIV+ 01032000: Hello December & World AIDS Day...:   December is here & 2025 is closing out.  Here's hoping for a good month.  We have some hold ons from last month that need handling...

HIV+ 01032000: Goodbye November...

HIV+ 01032000: Goodbye November...:   November is wrapping up.  At least it's ending on a bright note, even if it is frigid.  This hasn't been an easy month, but what h...

HIV+ 01032000: Cold, Wet & Dark...

HIV+ 01032000: Cold, Wet & Dark...:   The last Saturday of the month has opted for miserable weather.  It's dreary & sprinkling.  The next several days with have overni...

HIV+ 01032000: Last November Friday...

HIV+ 01032000: Last November Friday...:   This is the last Friday of November.  There are only 4 more remaining in 2025.  The holiday came & went.  I hope everyone got what the...

HIV+ 01032000: Thanksgiving 2025...

HIV+ 01032000: Thanksgiving 2025...:   It's the holiday.  Eat up & move on to the next festivity.  I have cats & my roomie in my life.   Most everything is near the ...

HIV+ 01032000: It Begins Today...

HIV+ 01032000: It Begins Today...:   Since everyone's holiday plans are so busy & scattered, there'll be a late lunch stand-in today.  After that, it's the hol...

HIV+ 01032000: Still Busy...

HIV+ 01032000: Still Busy...:   It stayed dark & stormy the entire time we were out yesterday.  The appointments & errands took much longer than expected.  It was...

HIV+ 01032000: Busy Last Week...

HIV+ 01032000: Busy Last Week...:   There's a lot to handle this week & most of it has nothing to do with holidays.  It was already hectic before the ceiling fan ligh...

HIV+ 01032000: Bad Morning....

HIV+ 01032000: Bad Morning....:   It's been a bad morning.  The living room light is screwing up & we're having to figure a plan.  Of course, it's this week...

HIV+ 01032000: Palliative...

HIV+ 01032000: Palliative...:   This piece is about palliative care for those living & aging with HIV.  This is the article's primary site, Get Palliative Care ...

HIV+ 01032000: Appointment Recap...

HIV+ 01032000: Appointment Recap...:   My appointment went well.  She did a routine thyroid test. It's a little out of range for this lab, but not bad.  It's been higher...

HIV+ 01032000: Early Appointment...

HIV+ 01032000: Early Appointment...:   Not happy I'm up early for a medical appointment.  Earlier appointments tend to mean shorter wait times.  So, I opt for them.  It does...

HIV+ 01032000: Still

HIV+ 01032000: Still:   The wind is making breathing a bit of an issue.  It's blowing stuff about & not letting anything settle.   This week will probably...

HIV+ 01032000: Windy Tuesday...

HIV+ 01032000: Windy Tuesday...:   It's  gusty this 3rd November Tuesday.  The flying debris isn't helping my head.  We don't have much planned for today.  There...

HIV+ 01032000: 2025 & Ignorance...

HIV+ 01032000: 2025 & Ignorance...:   This article  isn't professional but it has a point.  The piece is about a woman who lost her "best friend" after revealing ...

HIV+ 01032000: Early Ruckus...

HIV+ 01032000: Early Ruckus...:   Yesterday morning started with a split tree crashing into a fence.  It was loud & blew debris everywhere.  My sinuses paid for it.  I ...

HIV+ 01032000: Day After Shot...

HIV+ 01032000: Day After Shot...:   We handled our Friday stuff then went for the last round of the s hingles vaccine , Shingrix .  They said there could be fluish like react...

HIV+ 01032000: Some Good News...

HIV+ 01032000: Some Good News...:   Since the government has reopened, the benefits have been restarted.  I checked this morning & they are posting.  However, there was a...

HIV+ 01032000: Cleaning Handled...

HIV+ 01032000: Cleaning Handled...:   My dentist appointment went OK yesterday.  I will need a couple of small fillings.  It's been years since I"ve had to have anythi...

HIV+ 01032000: Appointment Brief...

HIV+ 01032000: Appointment Brief...:   I have a dental cleaning today.  There's stuff to be handled before & after.  This is going to short so I can get around.  Then I ...

HIV+ 01032000: Something At Least...

HIV+ 01032000: Something At Least...:   There's a little progress on the shutdown.  It's still not over, but it's a step.  There were partial payments on some people...

HIV+ 01032000: Shared Issue...

HIV+ 01032000: Shared Issue...:   There are many angles being researched in the fight against HIV/AIDS.  Improving the means to detect, treat, eradicate & hopefully cur...

HIV+ 01032000: November Dark...

HIV+ 01032000: November Dark...:   It's dark this morning & the temps will drop this evening.  The next couple of days will be our 1st dip into frigid temps.  I didn...

HIV+ 01032000: Not Handled Well...

HIV+ 01032000: Not Handled Well...:   The time change happened last week & I never handle them well.  Add to that, all the issues happening right now.  We have a lot going ...

HIV+ 01032000: 1st Week Of November Done...

HIV+ 01032000: 1st Week Of November Done...:   The week is handled & it doesn't look like next week will be as busy.  Shopping & Friday errands should be all there is today....

HIV+ 01032000: Maybe Nothing Much...

HIV+ 01032000: Maybe Nothing Much...:   Other than driving my roomie to something, my day should be free.  I hope it stays that way.  These last 2 weeks have left me winded.  I d...

HIV+ 01032000: Rough Tuesday...

HIV+ 01032000: Rough Tuesday...:   I drove my roomie to an appointment yesterday.  We'd done this gig once before.  The 1st time it took a little over an hour.  There wa...

HIV+ 01032000: 1st November Tuesday 2025...

HIV+ 01032000: 1st November Tuesday 2025...:   This 1st week of November is filled with stuff to handle.  We handled most of the bills yesterday.  We should handle the rest today.  My r...

HIV+ 01032000: Yardlings..

HIV+ 01032000: Yardlings..:   Since we moved to this house, porch & yard cats have come & gone.  We've done what we could.  Some of them move on other neigh...

HIV+ 01032000: They're Back...

HIV+ 01032000: They're Back...:   2 things returned that I didn't want.  We've had overnights in the 30s.  Nobody in this house wanted that.   Then the damn time ch...

HIV+ 01032000: The 3rd 'Ber Month...

HIV+ 01032000: The 3rd 'Ber Month...:   November is here.  It'd be nice if it weren't a disaster like the rest of 2025, but I think that's a pipe dream.  It'd be ...

HIV+ 01032000: It's Halloween, Goodbye October...

HIV+ 01032000: It's Halloween, Goodbye October...:   It's Halloween & I really hope it's a good night for everyone.  I really tried to care about this, but I'm just too spent ...

HIV+ 01032000: 1st Cold Of The Season...

HIV+ 01032000: 1st Cold Of The Season...:   Yesterday was the 1st time we had the front room stove going.  It wasn't freezing, but it was definitely cold.  We usually need to hav...

HIV+ 01032000: Slight Change...

HIV+ 01032000: Slight Change...:   The government shutdown is still impacting us, but there's been a slight change.  It's a delayal, not a fix.  Maybe something can ...

HIV+ 01032000: Storms & Busy...

HIV+ 01032000: Storms & Busy...:   It stormed last & it's raining.   We've had well over an inch dumped in that time, probably nearing 2".  It's going t...

HIV+ 01032000: Busy Week...

HIV+ 01032000: Busy Week...:   This is going to be a busy week for us & it'll be followed by the 1st of the month stuff.  Little of this is of my doing or voliti...

HIV+ 01032000: Vaccine & Cardiovascular Health...

HIV+ 01032000: Vaccine & Cardiovascular Health...:   This article  states getting vaccinated for Zoster, shingles, can significantly lower risks of cardiovascular illnesses, like heart issues...

HIV+ 01032000: Routine in Aberdeen...

HIV+ 01032000: Routine in Aberdeen...:   Sorry for the bad rhyme in the title, but this article  about a new practice in Aberdeen, Scotland's A&Es (ERs).   They are making...

HIV+ 01032000: So Unsure...

HIV+ 01032000: So Unsure...:   My roomie & I have a plan how we're going to approach to the benefit cuts coming.  It isn't a solution, that's beyond us. ...

HIV+ 01032000: Worn Down...

HIV+ 01032000: Worn Down...:   I'm to the point where doing much of anything seems like a monumental effort.   This Summer sucked.   The weather was mostly dismal or...

HIV+ 01032000: Hard To Focus...

HIV+ 01032000: Hard To Focus...:   I'm not doing well this morning.  It was announced yesterday, unless this government shutdown is handled soon, many could lose access ...

HIV+ 01032000: New School...

HIV+ 01032000: New School...:   According to this article , Yale Medical School  is opening a interdisciplinary center.  It will focus on HIV & aging.  The goal seems...

HIV+ 01032000: Hide & Seek, HIV Survival...

HIV+ 01032000: Hide & Seek, HIV Survival...:   HIV's ability to create hidden reservoirs throughout the body is it's most insidious aspect.  There have studies on this years ...

HIV+ 01032000: It's Here...

HIV+ 01032000: It's Here...:   Once again, there will be no real transition between seasons.  I'd put off most of the yardwork, because it had stayed in the upper 80...

HIV+ 01032000: So Far This Morning...

HIV+ 01032000: So Far This Morning...:   I'm angry this morning.  Yesterday could've been a good day, but it wasn't because of someone else's crap.  My computer wo...

HIV+ 01032000: Always Issues...

HIV+ 01032000: Always Issues...:   I was having a relatively good morning for me.  Things were going along OK.  Then I tried to rinse a glass out & there was only a tric...

HIV+ 01032000: Regimen Changes...

HIV+ 01032000: Regimen Changes...:   The earliest HIV regimens or cocktails contained many types of meds & often dozens of pills.  By the time I was taking meds, I was on ...

HIV+ 01032000: Maybe Not As Much...

HIV+ 01032000: Maybe Not As Much...:   We handled the car yesterday, it was pricey.  Our new glasses arrived.  My prescription barely altered, so I haven't noticed much of a...

HIV+ 01032000: Brief Again...

HIV+ 01032000: Brief Again...:   Sorry for another short post, but we need to get the car down to have the brakes done.  Stuff keeps dogpiling on our midweek.  It's ti...

HIV+ 01032000: Happy Indigenous People Day...

HIV+ 01032000: Happy Indigenous People Day...:   No matter what the orange stain says, this is Indigenous People Day .  To hell with Columbus.  He did nothing of value.  He only brought m...

HIV+ 01032000: Sunday Pause & Fire Ants...

HIV+ 01032000: Sunday Pause & Fire Ants...:   I don't think we have anything to do today.  It all starts back up tomorrow & runs through the week.  There are several appointmen...

HIV+ 01032000: Pointing...

HIV+ 01032000: Pointing...:   HIV has been around for decades & outreach for the virus is nearly as old.  Professionals of numerous backgrounds in health & soci...

HIV+ 01032000: The Web...

HIV+ 01032000: The Web...:   I've talked about the access telemedicine gives many to medical services.   But there's more & much of it today is accessible ...

HIV+ 01032000: 3 Things...

HIV+ 01032000: 3 Things...:   Found 2 interesting pieces this morning.  1st, an article over HIV & the gut.  It talks of the gut's relation to the virus & ...

HIV+ 01032000: Still Busy...

HIV+ 01032000: Still Busy...:   This is another filled day.  We have to get the car back.  Here's hoping it works.  There's errands, a bill, mail & a trip to ...

HIV+ 01032000: Call Back...

HIV+ 01032000: Call Back...:   The mechanic called about the car this morning.  The car throw codes for 2 things; an O 2  sensor & a crankshaft sensor.   Both of whi...

HIV+ 01032000: Stupid Early Again...

HIV+ 01032000: Stupid Early Again...:   This is a short, complaint post about being up much earlier than I wanted.  Why?  Because we have to take that stupid car to another mecha...

HIV+ 01032000: Should've Been...

HIV+ 01032000: Should've Been...:   Because of car issues, we need to handle shopping today.  This should've been a nothing day.  Things hate when we get those & do t...

HIV+ 01032000: October Saturday...

HIV+ 01032000: October Saturday...:   It should be a do nothing day.  We need that.  This last month has been busy & stressful.  We'll have to deal with the car again o...

HIV+ 01032000: Toxic Protein...

HIV+ 01032000: Toxic Protein...:   This article is about a protein HIV develops which can inhibit some people living with HIV's recovery.  This can happen even while on...

HIV+ 01032000: Repeatables...

HIV+ 01032000: Repeatables...:   The beginning of the month is here.   Tomorrow will  be a bank run, shopping & errands.  We got the car bak with no new info, just a r...

HIV+ 01032000: Hello Again October...

HIV+ 01032000: Hello Again October...:   OK October, I'm already not happy about the 'Ber months being here.  Then your predecessor was awful, busy & expensive.  Thing...

HIV+ 01032000: Bye September...

HIV+ 01032000: Bye September...:   I'm happy to say this is it for September.  It's never a good month for, me but this year was just so extra.  Too bad a lot of the...

HIV+ 01032000: Busy Last Monday...

HIV+ 01032000: Busy Last Monday...:   The next 2 days are going to be rushed.  We have appointments & errands.   We'll go shopping in a bit & then head out for my e...

HIV+ 01032000: Pause Before Busy...

HIV+ 01032000: Pause Before Busy...:   There shouldn't be anything going on today.  That all changes tomorrow.  There will be shopping, appointments, car stuff, meds & b...

HIV+ 01032000: National Gay Men's HIV/AIDS Awareness & Guidelines...

HIV+ 01032000: National Gay Men's HIV/AIDS Awareness & Guidelines...:   Today is the National Gay Men's HIV/AIDS Awareness day.  Here are a couple of pieces with info, POZ  & HIV.gov . This day deals w...

HIV+ 01032000: Last Friday Of September...

HIV+ 01032000: Last Friday Of September...:   Since Wednesday, we've been in the lasts of the month.  We've left the time of Virgo & entered Libra.  We're going deeper ...

HIV+ 01032000: More & Newer...

HIV+ 01032000: More & Newer...:   After yesterday's post, I realized there are resources on sites like Facebook & X I've never mentioned, like  HIVgov on Facebo...

HIV+ 01032000: International Aids Society...

HIV+ 01032000: International Aids Society...:   I'm posting about a group I don't think I've ever written about before.  I knew very little about them.  However, with the pol...

HIV+ 01032000: 4th Tuesday Morning...

HIV+ 01032000: 4th Tuesday Morning...:   Tuesdays must of been on sell this month, we're getting 5 of them.  Just what we needed, more Tuesdays.  The car's at the mechanic...

HIV+ 01032000: Oh Joy, Fall's Back...

HIV+ 01032000: Oh Joy, Fall's Back...: Fall is here & I'm sure some people are happy about it.  I'm not among that kind.  I'm not a pumpkin spice slut, a fan of dr...

HIV+ 01032000: Summer Ending...

HIV+ 01032000: Summer Ending...:   Today is the final day of the season.  I hate this.  It wasn't much of a Summer.  Neither was last year's.  It stayed dark almost ...

HIV+ 01032000: A Practical Piece...

HIV+ 01032000: A Practical Piece...:   An important site for HIV+ people is the HIV Information page at the National Institutes of Health ( hivinfo.nih.gov/ .  It's a .gov s...

HIV+ 01032000: CDC Rec...

HIV+ 01032000: CDC Rec...:   I've never been a big advocate or PrEP over other means of HIV prevention.  However, if taken properly, the regimen is effective.  Adh...

HIV+ 01032000: For The Moment...

HIV+ 01032000: For The Moment...:   The nights have had soaring humidity levels.  This has caused my feet to swell.  It's been rough keeping my feet in good shape this se...

HIV+ 01032000: Getting Back...

HIV+ 01032000: Getting Back...:   When you're chronically ill & have a hard, exhausting period, recovery isn't a 1 to 1 process.  A good night's rest & ...

HIV+ 01032000: & Next...

HIV+ 01032000: & Next...:   My roomie's appointment well & different than she expected.  That means no more appointments until next week.   She has an appoint...

HIV+ 01032000: Late Post...

HIV+ 01032000: Late Post...:   We had an odd start, so this post is late.  A friend ran my roomie to her appointment, because the van had to go in for repairs & the ...

HIV+ 01032000: Off Schedule Morning...

HIV+ 01032000: Off Schedule Morning...:   The beginning of this week is going to be busy.  We're having to go shopping this morning instead of tomorrow.   Tomorrow, we'll n...

HIV+ 01032000: Needed That...

HIV+ 01032000: Needed That...:   After a rough week & off sleep, I crashed last night & overslept this morning.   We still have more than usual this week, so it ma...

HIV+ 01032000: Short & Late....

HIV+ 01032000: Short & Late....:   After too many rushed, early mornings, I overslept.  I need to get around, so I can handle shopping & errands.  We'll be driving t...

HIV+ 01032000: More & Appointments...

HIV+ 01032000: More & Appointments...:   It'll be brief this morning.  We got the car back yesterday.  I guess we'll see if it's fixed.  Now the van is having light is...

HIV+ 01032000: Of Course It Did...

HIV+ 01032000: Of Course It Did...:   We went out for to see a movie yesterday.  It was for my birthday.  Between my birthday bad luck & the car's BS lately, I was pret...

HIV+ 01032000: Another Outing...

HIV+ 01032000: Another Outing...:   We'll be heading out soon.  This is a postponed venture for my birthday.  It having anything to do with that day makes me nervous.   I...

HIV+ 01032000: Busy Week & Mid Month...

HIV+ 01032000: Busy Week & Mid Month...:   It's going to be a busy week.  Besides our normal errands & shopping,  we'll have an outing tomorrow & an appointment on T...

HIV+ 01032000: 7 Days Down...

HIV+ 01032000: 7 Days Down...:   We're 7 days into September & being 59.  I'm still not liking either very well.  I'm tired of it always being, "well ...

HIV+ 01032000: Ugh Grey Morning...

HIV+ 01032000: Ugh Grey Morning...:   The weather & light are changing.  Last night's alleged rain never showed.  The air's heavy & wet.  From everything alread...

HIV+ 01032000: Glum...

HIV+ 01032000: Glum...:   Things aren't going the best for me at the moment.  Between car issues, darkening skies, weird weather & a busy schedule, I'm ...

HIV+ 01032000: Swing Weather...

HIV+ 01032000: Swing Weather...:   The weather has been swaying back & forth from warm to cold, high to low humidity, & varying light levels.  Mabon or Autumn equino...

HIV+ 01032000: Lunch Outing...

HIV+ 01032000: Lunch Outing...:   We went out for lunch yesterday.  It was a birthday outing for me.  We liked the place & the food.  It went well until we were ready t...

HIV+ 01032000: Issues & Outings...

HIV+ 01032000: Issues & Outings...:   The 1st of the month stuff begins.  We'll start handling the bills tomorrow.  We have a lot of outings & appointments this month. ...

HIV+ 01032000: Hello September, Hello 59...

HIV+ 01032000: Hello September, Hello 59...:   Another September has arrived.  It's brought my birthday & the gateway to hellish dark of the year.  It figures the 1st day of my ...

HIV+ 01032000: The End Of...

HIV+ 01032000: The End Of...:   Today is the last of August 2025 & my last day of being 58.  Neither of which brought me much joy or kindness.   They were both rough ...

HIV+ 01032000: 2 Days Remaining...

HIV+ 01032000: 2 Days Remaining...:   There's less than 48 hours of August or my year.  Come Monday, things roll forward, joy.  I'll just be glad when it's passed. ...

HIV+ 01032000: Last Friday...

HIV+ 01032000: Last Friday...:   This is the last Friday of the month & of my year.  It'll be September & I'll be 59 next week.  Looking back I can see goo...

HIV+ 01032000: The Backside Of August...

HIV+ 01032000: The Backside Of August...:   August is coming to a close soon.  The last week of it & the beginning of September look to be dark & raining.  It was dark this m...

HIV+ 01032000: Dark, Who Knows & Maybes...

HIV+ 01032000: Dark, Who Knows & Maybes...:   It's still & wet.  More rain is expected, great, more grass & bugs.  We may not need the AC any more this month, possibly this...

HIV+ 01032000: Countdown Issues...

HIV+ 01032000: Countdown Issues...:   There's only 5 full days until my birthday & things are letting me know it.  There are many reasons I'm not fond of this day, ...

HIV+ 01032000: Dark August Morning...

HIV+ 01032000: Dark August Morning...:   There could be a lot of rain today.  It's dark & cooler.  That looks to be the trend for a while.  I hope things don't cool do...

HIV+ 01032000: Cautiously Forward...

HIV+ 01032000: Cautiously Forward...:   I'm taking yesterday as a win.  Even if all we got was nothing going wrong.  After this Summer, this month so far, nothing going sidew...

HIV+ 01032000: Need A Nothing...

HIV+ 01032000: Need A Nothing...:   This last week was hard on my household.  It was more of what this Summer had to dish out;  hard, hot & expensive.  The weather wasn...

HIV+ 01032000: Needs To Stop...

HIV+ 01032000: Needs To Stop...:   Once again the car screwed up.   This time it needed a new battery.  There went almost $300.  Batteries are outrageously priced.   Of cour...

HIV+ 01032000: Alright, No More...

HIV+ 01032000: Alright, No More...:   My roomie & I really do try to plan for things.  Even if those "plans" are only tentative, contingent or just thoughts on st...

HIV+ 01032000: So Far This Week...

HIV+ 01032000: So Far This Week...:   We got the car back yesterday.  That was a lot of cash.  For now it seems to be running fine.  I got my labs drawn later in the day than I...

HIV+ 01032000: Cars & Labs

HIV+ 01032000: Cars & Labs:   The car should be fixed today.  There's a lot more money spent.  My labs should be here today or tomorrow.  Either way, that will get ...

HIV+ 01032000: Busy Hot Monday...

HIV+ 01032000: Busy Hot Monday...:   We have a busy morning in front of us.   We have to go shopping, run some errands, pay a bill & then take the car to the mechanic.  Th...

HIV+ 01032000: Mid Sunday...

HIV+ 01032000: Mid Sunday...:   This week isn't going to be fun.  We have to take the car in again.  My roomie basically has to have a redo on her appointment.  I als...

HIV+ 01032000: Rough Friday...

HIV+ 01032000: Rough Friday...:   Yesterday was hard on us.   We took the van shopping & it's hot.  At 1st it wasn't horrible, but it got there quick.  We got h...

HIV+ 01032000: Worse...

HIV+ 01032000: Worse...:   I don't want to be here anymore.  I haven't for most of my life.  This thing call living sucks or at least it has for me.  I was t...

HIV+ 01032000: Ugh Day...

HIV+ 01032000: Ugh Day...:   It didn't get that hot yesterday, but it might have been better if had.  It was 70 - 80% humidity all day.  By night time, it had jump...

HIV+ 01032000: Never Ending...

HIV+ 01032000: Never Ending...:   Being 58 has been like being at a really bad buffet where they keep loading your plate with things you never wanted.  There's been mor...

HIV+ 01032000: Trying, But Not...

HIV+ 01032000: Trying, But Not...:   I tried to pull myself together yesterday.  It didn't work.  It doesn't matter what I'm trying, something else has to come alo...

HIV+ 01032000: Season Issues...

HIV+ 01032000: Season Issues...:   Yesterday was cooler & I tried to enjoy it.  But it was also dark.  I tried not to focus on it, but I knew it.  The only reason the li...

HIV+ 01032000: Just Hot...

HIV+ 01032000: Just Hot...:   About all I have to post on this morning is the heat.  It's looking like we'll be lucky to get any rain this month.  That may kill...

HIV+ 01032000: Hot & Weedy...

HIV+ 01032000: Hot & Weedy...:   Yesterday was rough.   It was windy when we headed out to do some shopping.  That held for a while & it was alright.  But once the win...

HIV+ 01032000: Pro Fluff...

HIV+ 01032000: Pro Fluff...:   At 1st glance, there would appear to have been a lot of articles published over the last few days.  There have & have not been.  Most ...

HIV+ 01032000: Please Educate...

HIV+ 01032000: Please Educate...:   Please help raise awareness concerning HIV & its prevention.  Educate yourself to be as safe as possible.  The US government & oth...

HIV+ 01032000: Back To Normal...

HIV+ 01032000: Back To Normal...:   The coolness that had graced us has passed.  Yesterday got warm, today will be hot.  The heat is back, but it is August.  Unless things ch...

HIV+ 01032000: Less Please...

HIV+ 01032000: Less Please...:   From before it began until it ended, July was busy, hot & expensive.  It flew by in a steamy, cost ridden blur.  I'm hoping August...

HIV+ 01032000: Unexpected Step...

HIV+ 01032000: Unexpected Step...:   I actually found an article.  I saw something on this matter yesterday, but it wasn't as well written.  At least not for the purposes ...

HIV+ 01032000: Cool Sunday Morning...

HIV+ 01032000: Cool Sunday Morning...:   This may be the last of respite from the heat, but it's been nice.  We didn't get the rain & the 1st day was muggy.  But yeste...

HIV+ 01032000: Perks & Snags...

HIV+ 01032000: Perks & Snags...:   Yesterday was cool enough we didn't use the AC.  Yay for cooler temps & lower bills.  However, there was supposed to be rain that ...

HIV+ 01032000: Hello August 2025...

HIV+ 01032000: Hello August 2025...:   August is here & it'd be nice if it went easier than the rest of the year.  I don't have any reason to believe it will.  Still...

HIV+ 01032000: Goodbye July...

HIV+ 01032000: Goodbye July...:   This is the end of the month, it's been busy.  There's been a lot not normally on our plate.  My roomie has an appointment this af...

HIV+ 01032000: Car Drama...

HIV+ 01032000: Car Drama...:   The car is still at the mechanic's. It needs a new radiator.  This won't be cheap.  It's been an expensive Summer.  Today is t...

HIV+ 01032000: Car Again...

HIV+ 01032000: Car Again...:   We have to take the car in again.  It was getting hot & this was the soonest we could get it in.  This is probably going to get pricey...

HIV+ 01032000: Last July Monday...

HIV+ 01032000: Last July Monday...:   It's going to be a hot ending to a hot month.  The temps & weather have been about the only things I've had to write about.   ...

HIV+ 01032000: Last Week Of July....

HIV+ 01032000: Last Week Of July....:   July is closing down.  It's supposed to be hot.   That should ease up a little as we enter August.  It's weird to think of August ...

HIV+ 01032000: Almost Forgot...

HIV+ 01032000: Almost Forgot...:   I almost forgot to post this morning.   There isn't much going on today.   It's technically cooler, but so much more humid.  This ...

HIV+ 01032000: Last, Best Choice...

HIV+ 01032000: Last, Best Choice...:   The way things are with global funding for HIV, long acting medications may be necessary.  These  monthly to bi-annual injections from Gil...

HIV+ 01032000: Another Mowing...

HIV+ 01032000: Another Mowing...:   The lawn was mowed last night.  I did a bit around the yard to deal with any issues.  Within 20 -30 minutes, I was spent for the night.  I...

HIV+ 01032000: Less...

HIV+ 01032000: Less...:   Due to the orange stain, a lot of funds have been threatened or completely cut.  This has impeded the fight against HIV.  There have been ...

HIV+ 01032000: Increasing Issues With Articles...

HIV+ 01032000: Increasing Issues With Articles...:   Thanks to funding issues due to the orange stain, articles have been more sporadic than ever.  The repeat, rehash & absence of pieces ...

HIV+ 01032000: Monday Morning Again...

HIV+ 01032000: Monday Morning Again...:   It's July & it's already past warm this morning.  It's going to be hot.  It'd be nice if it was bright as well.  We...

HIV+ 01032000: Another Slow Sunday...

HIV+ 01032000: Another Slow Sunday...:   We don't have anything planned for today.  It'd be nice if nothing comes up.   It was hot yesterday & looks to be like way for...

HIV+ 01032000: Summer Swelter....

HIV+ 01032000: Summer Swelter....:   It's been hotter & muggier here.  But, when you're not used to it, this is more than enough to make you feel off.  Even with t...

HIV+ 01032000: Just Haze...

HIV+ 01032000: Just Haze...:   Summer mornings used to bright & things drying off as it warmed up.  Now, it's hazy & the humidity doesn't evaporate.  The...

HIV+ 01032000: Mid Month Thursday...

HIV+ 01032000: Mid Month Thursday...:   It's mid July & yesterday was the 1st day we had to use the AC.  It's going to stay hot for the duration.  As of yet, nothing...

HIV+ 01032000: Tiring Tuesday...

HIV+ 01032000: Tiring Tuesday...:   Yesterday sucked.  I had to get up early & try to call DHS about Summer energy assistance.   I didn't have to call in the past, it...

HIV+ 01032000: Trying...

HIV+ 01032000: Trying...:   I'm having to apply Summer energy assistance.  Until this year, this was a given when I did my overall renewal.  Apparently that's...

HIV+ 01032000: More Long Options

HIV+ 01032000: More Long Options: Viiv is promoting findings for their long acting PrEP & HIV meds.  They promote data that supports the efficacy of & preference fo...

HIV+ 01032000: Dark Rainy July...

HIV+ 01032000: Dark Rainy July...:   Yesterday was cooler, but not all that easier.  The morning rain never showed.  The air was soaked.   It wasn't hot, but it was so hum...

HIV+ 01032000: A Bit Cooler...

HIV+ 01032000: A Bit Cooler...:   Not much going on this morning.  It's hazy & I managed to get a bit of yard stuff handled.  The next few days are supposed to be c...

HIV+ 01032000: Getting Hot...

HIV+ 01032000: Getting Hot...:   It's July & it's hot.  It'd be nice if this morning haze would go away.  It may tamp down the heat a degree or so, but it ...

HIV+ 01032000: Post Mow...

HIV+ 01032000: Post Mow...:   Today could get hot.  Maybe it'll burn off more of the humidity.   It's been very muggy lately.   The lawn guy came yesterday ...

HIV+ 01032000: 2nd Wednesday...

HIV+ 01032000: 2nd Wednesday...:   Not much going on this morning.  It's decently bright & cooler after yesterday's rains.  We have some errands to run later, bu...

HIV+ 01032000: It's About Steps...

HIV+ 01032000: It's About Steps...:   HIV has been with us for decades & some wonder why a cure hasn't been discovered.  There are a lot of illnesses with no cures.  So...

HIV+ 01032000: More Steps...

HIV+ 01032000: More Steps...:   Since I'm on disability, energy assistance for heating & cooling is normally a given.  Apparently, that's no longer the case. ...

HIV+ 01032000: Summer 1st...

HIV+ 01032000: Summer 1st...:   The oddest thing in the yard lately has been a groundhog.  It roams the yard eating the clover & other plants.  It's sort of cute ...

HIV+ 01032000: The 5th...

HIV+ 01032000: The 5th...:   There'll still be lingering fireworks for a bit, but the holiday has passed.  It wasn't all that great either.  Each year the fire...

HIV+ 01032000: Happy 4th...

HIV+ 01032000: Happy 4th...: The lights, sounds & smells of fireworks have been here for a bit.   This is the day, after this they should dwindle.  To those who cele...

HIV+ 01032000: Not A Good 3rd...

HIV+ 01032000: Not A Good 3rd...:   Yesterday was a crap day & on top of that, it was a week out from Machen passing.  The day was stressful & left me feeling like cr...

HIV+ 01032000: Bad Start...

HIV+ 01032000: Bad Start...:   I just wanted an easy morning before started our day.  That's not going to happen.  The damned net crashed  again, so things I wanted ...

HIV+ 01032000: Hello July...

HIV+ 01032000: Hello July...:   July is here & this is going to be busy week.  The 1st of the month bill run will be rushed due to Friday being a holiday.  Speaking o...

HIV+ 01032000: Goodbye June...

HIV+ 01032000: Goodbye June...:   This is it for June 2025.  I can't say it was a great month.   The weather hasn't been pleasant & we lost another cat.   No, t...

HIV+ 01032000: Sticky Sunday...

HIV+ 01032000: Sticky Sunday...:   The final Sunday of June is going to be hot & muggy.  It's already very warm & humid.  Of course the season couldn't ease ...

HIV+ 01032000: Last Of June...

HIV+ 01032000: Last Of June...:   June is almost over.  This is the last weekend.  It wasn't the worst month, but it had a lot of unwanted surprises.   The worst of whi...

HIV+ 01032000: National HIV Testing Day 2025...

HIV+ 01032000: National HIV Testing Day 2025...:   It's National HIV Testing Day again.  You can find more info & sources at HIV.gov 's page for Testing Day.  NIH also has a l...

HIV+ 01032000: Adapting...

HIV+ 01032000: Adapting...:   The house is quieter.  There were no random messes.  Some things have returned to where they used to be.  The place is slowly returning to...

HIV+ 01032000: Machen, Who's Machen...

HIV+ 01032000: Machen, Who's Machen...:   Machen came into our lives on November 21, 2023.  He'd been left outside our home & was soon part of our life.  I've posted ab...

HIV+ 01032000: Last Wednesday In June...

HIV+ 01032000: Last Wednesday In June...:   This should've been a normal midweek for us.  The trash would go out & we'd run a couple of errands.  I still need to go by th...

HIV+ 01032000: Annoying Mornings...

HIV+ 01032000: Annoying Mornings...:   For the last few weeks, mornings have been more difficult than usual.   Besides the normal stuff, there's been extra cat stuff going o...

HIV+ 01032000: Another June Monday...

HIV+ 01032000: Another June Monday...:   Other than shopping, we don't have much planned for today.  I called for a med refill & got that started.  The rest of the month l...

HIV+ 01032000: Article Drought...

HIV+ 01032000: Article Drought...: Articles have been scarce ever since the orange stain reemerged.   What few are out there have been about aid cuts, that idiot RFK, long act...

HIV+ 01032000: Steamy...

HIV+ 01032000: Steamy...:   Yesterday wasn't the easiest day.  As usual, the weather around here refused to slide into something new.  No, it went dark, soaked ...

HIV+ 01032000: Summer Is Here...

HIV+ 01032000: Summer Is Here...:   June has traded dark, dreary & wet for bright & steamy.  The temps aren't really that high.  But following all that rain, it...

HIV+ 01032000: Getting Around....

HIV+ 01032000: Getting Around....:   I'm trying to get around a little quicker this morning.  I don't know if that will work or not.  My roomie has an appointment.   I...

HIV+ 01032000: June Has Brought...

HIV+ 01032000: June Has Brought...:   The month of June has brought with it the dreary ending of a dismal Spring.  It's dark again this morning & it rained nearly an in...

HIV+ 01032000: Costs...

HIV+ 01032000: Costs...:   Regulators have been trying to get pharmaceutical companies to reign in prices for years.   This crap with the orange stain & his fund...

HIV+ 01032000: This Weekend...

HIV+ 01032000: This Weekend...:   These last few days have been rough on me.  The drear & weather left me achy & off.  The aches are settling, but my nerves are sti...

HIV+ 01032000: Soaked...

HIV+ 01032000: Soaked...:   We've doubled our monthly rainfall totals.  The rivers & lakes are overflowing.  The ground is saturated.  We could still get more...

HIV+ 01032000: Haze, Humidity & Aches...

HIV+ 01032000: Haze, Humidity & Aches...:   We've passed the monthly rainfall average for June.  It's a little brighter, but still hazy this morning.  A problem is that all t...

HIV+ 01032000: More Haze & Storms...

HIV+ 01032000: More Haze & Storms...:   Stormy mornings are bad, but waking to haze is awful.  Everything's a blur & it's like wading through thick air.  Even if it d...

HIV+ 01032000: And The Drear Returns...

HIV+ 01032000: And The Drear Returns...:   After sleeping decently, it was a little disappointing to see how dark it was this morning.  Get over it June, it's nearly Summer ...

HIV+ 01032000: Some Left...

HIV+ 01032000: Some Left...: This bright reprieve will be short lived.  The rain could start by 2, but definitely by this evening.  It probably won't stop until next...

HIV+ 01032000: It's Been A Bit...

HIV+ 01032000: It's Been A Bit...:   It's sort of a red letter day.  I actually woke up well this morning.  I slept well & didn't wake up achy or dehydrated.   I w...

HIV+ 01032000: Sun's Still Here...

HIV+ 01032000: Sun's Still Here...:   It could actually stay sunny for a couple of days.  It's been a bit.  The storms could roll back in Thursday & last most of the we...

HIV+ 01032000: There's Light...

HIV+ 01032000: There's Light...:   It's sunny this morning & it could get warm today.  Maybe it'll burn off some of this humidity.  We could get more rain late t...

HIV+ 01032000: More Morning Storms...

HIV+ 01032000: More Morning Storms...:   Again with the sunrise storms.  It's hard enough to sleep & wake up well without all the weather uproar.  There was over an inch o...

HIV+ 01032000: Dark,Wet & Spent...

HIV+ 01032000: Dark,Wet & Spent...:   It was storming when I woke up.  It's dark & there's been nearly an inch of rain already.  It's still raining & there...

HIV+ 01032000: Hurried Morning...

HIV+ 01032000: Hurried Morning...:   It's stopped raining for a bit, but it's hazy.   The cats decided to be assholes last night & make sleep almost impossible.   ...

HIV+ 01032000: It's Returned...

HIV+ 01032000: It's Returned...:   After a couple of days of being sort of bright outside, the gloom has returned.  It's been raining & is supposed to stay cloudy al...

HIV+ 01032000: It Begins...

HIV+ 01032000: It Begins...:   Due to how days landed & appointments, our schedule is going to be a little off this week.  Will handle some of the bills & our We...

HIV+ 01032000: Busy Start June...

HIV+ 01032000: Busy Start June...:   This is going to be a full 1st week of the month.  Between normal errands, bills & appointments, we'll have little down time.   If...

HIV+ 01032000: June's Here...

HIV+ 01032000: June's Here...:   A new month is here.  We're nearing the Summer Solstice on the 20th.  We should have a couple of sunny days & then thunderstorms u...

HIV+ 01032000: Goodbye May...

HIV+ 01032000: Goodbye May...:   It's a bright morning to end the month of May.  With any luck, this will be a do nothing day.  Next week will be busy with 1st of the ...

HIV+ 01032000: At Least It's Sunny...

HIV+ 01032000: At Least It's Sunny...:   There isn't much going on as this last Friday of May.  It's actually sunny this morning, which is a change.  The next few days are...

HIV+ 01032000: Morning Yuck Again...

HIV+ 01032000: Morning Yuck Again...:   Th weather still isn't cooperating & we could have more rain today.  There were people doing roofing nearby yesterday.  It was a l...

HIV+ 01032000: Unexpected...

HIV+ 01032000: Unexpected...:   I've been on Lamivudine  my entire HIV treatment.  It was developed in the late 80's & patented in 1995.   It is an antiviral ...

HIV+ 01032000: Unheard...

HIV+ 01032000: Unheard...:   I sort of found an article this morning.  Actually, I've noticed a repeating topic in articles.  None of them stay on the subject long...

HIV+ 01032000: Not Well...

HIV+ 01032000: Not Well...:   I don't feel well this morning.  This month has been rough.  It was dark all day yesterday & stormed.  The storms lasted throughou...

HIV+ 01032000: May Ick...

HIV+ 01032000: May Ick...:   It's supposed to be Mayfest not Maysuck.  This month has been crap as far as the weather.  Sure, it's been cooler, but it's be...

HIV+ 01032000: & Repeat...

HIV+ 01032000: & Repeat...:   The same old pattern has repeated this morning.  Due to the orange stain, the only articles are concerning his crap.  The weather is awful...

HIV+ 01032000: Low Key...

HIV+ 01032000: Low Key...:   High levels of anxiety are overwhelming & immediately exhausting.  People can understand that.  But when you're dealing with chron...

HIV+ 01032000: Alright Morning...

HIV+ 01032000: Alright Morning...:   I woke well enough & for now it's sunny.  Too bad it's supposed to storm more today.  I'm ready for these storms to be gon...

HIV+ 01032000: Need More...

HIV+ 01032000: Need More...:   Recovery is a serious issue when you're chronically.  It takes longer to  bounce back from anything. It takes more when you're ill...

HIV+ 01032000: Just Foul...

HIV+ 01032000: Just Foul...:   I didn't sleep well the night before last.  Then I had to get up early for a medical appointment.  That meant I had to take some of my...

HIV+ 01032000: Early Appointment....

HIV+ 01032000: Early Appointment....:   I don't have time for much this morning.  I have a appointment with my medical provider.  It should be routine.  Wish there'd been...

HIV+ 01032000: Ever Dismal...

HIV+ 01032000: Ever Dismal...:   It stormed last night & we got over an inch of rain.  It lowered the temps a bit, but it also left things dark.  It's looking like...

HIV+ 01032000: Harder Than Expected...

HIV+ 01032000: Harder Than Expected...:   Yesterday wasn't as hot as it has been, but the humidity was cranked up.  It made the day rougher than it should've been.  Everywh...

HIV+ 01032000: Mid May...

HIV+ 01032000: Mid May...:   It's the middle of the month.  Most of the bills have been handled.  What hasn't, hadn't arrived yet, so we're as done as ...

HIV+ 01032000: Rougher Than Expected...

HIV+ 01032000: Rougher Than Expected...:   Yesterday was harder than I expected it to be.  The temps hopped into the 90s & the humidity was up.  Neighbors mowed in the morning, ...

HIV+ 01032000: Brighter & Warmer....

HIV+ 01032000: Brighter & Warmer....:   It's brighter & supposed to be warmer today.  Tomorrow will drop back down to a high seasonal temp & things should settle for ...

HIV+ 01032000: Almost, But Not....

HIV+ 01032000: Almost, But Not....:   I thought I might have found some interesting articles this morning.  I did not.  I found links to research abstracts.  Abstracts can be g...

HIV+ 01032000: Muddled...

HIV+ 01032000: Muddled...:   Hate to stick to a theme this long, but these dark, overcast mornings are still trashing me.  It's hard to wake up.  Combined with the...

HIV+ 01032000: Hazy Sunday Morning...

HIV+ 01032000: Hazy Sunday Morning...:   This morning's weird light levels are hard on the eyes.  Cloud cover only blocks direct light, not all the UV or glare.  It looks like...

HIV+ 01032000: Mostly Nothing Saturday...

HIV+ 01032000: Mostly Nothing Saturday...:   It looks to be a decent, do nothing day for me.  Those are rare, because something almost always sticks it's head up.  My roomie has a...

HIV+ 01032000: Friday Errands...

HIV+ 01032000: Friday Errands...:   Today's going to be a shopping & errand run day.  It'd be nice to get it all done quickly.  It's sunny this morning & ...

HIV+ 01032000: 2 Things...

HIV+ 01032000: 2 Things...:   This article  is looking at an association between NRTI HIV drugs & a decrease of Alzheimer’s disease numbers.  This study is in early...

HIV+ 01032000: Cleaning Time....

HIV+ 01032000: Cleaning Time....:   I have a dental cleaning scheduled for this afternoon.  If nothing hiccups, that should go easy enough.  It's another dark morning.  T...

HIV+ 01032000: Dark May Morning...

HIV+ 01032000: Dark May Morning...:   It's dark again & threatening to rain, possibly storm.  It's supposed to be like this most of the week.  That sucks.  We'r...

HIV+ 01032000: 1st May Monday...

HIV+ 01032000: 1st May Monday...:   May's still rolling in as far as bills & stuff as concerned.  We'll handle what we can today & finish up tomorrow.  Then i...

HIV+ 01032000: Chilled Again...

HIV+ 01032000: Chilled Again...:   Before that front blew in at the 1st of the month, the 50s were just about out for the season.  That storm cooled us down to where it was ...

HIV+ 01032000: Off Start...

HIV+ 01032000: Off Start...:   Since the 1st fell when it did, we need to go hit the bank in a bit.  We have some bills due on Monday.  It's actually sunny this morn...

HIV+ 01032000: Rainy Start..

HIV+ 01032000: Rainy Start..:   The 1st of the month stuff has started.  We'll have to hit the bank tomorrow due to how days fall.   Other than regular stuff there ar...

HIV+ 01032000: May Day 2025...

HIV+ 01032000: May Day 2025...:   Hello May, try to be a good month.  The weather will be hit & miss for brightness & storms for a bit.  The bill paying will be off...

HIV+ 01032000: Bye Bye April...

HIV+ 01032000: Bye Bye April...:   April's ending, but it won't take all it's drear with it.  The beginning of May will be like this.  A Thursday 1st put's b...

HIV+ 01032000: If Not This, Then That...

HIV+ 01032000: If Not This, Then That...:   I've seen a few pieces over the last couple of years that are about the inevitable.  I'm not going to cite them, because none of t...

HIV+ 01032000: Season Change & Noise...

HIV+ 01032000: Season Change & Noise...:   It's the time of year when it's not quite hot or cold.  It changes through the night along with the humidity levels.  I'm not ...

HIV+ 01032000: Rougher Morning...

HIV+ 01032000: Rougher Morning...:   I wasn't doing that great yesterday & then a sudden change in weather knocked me back further.  There was an unexpected storm that...

HIV+ 01032000: Still Not Much...

HIV+ 01032000: Still Not Much...:   Articles have been very limited for some time.  It's due to the BS this current administration is pulling.  The orange stain could und...

HIV+ 01032000: Friday Haze...

HIV+ 01032000: Friday Haze...:   It's a little brighter this last Friday in April.  Mostly it's hazy.  That's still better than the dismal skies we've been...

HIV+ 01032000: The Lasts Of April...

HIV+ 01032000: The Lasts Of April...:   The month is winding down.  April hasn't been a great run for me.  It's good we got the rain, but the dreary skies were rough.  It...

HIV+ 01032000: Day After 1st Of The Year...

HIV+ 01032000: Day After 1st Of The Year...:   Again, another nothing day got interrupted.  This really pisses me off.  The stuff that happens could happen on any other day, but no, it ...

HIV+ 01032000: Bright Tuesday...

HIV+ 01032000: Bright Tuesday...:   It's a surprisingly bright morning.  If the forecast holds, it may have to last for a bit.  There's a lot of clouds, rain & st...

HIV+ 01032000: Better Morning...

HIV+ 01032000: Better Morning...:   It's brighter & a little chillier here this morning.  We could see more storms later in the week, but for now, it's clear.  I ...

HIV+ 01032000: Off Sleep...

HIV+ 01032000: Off Sleep...:   Sleep & waking issues have been back with me for a bit.  The drear is making my SAD linger & waking difficult.  The weather has be...

HIV+ 01032000: Storms & Sleep...

HIV+ 01032000: Storms & Sleep...:   This will be brief.  Storms kept waking me throughout the night.  I'd get back to sleep, but then I overslept.  I don't have much ...

HIV+ 01032000: Oh Well Maybe Not...

HIV+ 01032000: Oh Well Maybe Not...:   I was hoping to be better by now, but I'm not.  Stuff keeps happening; the damned wind, the lack of morning light, pending storms, etc...

HIV+ 01032000: Lingering Grey Morning...

HIV+ 01032000: Lingering Grey Morning...:   It's warmer, but also cloudy.  The rest of the month looks to be dark & stormy.  I hope it doesn't hit hard & isn't it...

HIV+ 01032000: Slipped In...

HIV+ 01032000: Slipped In...:   The backend of April is looking wet.  I don't mind the rain, I just hope there's not much in the way of storms for us.   Another t...

HIV+ 01032000: Little Better...

HIV+ 01032000: Little Better...:   My blood pressure was still a little low this morning, but I wasn't nearly as dehydrated.  Maybe things are leveling out a bit.   That...

HIV+ 01032000: Rough 2nd Monday...

HIV+ 01032000: Rough 2nd Monday...:   We're at the time of year when the temps can't figure out where they want to be & getting comfortable can be challenging.  The...

HIV+ 01032000: Sorta Off...

HIV+ 01032000: Sorta Off...:   While I'm glad it's getting warmer & brighter, the winds, pollen & temp swings are rough.  I've been waking dehydrated...

HIV+ 01032000: Maybe Quiet...

HIV+ 01032000: Maybe Quiet...:   There's nothing going on this morning & I hope it stays that way.  It'd be nice to have a day of just being done with things ...

HIV+ 01032000: Rough Morning...

HIV+ 01032000: Rough Morning...:   Yesterday was going OK until the internet crapped out.  It was a tiring drive over & back, but the appointment went well enough.  Betw...

HIV+ 01032000: Loud Thursday Morning...

HIV+ 01032000: Loud Thursday Morning...:   I'm not sure why, but for some time now Thursday mornings have been obnoxiously loud.   There's always noise; trash trucks, buses,...

HIV+ 01032000: Sunny Midweek...

HIV+ 01032000: Sunny Midweek...:   It's a bright Wednesday & the week should be warmer.  I thought we might be rid of the overnight 40s, but some will linger for a b...

HIV+ 01032000: Yet Another Thing...

HIV+ 01032000: Yet Another Thing...:   After  a dark, stormy start of the month, there remains the ongoing drama of the neighbor dealing with his tree.  I'm not sure why it...

HIV+ 01032000: Sunny Finally...

HIV+ 01032000: Sunny Finally...:   It's still cold, but at least it's bright this morning.  I don't feel the greatest, but it was a lot easier to wake up.  We ha...

HIV+ 01032000: Sunday Haze...

HIV+ 01032000: Sunday Haze...: The rain's stopped for now.  It's hazy & not likely to get better today.  We had to use the heater again & it may be on over...

HIV+ 01032000: Bad Saturday...

HIV+ 01032000: Bad Saturday...:   It started Tuesday, the winds were rough & drove in the dark, stormy weather.  It's been cooler, dark, storming & windy since....

HIV+ 01032000: More Dark Crap...

HIV+ 01032000: More Dark Crap...:   This isn't a good morning for me.  It's stormed last night & still is raining.  It's going to be dark all day again & ...

HIV+ 01032000: Another Dark Morning...

HIV+ 01032000: Another Dark Morning...:   It's storming again & probably will be until Sunday.  This weather is being really hard on me.  I'm waking dehydrated & so...

HIV+ 01032000: Bad Windy Morning....

HIV+ 01032000: Bad Windy Morning....:   The wind blew all night & kept waking me up.  It was weirdly warm & slightly muggy.  What sleep I managed left me sore & dehyd...

HIV+ 01032000: Hello April...

HIV+ 01032000: Hello April...:   It's the 1st day of April, a day for fools.  We don't have much planned for today.  It's a little cooler, but somewhat bright ...

HIV+ 01032000: Goodbye March....

HIV+ 01032000: Goodbye March....:   Goodbye March, you were a rough month.  There was a lot to do, not so great weather, things got bothersome with repairs & overall you ...

HIV+ 01032000: Meh Sunday Morning...

HIV+ 01032000: Meh Sunday Morning...:   It's hazy this morning after storming last night.  For all the noise, it didn't rain much.  It's looking like we'll a litt...

HIV+ 01032000: Bad Morning...

HIV+ 01032000: Bad Morning...:   I had a bad wake up this morning.  It was dark & humid.  I did jolt awake & then just sat there sort of vibrating trying to figure...

HIV+ 01032000: So Much For Nothing...

HIV+ 01032000: So Much For Nothing...:   So much for my do nothing day.  The jackass post office sent a direct missive to our house.  Because we're both on disability, we had ...

HIV+ 01032000: Nothing Thursday...

HIV+ 01032000: Nothing Thursday...:   There isn't much going on this morning & that's actually good for me.  We've been rushed & stressed most of the month....

HIV+ 01032000: Last March Wednesday...

HIV+ 01032000: Last March Wednesday...:   This won't be much of a post of this last Wednesday.  Monday was loaded after an early start.  I was on hold 90+ minutes Tuesday for b...

HIV+ 01032000: Phone Hold...

HIV+ 01032000: Phone Hold...:   It's benefit renewal time & I did the application last night online.  The I got a text, apparently I've been selected for a ph...

HIV+ 01032000: Early Start...

HIV+ 01032000: Early Start...:   It's an early morning for us.  My roomie has an appointment & we have to get going.  This is going to be a long day.  The process ...

HIV+ 01032000: Odd Busy Sunday....

HIV+ 01032000: Odd Busy Sunday....:   Today's going off norm.  We're doing Monday's shopping because my roomie has a day of appointments tomorrow.  Today will be od...

HIV+ 01032000: A New Start...

HIV+ 01032000: A New Start...:   Come Monday, my roomie will start a new "project" for herself.  It's a health matter, so I won't go into too much detail...

HIV+ 01032000: Hazy Friday....

HIV+ 01032000: Hazy Friday....:   It's still a chilly start to Spring.  It's supposed to warm up this weekend.  We don't have much planned for today other than ...

HIV+ 01032000: Sprung...

HIV+ 01032000: Sprung...: The spring in the season must have been cold, because it's chilly here this morning.  It'll be this way tomorrow as well.  After thi...

HIV+ 01032000: Again, Really, Why....

HIV+ 01032000: Again, Really, Why....:   OK, just stop the damn merry-go-round, I want off.  We've had a ton of crap going on lately & a lot of out of the norm for us.  Fr...

HIV+ 01032000: 1 Down, Many Left....

HIV+ 01032000: 1 Down, Many Left....:   We had the house electrical issue handled.  It went quicker & cheaper than expected.  Today the car to the mechanic for the AC.  Maybe...

HIV+ 01032000: St. Pats...

HIV+ 01032000: St. Pats...:   Well wishes to all who enjoy St. Patrick's Day, Lá Fhéile Pádraig sona duit!  It's not something I'm that involved with, but a...

HIV+ 01032000: Mid March...

HIV+ 01032000: Mid March...:   It's mid-March & I thought I'd be feeling better by now, but I'm not.  Sometimes, if I'm lucky, I get a few minutes wh...

HIV+ 01032000: Injections & Adherence...

HIV+ 01032000: Injections & Adherence...:   This article  promotes patients should move from oral meds to long acting injections sooner.  The reason  was a better assurance of adhere...

HIV+ 01032000: Hopefully Just Shopping Stuff...

HIV+ 01032000: Hopefully Just Shopping Stuff...:   It'll be nice if all we have to deal with is regular Friday errands today.  The last couple of weeks have filled with stuff.  Yesterda...

HIV+ 01032000: Further Developments...

HIV+ 01032000: Further Developments...:   This piece is over Gilead pushing their injectable lencapavir from a twice a year subcutaneous injection to an annual intramuscular appl...

HIV+ 01032000: Jittery...

HIV+ 01032000: Jittery...:   I've had a couple of bad wake ups the last few days.  Not nearly as bad they've been in the past.  I didn't jolt straight up ...

HIV+ 01032000: Maybe More...

HIV+ 01032000: Maybe More...:   This article is about 2 more people that may have been cured of HIV.  The piece is rather brief, so there isn't much I can offer here...

HIV+ 01032000: Sunny March Morning...

HIV+ 01032000: Sunny March Morning...:   It's a bright, but still chilly, morning.  This level of light would've made yesterday a lot easier.  I can't be surprised at ...

HIV+ 01032000: Mostly Sprung...

HIV+ 01032000: Mostly Sprung...: This is going to be brief.  The time change happened & all the clocks were reset.   Too bad, it had to be dark & rainy this weekend....

HIV+ 01032000: Well That Figures...

HIV+ 01032000: Well That Figures...:   This isn't going to be the most pleasant weekend of time change.  Instead having a sunny morning to spring forward into, it's goin...

HIV+ 01032000: 1st Week Of March...

HIV+ 01032000: 1st Week Of March...:   This beginning of the month is winding down.  It's been busy for us.  We'll handle shopping, errands & the water bill today.  ...

HIV+ 01032000: Getting Handled...

HIV+ 01032000: Getting Handled...:   Most of the bills have been handled & appointments  kept.  That leaves end of the week shopping, a water bill & the time change.  ...

HIV+ 01032000: Windy Day For An Appointment....

HIV+ 01032000: Windy Day For An Appointment....:   My roomie had an appointment yesterday.  It seemed to go as expected.  The car gave us some drama on the way.  I hope we've got that h...

HIV+ 01032000: Well Of Course...

HIV+ 01032000: Well Of Course...:   It figures the weather has to suck on the days we have appointments to handle.  It's storming & windy right as we have to head to ...

HIV+ 01032000: Busy 1st Of March...

HIV+ 01032000: Busy 1st Of March...:   This will be an abnormally packed 1st week for us.  On top of bills & errands, there are several appointments to handle & possibly...

HIV+ 01032000: March Flux...

HIV+ 01032000: March Flux...:   Sometimes I wish life had a pause button.  There are points when I just need a bit to collect my wits & catch my breath.  I've bee...

HIV+ 01032000: Hello March...

HIV+ 01032000: Hello March...:   It's a new month.  Hopefully it will go well.  We've had enough drama & issues.   March is starting off busy.  There'll be...

HIV+ 01032000: Goodbye February...

HIV+ 01032000: Goodbye February...:   This is the last day of the month.  February is typically the roughest month for me in the year.  This year was no different.  It was cold...

HIV+ 01032000: Important To Me...

HIV+ 01032000: Important To Me...:   I had a favorite hard candy.  I liked them & they were an alternative to cough drops for a scratchy throat.  They were the cinnamon di...

HIV+ 01032000: Short Month Winding...

HIV+ 01032000: Short Month Winding...:   Not much going on this morning.  It's fairly bright & going to be warmer again.  There isn't much left in the month.   It'...

HIV+ 01032000: Surfacing...

HIV+ 01032000: Surfacing...:   We had a decent outing yesterday, most of my labs are in & it's been more springish.  I've felt fairly good during the last co...

HIV+ 01032000: Mostly In...

HIV+ 01032000: Mostly In...:   This is February's last Monday.  My labs are mostly in & as expected.  Hopefully, the rest of the month is non-eventful.  My telem...

HIV+ 01032000: Opt...

HIV+ 01032000: Opt...:   This piece is about a plan Memphis area emergency rooms want to implement.   In most ER's, if STI & HIV tests are done, they'...

HIV+ 01032000: Steps...

HIV+ 01032000: Steps...:   Things are moving forward for now.  My labs were drawn yesterday.  Over half of the results are back as expected.  I'm still waiting o...

HIV+ 01032000: Movement...

HIV+ 01032000: Movement...:   There's some movement in things.  My lab orders came in late yesterday.  I'll get them handled this morning.  It's supposed to...

HIV+ 01032000: Still Waiting...

HIV+ 01032000: Still Waiting...:   It's a waiting game for me.  I'm waiting to see when my lab orders will get in.   Then when will it warm up?  I'm having to wa...

HIV+ 01032000: Frigid Days...

HIV+ 01032000: Frigid Days...:   The cold front moved in & won't leave soon.  Until Friday it'll be under freezing.  I'm supposed to be getting labs drawn ...

HIV+ 01032000: Cells With Direction....

HIV+ 01032000: Cells With Direction....:   This is going to be brief.   This article  is about taking natural killer cells  from the body's own immune system & refocusing th...

HIV+ 01032000: Incoming Cold....

HIV+ 01032000: Incoming Cold....:   This won't be a fun week.  The temps are supposed to drop after today.  There will probably be some level of winterish weather tomorro...

HIV+ 01032000: Ugly Intrusion...

HIV+ 01032000: Ugly Intrusion...:   A lot of the articles being posted are only indirectly about HIV.  They're centered on the orange stain, because trump always has to b...

HIV+ 01032000: Yet Again...

HIV+ 01032000: Yet Again...:   It's a dark & raining, so not a good morning.  This will be the last day reasonably warm weather for a bit.  The upcoming week is ...

HIV+ 01032000: Happy Valentines...

HIV+ 01032000: Happy Valentines...: Well the candy & hearts day is here.  Hope it goes well for everyone.  We don't to do much today.  We'll go shopping, grab somet...

HIV+ 01032000: 6 Years Out...

HIV+ 01032000: 6 Years Out...:   Mid morning February 13, 2019, my roomie took me to the emergency room.  They told me I was having a stroke.  I didn't have the common...

HIV+ 01032000: Condoms...

HIV+ 01032000: Condoms...:   After a long period of focusing almost exclusively on PrEP, talk of condoms is on the rise.  This World Health Organization posted this p...

HIV+ 01032000: Wet Tuesday...

HIV+ 01032000: Wet Tuesday...:   I think some groundhog jinxed us.  It could've been some fool who loves Winter.  We went from having a fairly balmy February to the ty...

HIV+ 01032000: Unwanted Weather...

HIV+ 01032000: Unwanted Weather...:   Last week there were no below freezing temps in the forecast.  Now there are a lot.  It's dreary again this morning & will remain ...

HIV+ 01032000: Beyond Ignorant...

HIV+ 01032000: Beyond Ignorant...:   This UK article   shows that a lot of people are far past ignorant.  Some have embraced a stupidly dangerous level of stupidity.  The UK h...

HIV+ 01032000: Not So Great...

HIV+ 01032000: Not So Great...:   I did not have a good yesterday.  I haven't really had any "good days" in quite a while.  Still, this Winter has made them w...

HIV+ 01032000: Rough Friday Morning...

HIV+ 01032000: Rough Friday Morning...:   I need to get around, get cleaned up & go shopping.  None of that will be easy this morning.  There's been too many overcast, dark...

HIV+ 01032000: February Clouds...

HIV+ 01032000: February Clouds...:   Looks like this going to be a cloudy month.  Most of the forecast is calling for it to be overcast, cloudy or raining.  The temps will fal...

HIV+ 01032000: Cloudy Midweek...

HIV+ 01032000: Cloudy Midweek...:   Even though it's been warmer, this hasn't been an easy week for me.  There has been so much tree cutting & trimming, allergens...

HIV+ 01032000: Nuisance Morning...

HIV+ 01032000: Nuisance Morning...:   It's cloudy & dark this morning.  It's very humid & there could be some rain.  The biggest problem is the noise this morni...

HIV+ 01032000: Going Up...

HIV+ 01032000: Going Up...:   It was warm yesterday, 70s.  It was a little too warm to sleep the way my bed is currently made for Winter.  It could be near 80 today.  T...

HIV+ 01032000: Groundhog Day...

HIV+ 01032000: Groundhog Day...:   It's bright this morning & it's supposed to get into the 70s today & possibly throughout the week.  The back to seasonal t...

HIV+ 01032000: Hello February...

HIV+ 01032000: Hello February...:   It's the 1st of the month.  Monday will be the start of bill stuff for us.  The upcoming week is supposed to be weirdly warm.  Then it...

HIV+ 01032000: Goodbye January 2025...

HIV+ 01032000: Goodbye January 2025...:   This is the end of January 2025.  It wasn't the worst month.  It'd been nice with less cold & not getting the orange stain.  W...

HIV+ 01032000: Not Great Morning...

HIV+ 01032000: Not Great Morning...:   This isn't a great morning.  It's dark, chilly & wet.  It's rained nearly 3" since yesterday afternoon.  That didn...

HIV+ 01032000: Done & Tired...

HIV+ 01032000: Done & Tired...:   It's handled, the new furniture is in & the old is out.  My meds also came in.  A lot went into getting the old stuff out & th...

HIV+ 01032000: Busy Tuesday...

HIV+ 01032000: Busy Tuesday...:   It won't be much of a post this morning.  It's going to be an oddly busy Tuesday for me.  I had to call to check on my furniture d...

HIV+ 01032000: Nuisance Morning...

HIV+ 01032000: Nuisance Morning...:   It's been an annoying morning.  People close by are having their roof redone.  It started just after sunrise.  I get they have to work...

HIV+ 01032000: Last Sunday of January 2025...

HIV+ 01032000: Last Sunday of January 2025...:   This is the last weekend of January.  It's fairly dreary out & there's a small chance for some rain.  The warm reprieve is goi...

HIV+ 01032000: Here We Go...

HIV+ 01032000: Here We Go...:   The orange stain had Rubio pause all foreign aid.  It will most likely never begin again.  This article refers to the order's effect,...

HIV+ 01032000: Not Much Friday...

HIV+ 01032000: Not Much Friday...:   It was bright & cold this morning.  It's supposed to be warm enough tonight that we won't need to leave the tap dripping.  The...

HIV+ 01032000: HIV & Social Conditions...

HIV+ 01032000: HIV & Social Conditions...:   This piece asserts that intervention on social factors is as important as focusing on risk behaviors in regards to contracting HIV.  Inst...

HIV+ 01032000: Warming Maybe....

HIV+ 01032000: Warming Maybe....:   The frigid front that dumped snow on Louisiana & Florida is moving out.  We didn't get snow this round, but we got a cold.  Still ...

HIV+ 01032000: Breath Held...

HIV+ 01032000: Breath Held...:   People are waiting to see what the shift to the right means for the fight against HIV & the non-hetero situation.  It isn't just i...

HIV+ 01032000: Frozen Orange Yick...

HIV+ 01032000: Frozen Orange Yick...:   It was in the teens this morning.  We'll be lucky if it gets over freezing.  Tomorrow won't be as cold, but still freezing.  It...

HIV+ 01032000: It's Back...

HIV+ 01032000: It's Back...:   The warm reprieve is over  & frigid temps are back.  We'll be lucky to get over freezing before Wednesday.  This sudden drop has l...

HIV+ 01032000: Before The Cold...

HIV+ 01032000: Before The Cold...:   This is the last warmish day before the frigid temps set in for a few days.  There'll be faucets dripping for days if the temps don...

HIV+ 01032000: 3rd Friday of The Year...

HIV+ 01032000: 3rd Friday of The Year...:   There's not much going on here.  It's supposed to get frigid this weekend into early next week.  We'll go shopping & check...

HIV+ 01032000: Not Much...

HIV+ 01032000: Not Much...:   With so much going on with the government, social media & drug developments, it'd be reasonable to assume there'd be more arti...

HIV+ 01032000: 3 Wednesdays In...

HIV+ 01032000: 3 Wednesdays In...:   We're midway through January 2025 & I have to say it could've been better.  Between the cold, snow, dark & being sick. thi...

HIV+ 01032000: Still Failing...

HIV+ 01032000: Still Failing...:   I've been HIV+ for a 25 years.  Back then the county health department was the only resource within 30 miles of me for anything dealin...

HIV+ 01032000: Post Forgotten...

HIV+ 01032000: Post Forgotten...:   I'm not sure what happened, but I forgot to do a post this morning.  Not much happening today.  I'm feeling somewhat better, still...

HIV+ 01032000: Sick Winter...

HIV+ 01032000: Sick Winter...:   COVID & RSV are still here, but they aren't the big culprits this winter.  The flu, norovirus, pneumonia, regional bugs & cold...

HIV+ 01032000: Melt Begins...

HIV+ 01032000: Melt Begins...:   It'll be over freezing soon, but the sun's already shining.  The snow is starting to melt.   It needs to go. Yesterday wasn't ...

HIV+ 01032000: 13+

HIV+ 01032000: 13+:   The title isn't a nod to a sandwich, a baker's dozen or even a porn reference.   No, it's how much snow has fallen since yeste...

HIV+ 01032000: Snows Coming...

HIV+ 01032000: Snows Coming...:   It's supposed to start snowing soon.  It might get barely above freezing today.  We could anything from 0 - 13".  Hard to tell wi...

HIV+ 01032000: Freezing & Rescheduled...

HIV+ 01032000: Freezing & Rescheduled...:   Yesterday's forecast was wrong.  It did not get above freezing.  The faucets have been dripping for days & I hate the noise.  It...

HIV+ 01032000: Grey & Looking...

HIV+ 01032000: Grey & Looking...:   It's grey out this morning & cold.  We barely got above freezing yesterday.  It should last longer today.  We're supposed to g...

HIV+ 01032000: Freezing...

HIV+ 01032000: Freezing...:   Short post this morning.  It's freezing & I'm trying to type with gloves on.  I don't know how people do this all the time...

HIV+ 01032000: Uneasy Dark...

HIV+ 01032000: Uneasy Dark...:   It's dark again this morning.  It's also drizzling.  Winds are supposed to blow in a cold week.  The hourly calls for it to be und...

HIV+ 01032000: UUGGHH!!! WTF Day...

HIV+ 01032000: UUGGHH!!! WTF Day...:   Yesterday started off well, it was even bright out.  We had a lot planned for us.  There were bills to be paid locally & via mail.  It...

HIV+ 01032000: Blog & HIV Anniversaries 2025...

HIV+ 01032000: Blog & HIV Anniversaries 2025...:   I started this blog 14 years ago.  I don't always know where it's going, but it's still here.  I've tried to keep this rel...

HIV+ 01032000: The 2nd Day...

HIV+ 01032000: The 2nd Day...:   January & 2025 have started.   Tomorrow is the 1st bills of the year day.  I don't have much to say this morning.  The holidays ar...

HIV+ 01032000: Ready Or Not, It's 2025...

HIV+ 01032000: Ready Or Not, It's 2025...:   2025 is here & here's hoping we don't get buyer's remorse.  Maybe that's 2024 survivor's remorse.  Here's to t...