HIV+ 01032000: Good Bye 2015...

HIV+ 01032000: Good Bye 2015...: This always feel like sort of a rip.  People talk about the year ending & poor December gets passed over again.   Both are virtually o...

HIV+ 01032000: Treatment Adherence...

HIV+ 01032000: Treatment Adherence...: According to this article , life insurance companies are starting to insure people living with HIV again.   That's because their life ...

HIV+ 01032000: 3.. 2... 1...

HIV+ 01032000: 3.. 2... 1...: 2015 is almost over, there are just 3 days remaining.  This time last year I was ready for 2014 to be out the door.  I'm not in that p...

HIV+ 01032000: Post Storm Yuck...

HIV+ 01032000: Post Storm Yuck...: The rains came in hard & lasted all day yesterday.   The totals vary where you look, but the rain was between 6 - 11".   I think ...

HIV+ 01032000: Need A Boat...

HIV+ 01032000: Need A Boat...: In a little over the last 12 hours, we've had almost 6" of rain.  It's supposed to keep up like this all day & possibly t...

HIV+ 01032000: Rainy Day After...

HIV+ 01032000: Rainy Day After...: The holidays have passed & we survived fairly well.  We had a good time yesterday.   After seeing the new Star Wars , we went to a fri...

HIV+ 01032000: Busy Christmas...

HIV+ 01032000: Busy Christmas...: We've got things to do, shopping to do, movies to watch & people to see.  Shortly we'll be on the road.  So, no time for a lon...

HIV+ 01032000: Eve...

HIV+ 01032000: Eve...: It's Christmas Eve & my roomie's birthday.  There's been some bustle the last few days getting things around.  Tha...

HIV+ 01032000: Not Much...

HIV+ 01032000: Not Much...: Have a busy morning ahead & I'm not sure when else I'll feel like blogging.  On that note, I am feeling mostly better.   It ra...

HIV+ 01032000: Happy Solstice...

HIV+ 01032000: Happy Solstice...: It's Solstice or Yule or Saturnalia.  Whichever 1 suits you, I hope you have a great time.  The longest night is here & after ...

HIV+ 01032000: Need For More Testing....

HIV+ 01032000: Need For More Testing....: This British  article  shows HIV testing rates are extremely low, even among those who know they are at a high risk of contracting the vir...

HIV+ 01032000: Still Ill...

HIV+ 01032000: Still Ill...: I still feel like crap.  I hope this passes over soon.  It's really tiresome & annoying.  I know it's just a nasty cold, but s...

HIV+ 01032000: Drippy Awfulness...

HIV+ 01032000: Drippy Awfulness...: I guess everything finally caught up to me & wore me down.  I feel like crap.  My nose is dripping horribly.   My sense of smell &...

HIV+ 01032000: Heading Out...

HIV+ 01032000: Heading Out...: Have some errands to run & not a lot of time to post.  I'll write more tomorrow.   Stay safe & warm. sorry for the micro-post....

HIV+ 01032000: Only A Week...

HIV+ 01032000: Only A Week...: Only 7 days until Christmas Eve & in this house more importantly, my roomie's birthday.  We're  got our plans made for the hol...

HIV+ 01032000: Coughs & Colds...

HIV+ 01032000: Coughs & Colds...: We're going through our 1st round of colds this season.  It's nothing serious, but it's annoying & tiresome.  I'm main...

HIV+ 01032000: Sunnier Day...

HIV+ 01032000: Sunnier Day...: The sun's actually shining today.  That's a good thing after all that rain.  I'm still feeling off a bit physically.  The weat...

HIV+ 01032000: Not So Good Morning...

HIV+ 01032000: Not So Good Morning...: I'm not doing all that well this morning.   The weather has done a bit of a number on how I feel physically, but I can deal with that....

HIV+ 01032000: Rain Again...

HIV+ 01032000: Rain Again...: It was  warm again yesterday.  It's finally starting to cool down again with this rain.  These weather fluctuations are giving us cold...

HIV+ 01032000: Running Out Of Saturdays...

HIV+ 01032000: Running Out Of Saturdays...: There are just 2 more Saturdays in 2015.   I think I'm ready for it to go now.  I could change my mind about that tomorrow.  Eventuall...

HIV+ 01032000: Errands & Such...

HIV+ 01032000: Errands & Such...: We've got a lot to do today.  Some are here in town, the rest are in Fort Smith.  I'm not sure how long this will take or when we&...

HIV+ 01032000: Waiting For The RX...

HIV+ 01032000: Waiting For The RX...: My meds should be delivered today.  I hope I got that last mess straightened out with CVS.  Some one on their end had set a duplicate acco...

HIV+ 01032000: Countdown...

HIV+ 01032000: Countdown...: The 2016 countdown is on. 13 days until Winter Solstice 15 days to Christmas Eve 16 days until Christmas 22 days until New Yea...

HIV+ 01032000: No One Deserves It...

HIV+ 01032000: No One Deserves It...: This article  discusses how Burt Reynolds  while on the British panel talk show,  Loose Women , stated he didn't feel sympathy for Cha...

HIV+ 01032000: Just 3 More Mondays In 2015...

HIV+ 01032000: Just 3 More Mondays In 2015...: This year is slipping away.  I usually don't care that much or I'm actually kind of happy about it.  This year, I'm finding it...

HIV+ 01032000: Responsibility...

HIV+ 01032000: Responsibility...: Owning up to the actions you take is a sign of being a mature, responsible person.  Allowing people to blame their actions on other things...

HIV+ 01032000: Syndication Issues Continue...

HIV+ 01032000: Syndication Issues Continue...: Not sure what's up with Networkedblogs & I'm beginning not to care.  They've been fighting my posts for days & somethi...

HIV+ 01032000: Bills Friday...

HIV+ 01032000: Bills Friday...: We had a bit of a hurried morning.  It's the 1st of the month & that means bill time.  We try not to handle bills on the same day ...

HIV+ 01032000: We Shut Up...

HIV+ 01032000: We Shut Up...: This article is about  how we don't talk about HIV & AIDS anymore, not really.  When I was a teen & 20 something, back during ...

HIV+ 01032000: Annoying Morning...

HIV+ 01032000: Annoying Morning...: I got a weird call from a CVS pharmacy rep this morning.  She was acting weird & I was getting suspicious of the veracity of her ident...

HIV+ 01032000: Good Bye November, Hello December & World AIDS Day...

HIV+ 01032000: Good Bye November, Hello December & World AIDS Day...: Today is World AIDS Day .   The day is meant to promote awareness of AIDS, HIV & those efforts to end the disease as well assisti...

HIV+ 01032000: Dismal Day...

HIV+ 01032000: Dismal Day...: It's been grey for days & I seriously hate it.  I don't do well with drear.  It's more than just an emotional thing.  I fe...

HIV+ 01032000: Wet & Cold...

HIV+ 01032000: Wet & Cold...: It's still raining & it's still cold.  Not unseasonably, but still unpleasant when combined with all this rain.   It looks lik...

HIV+ 01032000: Still Raining...

HIV+ 01032000: Still Raining...: I'm not sure the exact amounts, but if  you count the rain from the last  3 days, we've had 5 - 6".  That's a  lot of rai...

HIV+ 01032000: Black Friday Shopping...

HIV+ 01032000: Black Friday Shopping...: Actually, this is just my regular shopping day.  The big sales rush is long over by the time I get there.   I did manage to take advantage...

HIV+ 01032000: Thanksgiving...

HIV+ 01032000: Thanksgiving...: The holiday is here & the season is now in full swing.  There'll be no resting until January.  Enjoy... Everyone is posting ab...

HIV+ 01032000: A Little Busy...

HIV+ 01032000: A Little Busy...: Short post today.  We're getting our holiday meal mostly cooked today.  That'll just leave the quick stuff for tomorrow; rolls &am...

HIV+ 01032000: Ignorance Prevails...

HIV+ 01032000: Ignorance Prevails...: This article  is about schools in the UK, but I have no reason to believe those in the US would fare any better.  The level of ignorance r...

HIV+ 01032000: Personal Responsibility & Charlie Sheen...

HIV+ 01032000: Personal Responsibility & Charlie Sheen...: OK, I'll go back to the Charlie topic once more.  I've said all I have to about him.   Yes, he should've bee more open with hi...

HIV+ 01032000: 1st Cold Night...

HIV+ 01032000: 1st Cold Night...: We had the new heater on for a while last night.  It dipped down to the mid 20's F overnight.  I'll never be a fan of cold weather...

HIV+ 01032000: Skittering Leaves...

HIV+ 01032000: Skittering Leaves...: The sounds outside my window are changing.  I'm hearing less birds chirping & more house creaking as things chill down.  The nearb...

HIV+ 01032000: Worn Out...

HIV+ 01032000: Worn Out...: We finally have the stove fixed.  That was costly.  But, at least we'll have heat this Winter. The trip to Tulsa went OK.  The dri...

HIV+ 01032000: Continued Issues, Plumbers & Tulsa...

HIV+ 01032000: Continued Issues, Plumbers & Tulsa...: The issue with the heating stove continues.  The plumbers couldn't get it to work, so we had to make a trip to Home Depot over in  For...

HIV+ 01032000: More $ & Waiting For Plumbers...

HIV+ 01032000: More $ & Waiting For Plumbers...: It looks like we may get some freezing temps this weekend.  I covered the AC's & started cleaning the stoves.  The front room stov...

HIV+ 01032000: Outed...

HIV+ 01032000: Outed...:  Charlie Sheen announced he is HIV +.  I would like to send him best wishes regarding his health & decision to come forward.   But, I ...

HIV+ 01032000: So Still Not Funny...

HIV+ 01032000: So Still Not Funny...: Occasionally, I hear people say or see posts about how the stigma against HIV isn't what it used to be.   No, in some ways it's wa...

HIV+ 01032000: UGGHH, Windows Update Is Slow...

HIV+ 01032000: UGGHH, Windows Update Is Slow...: The big Win10 update is slowing down my computer & making everything sluggish.  I'll post more tomorrow.  Hopefully, this goes smo...

HIV+ 01032000: Limit Med Access...

HIV+ 01032000: Limit Med Access...: According to this article , Texas & over 30 other states restrict the HIV medications available via the insurance exchanges available ...

HIV+ 01032000: Errands Again...

HIV+ 01032000: Errands Again...: Nothing much happening here or in the articles. Seems like everybody's concerned with some popular actor  possibly having HIV.  Pseudo...

HIV+ 01032000: More Errands & Shopping...

HIV+ 01032000: More Errands & Shopping...: Not much going on this morning.  We went grocery shopping & did some errand running.  I mostly finished buying things for Thanksgiving...

HIV+ 01032000: Dreary Trash Day...

HIV+ 01032000: Dreary Trash Day...: We're supposed to be headed into thunderstorms.  So far, it's just dark & drizzly.  I need to get some stuff done outside, but...

HIV+ 01032000: Labs & Glasses...

HIV+ 01032000: Labs & Glasses...: I got my labs  & new glasses in today.  I had to run a few errands & I needed to get my lab results before I go to Tulsa on the 19...

HIV+ 01032000: It's Chilly...

HIV+ 01032000: It's Chilly...: It's definitely chilly here.  It's supposed to get a little warmer tomorrow, not much.  The days of 80's are gone for the year...

HIV+ 01032000: Still Spreading...

HIV+ 01032000: Still Spreading...: Throughout the news online for the past few days, there's been discussion of how Ohio may soon be hit by a wave of HIV infections.   L...

HIV+ 01032000: I Hate Mornings...

HIV+ 01032000: I Hate Mornings...: I don't trust mornings.  They're usually when my world goes to hell.  I become far more aware of myself as the light starts to shi...

HIV+ 01032000: Another Brief Post...

HIV+ 01032000: Another Brief Post...: We have to go shopping & then we're going to see The Peanuts Movie .   So. this will be brief.  Yesterday was very annoying with n...

HIV+ 01032000: Net Gone....

HIV+ 01032000: Net Gone....: The net just got back on after being gone for almost a whole day.  I have no idea how long it will last.  So, this is just an update. More...

HIV+ 01032000: Trash Day...

HIV+ 01032000: Trash Day...: Another Wednesday, another trip to the curb.  We've gotten most of our early bills dealt with, the other will be handled soon.  Then t...

HIV+ 01032000: Bi-Monthly Meds...

HIV+ 01032000: Bi-Monthly Meds...: Johnson & Johnson has developed a new combo-drug, injectable medication for HIV.  According to the article , it can be given at 2 mont...

HIV+ 01032000: 1st Monday Of November...

HIV+ 01032000: 1st Monday Of November...: Bill week has begun.   We won't be paying anything until tomorrow.  Then it's underway to deal with all the monthly stuff. Not...

HIV+ 01032000: November...

HIV+ 01032000: November...: November is here.  This week will be filled with 1st of the month stuff.  It can be a bit hectic, but once it's done, we're in the...

HIV+ 01032000: Happy Halloween...

HIV+ 01032000: Happy Halloween...: It's Halloween & the end of October.  Even better, it's the end of Daylight Saving Time.   Whether it's Samhain, All S...

HIV+ 01032000: Errands & Appointments...

HIV+ 01032000: Errands & Appointments...: Sorry, another short post.  I have to go shopping & then to Fort Smith for an eye exam.  Hopefully, it won't rain.  I don't kn...

HIV+ 01032000: Short Post...

HIV+ 01032000: Short Post...: Running out to do have blood drawn for my November appointment with the specialist in Tulsa.  Tomorrow we'll go shopping & I'v...

HIV+ 01032000: Dark Mornings Suck...

HIV+ 01032000: Dark Mornings Suck...: I can't wait until the 1st of the month.  Then Daylight Saving Time will end.   For a while at least, I'll have some light coming ...

HIV+ 01032000: November In 5, 4, 3, 2, 1...

HIV+ 01032000: November In 5, 4, 3, 2, 1...: This is the last week of October & then we'll be off paying bills again.  Yesterday, was a bit of a bust.  Our cable box is on the...

HIV+ 01032000: Last Monday...

HIV+ 01032000: Last Monday...: This is the last week of October.  The month rolled by quick.  We're headed headlong into the holidays now.   Nice seeing you again Oc...

HIV+ 01032000: Not Used To It...

HIV+ 01032000: Not Used To It...: I drove my roomie to a party last night.  She got there early & I went to run some errands & see a movie.  It's been a while s...

HIV+ 01032000: Chilly Outing...

HIV+ 01032000: Chilly Outing...: Nothing much going on here today.  Well head to Fort Smith Later.  My roomie has a get together with her friends for an early Halloween Pa...

HIV+ 01032000: Tulsa Doctor...

HIV+ 01032000: Tulsa Doctor...: It looks like I'll be heading back to Tulsa for my specialist appointments.  After this next appointment, I'll be back with the do...

HIV+ 01032000: Thursday Again...

HIV+ 01032000: Thursday Again...: Not much going on today. We went shopping today due to a schedule redo.  The store was busy.   My nose has been driving me nuts lately...

HIV+ 01032000: Strange Realization...

HIV+ 01032000: Strange Realization...: I recently became aware of something that shouldn't bother me, but it's odd & a little disturbing.  When I was diagnosed with ...

HIV+ 01032000: Responsibility...

HIV+ 01032000: Responsibility...: This article  discusses the possible parole of a man who is imprisoned for criminally transmitting HIV.  The victim is fighting his parole...

HIV+ 01032000: Fatten It Up...

HIV+ 01032000: Fatten It Up...: This article  is about a new type of protease inhibitor that is nanofirmulated & then fat/protein coated.  The process was compared to...

HIV+ 01032000: Low Humidity...

HIV+ 01032000: Low Humidity...: It's that time of year again.  The humidity has plummeted.  Our midday humidity levels the last few days have been in the mid 20% rang...

HIV+ 01032000: Abrupt Shift...

HIV+ 01032000: Abrupt Shift...: After really warm days, into the mid 90's F, the temperatures took a nosedive.   Last night our temps were int he low 40's with ve...

HIV+ 01032000: Still An Issue...

HIV+ 01032000: Still An Issue...: I've talked a lot about the stigma of living with HIV.   This article  details a lot of these concerns for HIV +  people.  There have ...

HIV+ 01032000: Whoa Hot...

HIV+ 01032000: Whoa Hot...: We're already in the 90's, it could reach the upper 90's.  I certainly hope not.  The southern wind is blowing leaves from the...

HIV+ 01032000: Couple More Days...

HIV+ 01032000: Couple More Days...: We were down to the 40's again last night & will probably see the 90's today.  It looks the same for tomorrow as well.  This r...

HIV+ 01032000: Up & Down & Up Again...

HIV+ 01032000: Up & Down & Up Again...: The weather is weird.  Yesterday, towns near us hit the 90's.  Last night we dropped into the low 40's.   That's nearly 50 deg...

HIV+ 01032000: Weather Goes Down, Then Up...

HIV+ 01032000: Weather Goes Down, Then Up...: Not feeling the best this morning.  We were having some nice cooler days & then it heated back up.  The sudden change threw my body &a...

HIV+ 01032000: October Passing...

HIV+ 01032000: October Passing...: We're a third of the way through the month. All but 1 bill is paid & it just hasn't arrived yet.  We're a good way through...

HIV+ 01032000: Gotta Go...

HIV+ 01032000: Gotta Go...: I've got a busy day ahead.  There are some errands to be ran & a movie to be seen.  This is a belated birthday movie for me.  It&#...

HIV+ 01032000: Kid's Stuff...

HIV+ 01032000: Kid's Stuff...: I don't normally write about kids.  They've never been my favorite people.  However, this article  is written about HIV & AIDS...

HIV+ 01032000: House Issues...

HIV+ 01032000: House Issues...: There seems to be an never ending list of things needing tending to in this old house.  I suppose that's to be expected, but it's ...

HIV+ 01032000: Yet Again...

HIV+ 01032000: Yet Again...: This article , details how a nurse administering flu vaccinations to 70+  pharmaceutical employees  may have been infected with HIV &/...

HIV+ 01032000: I'm Beat...

HIV+ 01032000: I'm Beat...: We finished the great shrubbery massacre & the remains have been hauled to the curb.  The people have been called to remove the eviden...

HIV+ 01032000: Progress...

HIV+ 01032000: Progress...: The 1st of the month stuff is underway.  It's always a rush, but there's a bit more happening this week due to schedule rearrangem...

HIV+ 01032000: Waiting...

HIV+ 01032000: Waiting...: We're having to make a repair on some detail work on the van.  Of course, just to be difficult, this bit of trim can't be removed....

HIV+ 01032000: Halfway...

HIV+ 01032000: Halfway...: The shrubs are halfway cut back.  I need to wait a couple of days before proceeding.  This process is leaving me a mess. I've been sne...

HIV+ 01032000: Hello October...

HIV+ 01032000: Hello October...: So long September.  The 1st part of the month went well, but there were a few days with computer issues & doctor stuff that were no fu...

HIV+ 01032000: Update...

HIV+ 01032000: Update...: Yesterday's specialist appointment sucked.  It was awful in many ways.  I was in the office for an initial meeting for over 2.5 hours....

HIV+ 01032000: New Doc Day...

HIV+ 01032000: New Doc Day...: I have an appointment with my new HIV specialist today.  It's not that far  away, but I've never been there before.  I have no ide...

HIV+ 01032000: Another Monday...

HIV+ 01032000: Another Monday...: Another Monday is here & this is the last 1 in September.  This month is about gone.  The week will be busy.  We've got a lot of s...

HIV+ 01032000: Last Sunday...

HIV+ 01032000: Last Sunday...: This is the last Sunday of September.  This month closed up shop quick.  Nothing much is going on here.   I have an appointment with t...

HIV+ 01032000: Fall...

HIV+ 01032000: Fall...: I forgot to say farewell to Summer & greet Autumn here on my blog. So, the season has changed & soon the leaves will.  Summer will...

HIV+ 01032000: Errands..

HIV+ 01032000: Errands..: We have to go shopping this morning & then run over to Fort Smith for some things.  I doubt I'll be back in time to  or feel like ...

HIV+ 01032000: Rearranging...

HIV+ 01032000: Rearranging...: My new appointment has required some shuffling of schedules.  My roomie's, not mine.  If this hadn't been my 1st appointment with ...

HIV+ 01032000: Doctor Development...

HIV+ 01032000: Doctor Development...: My primary care physician's office called yesterday & informed me, I have an appointment for the new specialist, Dr. Wasi.  I was ...

HIV+ 01032000: Allergy Days...

HIV+ 01032000: Allergy Days...: We had some errands to run this morning.  I'm glad we got them over with early.  Both of our allergies are in high gear right now.  It...

HIV+ 01032000: It's Alive...

HIV+ 01032000: It's Alive...: Yay!  It looks like I have my net back & won't have to buy a new computer.   It took a while but I finally found an post about som...

HIV+ 01032000: Maybe...

HIV+ 01032000: Maybe...: I almost hate to write this, but I may have "fixed" my internet issue.  I'm not sure, but my fingers are crossed.  If not, i...

HIV+ 01032000: Bad Net & Lap Tops...

HIV+ 01032000: Bad Net & Lap Tops...: I got a new router & modem.  They work for everything but my computer.  I called & the 1st time a cable tech can come out is Monda...

HIV+ 01032000: Errands & Continuing Net Issues...

HIV+ 01032000: Errands & Continuing Net Issues...: My router issues haven't been resolved.  I'm probably going to have to make alternate plans.  I don't have a choice, the thing...

HIV+ 01032000: Net Issues...

HIV+ 01032000: Net Issues...: Hopefully, our new router will get into today.  Our net has been sluggish lately & it may be the old router is dying.  They don't ...

HIV+ 01032000: Nice While It Lasted...

HIV+ 01032000: Nice While It Lasted...: The temps are going back up.  It's pretty muggy.   Those hot, southern winds are whipping things up again.  We're supposed to have...

HIV+ 01032000: Quiet Tuesday, But The Goats...

HIV+ 01032000: Quiet Tuesday, But The Goats...: The weather's mellowed out & it's been a nice day here.  There's not much that needs tending to today.  So, I'm just l...

HIV+ 01032000: Tired Again...

HIV+ 01032000: Tired Again...: Between this weather & noisy neighbors, I didn't sleep well last night.   The weather is vacillating between warm, dry & cool,...

HIV+ 01032000: Wanting Openess, But Not Really...

HIV+ 01032000: Wanting Openess, But Not Really...: For the last couple of days, there've been articles about a man named Tom Knight who is HIV + & using Grindr.  OK, let's be h...

HIV+ 01032000: Sniffles...

HIV+ 01032000: Sniffles...: Break out the hot tea, the sniffles are back.  I've been dealing with allergies all Summer, but the ragweed has been a killer.  The we...

HIV+ 01032000: Fall Weather...

HIV+ 01032000: Fall Weather...: Yesterday heated back up a bit.  We were in the mid 90's.  Today we still haven't reached 80 F.  It's been nice & definite...

HIV+ 01032000: Yes, You Have To Tell...

HIV+ 01032000: Yes, You Have To Tell...: I continually come across articles & advice columns on the topic of disclosing your HIV status.  Most want to know when a person shoul...

HIV+ 01032000: Nice Day...

HIV+ 01032000: Nice Day...: The weather is cool today.  It rained last night  & so far we haven't even hit 80 F.  Considering we've been close to 100 twic...

HIV+ 01032000: You Don't Get An Opinion...

HIV+ 01032000: You Don't Get An Opinion...: There some things in this life you don't get an opinion about. You may have your thoughts on the matter, but it's unlikely those c...

HIV+ 01032000: Labor Day...

HIV+ 01032000: Labor Day...: It's been a holiday weekend here.  It's not really impacting us any besides the mail not running.  Which BTW, sucks, We aren&#...

HIV+ 01032000: 1st September Sunday....

HIV+ 01032000: 1st September Sunday....: The 1st week of September is wrapping up.  We're caught on the bills besides the mail-ins.  It's a holiday weekend & nothing m...

HIV+ 01032000: Still Hot, But Better...

HIV+ 01032000: Still Hot, But Better...: We've got at least a few days of this heat before the temps are expected to fall.  I'm ready for it.  I'm not happy about bein...

HIV+ 01032000: Tired Again...

HIV+ 01032000: Tired Again...: There's been a lot of errands recently.   This gout flare up has made them unpleasant & tiresome.  My foot is starting to feel bet...

HIV+ 01032000: Reflare...

HIV+ 01032000: Reflare...: My gout flared back up yesterday due to the weather.  It's not horrible, but it's far from pleasant.  My big toe & the joint u...

HIV+ 01032000: A little Better...

HIV+ 01032000: A little Better...: The 2nd day of September is here & BTW, Hello September.  I hope you're more kind than August.   I shouldn't gripe, some of it...

HIV+ 01032000: Birthday & Business...

HIV+ 01032000: Birthday & Business...: It's a new month & a new year for me, yippie.  I started both with a trip to my doctor's office.  It was just a standard appoi...

HIV+ 01032000: Good Bye August, Good Bye Year...

HIV+ 01032000: Good Bye August, Good Bye Year...: Today is the last day of August & my personal year.  Tomorrow will be September & I'll be another year older.  I'm not exc...

HIV+ 01032000: Unpleasantness...

HIV+ 01032000: Unpleasantness...: I woke up yesterday fairly nauseous & worried I might've caught the stomach virus going around.    Later, my roomie started feelin...

HIV+ 01032000: Weekly...

HIV+ 01032000: Weekly...: According to this article , the pharmaceutical company Cytoden  is working on an injection of PRO 140 .  This is an antibody that can inhi...

HIV+ 01032000: Not A Happy Camper...

HIV+ 01032000: Not A Happy Camper...: OK, I'm having a bit of a foul day.  My specialist office still hasn't called me back & every little thing that could annoy th...

HIV+ 01032000: Ridiculous Article...

HIV+ 01032000: Ridiculous Article...: This "article"  & I use that term very lightly, poses the question what does post-HIV, gay culture look like.   I read it be...

HIV+ 01032000: Blurry Eyes...

HIV+ 01032000: Blurry Eyes...: I'm really blurry-eyed today.  The lawn guy mowed late last night & then we got a lot of dew.  The place smells like soggy, cut gr...

HIV+ 01032000: Useless Things...

HIV+ 01032000: Useless Things...: I'm in  a bit of  a mood today.  I'm fed up with useless things in my life.  That may soon be my specialist's office if they d...

HIV+ 01032000: Off Morning...

HIV+ 01032000: Off Morning...: There was heavy cloud cover & rain last night.  It made the morning dreary.  I don't do well on these mornings.   Its difficult fo...

HIV+ 01032000: Rainy Morning...

HIV+ 01032000: Rainy Morning...: I had a hard time waking up this morning.  It was dark & raining.  It'd been raining lightly for some time.  We've easily pass...

HIV+ 01032000: Insincerity...

HIV+ 01032000: Insincerity...: There's been a massive jump in the number of HIV cases found in central Florida.   Some estimate over 20%.  So, what does the governme...

HIV+ 01032000: Sniffles & Yawns...

HIV+ 01032000: Sniffles & Yawns...: This weather shifting is having an impact on me. I'm really liking the cooler weather & rain, but so are the allergens like ragwee...

HIV+ 01032000: Cool Down...

HIV+ 01032000: Cool Down...: After yesterday's rains, the temps dropped into the 50's F overnight.  It seriously chilled things.  We're not done with the S...

HIV+ 01032000: Quick Jot...

HIV+ 01032000: Quick Jot...: I'm just getting something down this morning.  We're having storms & the net may die at any moment,   Such is life in rural Ok...

HIV+ 01032000: Small Wonders...

HIV+ 01032000: Small Wonders...: I haven't been in the best of places lately.  So, I'm going to do what I can to recognize the good things that do manage to come m...

HIV+ 01032000: Another Day In August...

HIV+ 01032000: Another Day In August...: There's not much going on for me today.  I'm doing some household stuff & waiting for a call.  I got voicemail when I called m...

HIV+ 01032000: Misfit Stress...

HIV+ 01032000: Misfit Stress...: We went shopping this morning due to scheduling issues.  I can get easily annoyed at Walmart, but that wasn't the case today.  I was n...

HIV+ 01032000: Another Saturday...

HIV+ 01032000: Another Saturday...: Its been a nice last couple of days.  Its gotten hot, but not unbearable.  Its been pretty nice at night.   I hope this is the trend for t...

HIV+ 01032000: Devil Weed Is Back...

HIV+ 01032000: Devil Weed Is Back...: My eyes are shot today.  Ragweed is back in season & its getting to me. It makes reading anything on the screen hard. Every letter blu...

HIV+ 01032000: Come January...

HIV+ 01032000: Come January...: Come this January 3rd, I will have been diagnosed with HIV for 16 years.  I'd probably been living with it for at least a couple of ye...

HIV+ 01032000: August Trash Day...

HIV+ 01032000: August Trash Day...: We're over a third of the way through August.   Taking trash to the curb was easy today.  The temps are down. It was fairly cool last ...

HIV+ 01032000: Rushed Morning...

HIV+ 01032000: Rushed Morning...: I have a dental cleaning appointment today & some errands to run in Fort Smith.  Today's supposed to be cooler than yesterday, I h...

HIV+ 01032000: Awful Shopping Trip...

HIV+ 01032000: Awful Shopping Trip...: Went shopping this morning & it was pretty foul.  The temps soared as soon as we got there & the humidity stayed high,  The store ...

HIV+ 01032000: Policy Failures...

HIV+ 01032000: Policy Failures...: I read headlines stating HIV transmissions rates are rising.  The writers seem so shocked.  Why? The efforts established to fight HIV ...

HIV+ 01032000: The Heat, It Is On...

HIV+ 01032000: The Heat, It Is On...: August is here & its packing a hot punch.  Oh boy, he's talking about the weather again.   Yes, I am.  This heat takes a serious t...

HIV+ 01032000: Sticky...

HIV+ 01032000: Sticky...: Its been pretty sticky here.  I keep having to peel myself of the desk where the humidity has me adhered.   As long as I'm in a fan-pr...

HIV+ 01032000: Uncalled For Stress...

HIV+ 01032000: Uncalled For Stress...: I don't need the stressors I have They do nasty things to my sleep, digestion & overall health.  Doctors tell  chronically ill pat...

HIV+ 01032000: Weird Weather...

HIV+ 01032000: Weird Weather...: The temps keep fluctuating today.  Its not fun.  We're going up & down as the weather front moves.  I wish the cooler 1 would stay...

HIV+ 01032000: Well, There Goes That...

HIV+ 01032000: Well, There Goes That...: Any hopes I had for August being pleasant just got blasted out of existence.  Yesterday, was reasonably nice & we aren't supposed ...

HIV+ 01032000: New Month, New Bills...

HIV+ 01032000: New Month, New Bills...: Its the start of the month again, so we're off to deal with the bills.  After that, we've got to go shopping as well.   I'm no...

HIV+ 01032000: Not Buying It...

HIV+ 01032000: Not Buying It...: As a kid, I had pretty simple wants.  My home life was bad at the best of times, horrible most days & could work its way up to disastr...

HIV+ 01032000: Hello August...

HIV+ 01032000: Hello August...: July apparently didn't like me griping about the humidity so much.  Yesterday started out plesant & then went awkward.   I'd b...

HIV+ 01032000: So Long July...

HIV+ 01032000: So Long July...: There's more research floating about concerning using a cancer treatment medication to fight HIV.  Unlike HIV meds, this drug seems to...

HIV+ 01032000: Short Again...

HIV+ 01032000: Short Again...: Sorry about this, but I have errands to run today & have no idea how long they're going to take.  1 of our big fans is one the ver...

HIV+ 01032000: Retro Upgrade...

HIV+ 01032000: Retro Upgrade...: Not much of a post today.  I just spent 4 hours upgrading to Windows 10.  So far, it acts a lot like XP.  Not sure if that's a good th...

HIV+ 01032000: ER Testing...

HIV+ 01032000: ER Testing...: I read an article about a hospital in Dublin, Ireland that will start testing everyone who comes into the ER for HIV & hepatitis.   Th...

HIV+ 01032000: Straws, Spoons & Little Things...

HIV+ 01032000: Straws, Spoons & Little Things...: I didn't have a good night.  The weather kept changing enough to wake me repeatedly.  When I got up this morning, there were a lot of ...

HIV+ 01032000: 10 Things Lists...

HIV+ 01032000: 10 Things Lists...: I came across a 10 things list today.  This 1 was the top things people living with HIV hate to hear.    You see these all the time.  The ...

HIV+ 01032000: On The Rise...

HIV+ 01032000: On The Rise...: I'm not citing an exact article for this, the topic's common.  Over the past several months, I've come across numerous article...

HIV+ 01032000: Recovering...

HIV+ 01032000: Recovering...: The past several days have been fairly miserable around here.  We've had high temps & high humidity.  The temps aren't falling...

HIV+ 01032000: Excellent, Realistic Article...

HIV+ 01032000: Excellent, Realistic Article...: In 1983 a team of researchers, including Francoise Barre-Sinoussi, discovered HIV.  They won a Nobel Prize for their efforts.   She has re...

HIV+ 01032000: Night Yicks...

HIV+ 01032000: Night Yicks...: Last night was another unpleasant experience.   It was incredibly humid & warm.   Even with the windows ajar & fans going, it was ...

HIV+ 01032000: Miserable...

HIV+ 01032000: Miserable...: Weather wise, last night was hideous .  It was supposed to be cooler & thunderstorm.  It got a little cooler & we shut up the hous...

HIV+ 01032000: Shopping...

HIV+ 01032000: Shopping...: Normally, I handle shopping fairly well.  Today was not like that.  Today, it was tiring, irritating & a mess.  I was tired & hot....

HIV+ 01032000: Not Much...

HIV+ 01032000: Not Much...: The AC is coming on earlier & earlier.    The heat is altering how we eat, live & sleep.   We're doing our best not to over us...

HIV+ 01032000: Nada...

HIV+ 01032000: Nada...: Its another do nothing Saturday.  I'm happy about that.  Its hot outside & I'm still taking it easy on my foot.  The pain is m...

HIV+ 01032000: Responsibility...

HIV+ 01032000: Responsibility...: Lately, there have been a lot of articles lately addressing people being prosecuted & charged for having sex & failing to inform t...

HIV+ 01032000: Day After Ow...

HIV+ 01032000: Day After Ow...: I went to the doctor's yesterday for my foot.  They took pictures & some blood.  The X-rays came back good & if the blood test...

HIV+ 01032000: OW!....

HIV+ 01032000: OW!....: OK, short post.  I did something to my foot.  I woke up Monday & it hurt, but I made it through the day.   It was a little sore yester...

HIV+ 01032000: 2 More Decades...

HIV+ 01032000: 2 More Decades...: According to this article , people living with HIV can expect to live 2 more decades than what was expected in 2001.   As someone who was ...

HIV+ 01032000: Summer Sleep...

HIV+ 01032000: Summer Sleep...: I thought I slept well last night, I guess I didn't.  I woke up dehydrated.  I had a sore throat & my ankle is really achy.  I can...

HIV+ 01032000: Its Hot...

HIV+ 01032000: Its Hot...: Summer is here & I'm not happy about  it.  The heat is resting in the mid-90's & shows no signs of changing except to go h...

HIV+ 01032000: Soupy Day....

HIV+ 01032000: Soupy Day....: I finally got to spray the fence line again for weeds.  Its been so humid here, even though we're in the 90's, the grass is wet wi...

HIV+ 01032000: Friday, Yeah...

HIV+ 01032000: Friday, Yeah...: The 2nd Friday of July is here.  We went shopping & the ran over to Fort Smith.  There was a sale on we wanted to check out.  It was a...

HIV+ 01032000: A Do Nothing Day...

HIV+ 01032000: A Do Nothing Day...: I though I'd have to go get my roomie in Fort Smith today.  Turns out, a friend of her's is picking her up.  That leaves me with s...

HIV+ 01032000: Another Nice Day...

HIV+ 01032000: Another Nice Day...: The weather is still cool.  Apparently that ends tomorrow.   After today, we're back to seasonal temps.  The AC will be on more. W...

HIV+ 01032000: Sorry...

HIV+ 01032000: Sorry...: Woke up this morning to no internet.  It came back on hours later for  about 15 minutes, then died again.  A hour or so later it peeked on...

HIV+ 01032000: Pleasant Day...

HIV+ 01032000: Pleasant Day...: Its been a fairly nice morning.  The temps are down & the humidity isn't killing us.  We went shopping & things were fairly ea...

HIV+ 01032000: X2...

HIV+ 01032000: X2...: This article  details how HIV transmission rates in young people ranging from their teens to their late 20's has doubled in Maryland. ...

HIV+ 01032000: So Long June, Happy 4th...

HIV+ 01032000: So Long June, Happy 4th...: The 1st of the month has come & gone & I didn't even take the time say so long to June.   June was an OK month, not much big, ...

HIV+ 01032000: Busy, Busy, Busy & Storms...

HIV+ 01032000: Busy, Busy, Busy & Storms...: Its the 1st of the month & there are a lot of errands to be ran today, here & other places.  We had some heavy storms last night &...

HIV+ 01032000: Today...

HIV+ 01032000: Today...: Today I read a few articles.  1 about Russia &  its state sponsored hatred towards HIV & anyone unfortunate enough to have the ill...

HIV+ 01032000: H&H...

HIV+ 01032000: H&H...: During the Summer I hate the H&H.  The heat & humidity together are a killer.  We took trash out & it was only in the low 90&#...

HIV+ 01032000: Yeah California...

HIV+ 01032000: Yeah California...: There's big news in California today.  The governor signed into effect a law demanding vaccinations for kids.  The only exceptions wil...

HIV+ 01032000: Goats Among Us...

HIV+ 01032000: Goats Among Us...: Nothing much going on here.  We went shopping, we came home.  I was sitting here looking at some stuff when a neighbor's goat started ...

HIV+ 01032000: Standard Deviations...

HIV+ 01032000: Standard Deviations...: I'm a trained Sociologist.  I usually don't go there, but I will now.  A core component of any research science graduate program i...

HIV+ 01032000: National Testing Day 2015...

HIV+ 01032000: National Testing Day 2015...: Not going to post much today.  I don't want to take the focus away from National HIV Testing Day.  If you don't know your HI...

HIV+ 01032000: Not Exactly...

HIV+ 01032000: Not Exactly...: I can't not talk about how the US Supreme Court just sided with Gay marriage.  This prevents state from banning these marriages.  It w...

HIV+ 01032000: Too Little...

HIV+ 01032000: Too Little...: According to this article  from UNAIDS, at the current rate of global HIV transmission, present levels of HIV aid & prevention won&#39...

HIV+ 01032000: 2nd AC

HIV+ 01032000: 2nd AC: Yesterday was our 2nd day to turn on the AC.  Yes, we wait until its hot.  If not, our electric bills would be through the roof.  Its not ...

HIV+ 01032000: Yard Yick...

HIV+ 01032000: Yard Yick...: I was feeling better until the lawn guy came & mowed yesterday afternoon.   The yard needed it, but I didn't.   Between the heat, ...

HIV+ 01032000: Another Monday Again...

HIV+ 01032000: Another Monday Again...: Its the next to last Monday of June.  I got my last bill in the mail this morning.  I'm caught up until the 1st of the month.  We went...

HIV+ 01032000: Synopsis...

HIV+ 01032000: Synopsis...: I read 2 brief articles this morning.  The 1st was about a shelter in Thailand being threatened by the locals in the area.  The locals fee...

HIV+ 01032000: Back On A Warm Spell...

HIV+ 01032000: Back On A Warm Spell...: We're warming up again, unfortunately the humidity is lingering.  It's no friend on mine.  But Summer is here & so are all the...

HIV+ 01032000: A Little Tired...

HIV+ 01032000: A Little Tired...: We went shopping this morning.  It wasn't particularly taxing, but something in the store was making me cough.   By the time, I got ba...

HIV+ 01032000: Last Year...

HIV+ 01032000: Last Year...: Last year at this time my roomie was going through some serious medical issues & was up in Tulsa for treatment.  It was a trying event...

HIV+ 01032000: Odd Weather...

HIV+ 01032000: Odd Weather...: We're getting a little rain here.  We're supposed to get more this week.  What we're getting in abundance is up's & do...

HIV+ 01032000: Conversations Stopped...

HIV+ 01032000: Conversations Stopped...: I've talked a lot about being a person on the fringes, being marginalized for whatever reason.   Whether it's being gay, ethnic, f...

HIV+ 01032000: Conflicted...

HIV+ 01032000: Conflicted...: We often have celebrities or at least semi-famous people announcing their whatevers.  They tell us they're gay, they're +, they&#3...

HIV+ 01032000: Another Sunday...

HIV+ 01032000: Another Sunday...: Not much going on here today.  We went shopping this morning, my roomie has some things to tend to in the morning.   I don't mind shop...

HIV+ 01032000: Muggy Morning....

HIV+ 01032000: Muggy Morning....: Summer is here & I'm not agreeing with it much.  Not that it matters any.  My main issue is simply, I'm not used to it.  Hopef...

HIV+ 01032000: An Unwanted Reminder...

HIV+ 01032000: An Unwanted Reminder...: I picked up my roomie yesterday in Fort Smith.  No big deal.  We stopped for something to eat.  Again, should've been no big deal.  Bu...

HIV+ 01032000: Heading Out...

HIV+ 01032000: Heading Out...: I have to go get my roomie from Fort Smith.  I nearly forgot about posting. I was busy with some little stuff this morning & let it sl...

HIV+ 01032000: In With The New...

HIV+ 01032000: In With The New...: We had an errands this morning, well my roomie did.  It was a new beginning for her.  Here's hoping for a good outcome.  Beginning new...

HIV+ 01032000: Morning Errands...

HIV+ 01032000: Morning Errands...: We're heading over to Fort Smith today.   I'm in need of a decent replacement fan for my room.  I didn't think finding 1 would...

HIV+ 01032000: Another Monday...

HIV+ 01032000: Another Monday...: So far today's been pretty decent.  Nothing has broken or been problematic.   We went shopping.  Its getting to be pretty common place...

HIV+ 01032000: Small Town Crap...

HIV+ 01032000: Small Town Crap...: In this town of 20 bumpkins, 10 dogs & countless cats, possums & skunks; I have a good mechanic & a doctor I like.    Other th...

HIV+ 01032000: Oh Really...

HIV+ 01032000: Oh Really...: I found an article today that discussed variables making young gay & bi males more prone to contract HIV.  I'm not bothering with ...

HIV+ 01032000: More Little Things...

HIV+ 01032000: More Little Things...: Its been weird without a porch cat, really quiet.  I didn't realize how much noise they made.  Without Hex, the others haven't bee...

HIV+ 01032000: It Continues...

HIV+ 01032000: It Continues...: This article  & many others out today are talking about a rural Kentucky area & its Hep C epidemic.   The man in the article has t...

HIV+ 01032000: Bill Day Again...

HIV+ 01032000: Bill Day Again...: We had a few errands this morning & a cancellation.  Still we managed to get a lot accomplished.  On top of that, its trash day.  The ...

HIV+ 01032000: A Step Maybe...

HIV+ 01032000: A Step Maybe...: Not much going on today.  I called my specialist in Tulsa, trying to find out more about the fate of Telemedicine.   I got a hold of the p...

HIV+ 01032000: Busy 1st Morning...

HIV+ 01032000: Busy 1st Morning...: Had to go shopping & run some errands this morning.  The weather's warming up again.  Maybe we'll dry  out a little.   The...

HIV+ 01032000: Cool Day...

HIV+ 01032000: Cool Day...: Its still cool & it might rain.  I hope not.  I had to spray again today  & it'd be great for it to not rain for a bit.  All t...

HIV+ 01032000: Duh...

HIV+ 01032000: Duh...: I posted the other day about starting treatment as soon as a person is diagnosed HIV +.  My roomie read my post & the attached article...

HIV+ 01032000: 3 Days Post...

HIV+ 01032000: 3 Days Post...: This many days later & I'm still feeling the impact of last Monday's fiasco with the power outage.   Between the stress, lack ...

HIV+ 01032000: Sooner, Not Later...

HIV+ 01032000: Sooner, Not Later...: In many parts of the world HIV treatment is often postponed until a person's CD4 level & viral loads hit certain points.   Accordi...

HIV+ 01032000: Recovering...

HIV+ 01032000: Recovering...: Night before last I didn't sleep hardly at all.  I was too worried about how much food & $ I was going to lose due to the stupid p...

HIV+ 01032000: Power Out...

HIV+ 01032000: Power Out...: The power went out yesterday at 6:00 PM.  It just came back on at about 3:00 PM.  I've got a lot to do.  More tomorrow. Cya...

HIV+ 01032000: Memorial Day...

HIV+ 01032000: Memorial Day...: Its another holiday here.  I'm not sure how much outdoor festivities there's going to be with all this rain we've had.  I know...

HIV+ 01032000: Not Happy...

HIV+ 01032000: Not Happy...: Its been raining for days & there's a lot of local flooding.  So far, it doesn't seemtoo bad in my area.  The rain's still...

HIV+ 01032000: Quiet Saturday...

HIV+ 01032000: Quiet Saturday...: Not much going here today.  We got out errands ran yesterday.   That's good, my roomie picked up some stomach bug.  I'm hoping I d...

HIV+ 01032000: The Day After...

HIV+ 01032000: The Day After...: The Little Black Cat called Hex is no longer a resident of our porch.  She had her kittens & the four of them were relocated.   Regard...

HIV+ 01032000: Frustrating Cat...

HIV+ 01032000: Frustrating Cat...: The little black cat had kittens on my porch.  I've been trying to catch it.  The kittens were easy.  She is not.  She keeps evading t...

HIV+ 01032000: Storms & The Net...

HIV+ 01032000: Storms & The Net...: The Net was out earlier this morning for over an hour.  Its blinked in & out a few more times.  I'll probably lose it again here s...

HIV+ 01032000: Add It Up...

HIV+ 01032000: Add It Up...: I'm going to try & be objective about my trip to Tulsa for my HIV specialist.   For reminder, I normally do this in my town via th...

HIV+ 01032000: & We're Off...

HIV+ 01032000: & We're Off...: Today is going to feel  very  rushed for us.  Not that it really is.  We're just not used to travelling like this anymore.  It used to...

HIV+ 01032000: Getting Around...

HIV+ 01032000: Getting Around...: Have to go shopping in a bit.   We're going a day early because of my appointment in Tulsa tomorrow.  Of course we're having quest...

HIV+ 01032000: Slow Saturday...

HIV+ 01032000: Slow Saturday...: I have absolutely nothing planned today beyond taking a bath, cooking some beans & doing dishes.  That's it.  My plans for the wee...

HIV+ 01032000: No Time...

HIV+ 01032000: No Time...: I just back from shopping.  I've got about enough time to eat & sit down for a bit.  Then I have to go get the van's tires fixe...

HIV+ 01032000: Morning Running Around...

HIV+ 01032000: Morning Running Around...: I had the van's tires looked at this morning.   I don't want a flat tire or 2 on the way to my specialist's office in Tulsa.  ...

HIV+ 01032000: May Dr.'s Appointment ...

HIV+ 01032000: May Dr.'s Appointment ...: I had my regular meet with my primary care physician.    It went fine.  My labs weren't great, but they were in range for me.   We dis...

HIV+ 01032000: Still Not With It...

HIV+ 01032000: Still Not With It...: I slept better last night than the 1 before, but I still feel pretty run down.  Maybe tomorrow.  I hope so, I've got a doctor's ap...

HIV+ 01032000: Everything Seems So Much More...

HIV+ 01032000: Everything Seems So Much More...: I've had another bad night.  I woke up a quarter til 5 & there was no sign of sleep after that.  I've gotten up in hopes of ti...

HIV+ 01032000: Attention Getting...

HIV+ 01032000: Attention Getting...: I took a little longer than I thought for the power to blip out, taking the net with it.  It did happen but came right back on.  Still the...

HIV+ 01032000: Possible Weather Issues...

HIV+ 01032000: Possible Weather Issues...: Its dark & dreary here.  We've had storms going this morning.  Its probably just a matter of time before the net drops or the powe...

HIV01032001: HIV+ 01032000: Shifts...

HIV01032001: HIV+ 01032000: Shifts...: HIV+ 01032000: Shifts... : I rarely handle big weather shifts.   The last few days have been nothing but big changes in weather.    There&#3...

HIV+ 01032000: More Discrimination...

HIV+ 01032000: More Discrimination...: I've talked a lot  about discrimination & stigma on this blog.  Often it's been in reference to actions in backwoodsy, podunk ...

HIV+ 01032000: Not With It...

HIV+ 01032000: Not With It...: Yesterday & this morning have left me a bit frazzled.  I had to go pick up my roomie in Fort Smith yesterday & that drive can be s...

HIV+ 01032000: Finally...

HIV+ 01032000: Finally...: I hadn't heard about my benefits renewal since I had my interview mid-April.  I called, but I never received any notification.  I fina...

HIV+ 01032000: Another Month Off...

HIV+ 01032000: Another Month Off...: I  got sloppy & didn't even say good bye to April 2015 as it went out the door.  So long April & hello May.  Its been a nice m...

HIV+ 01032000: Pleasant Day...

HIV+ 01032000: Pleasant Day...: Its shaping up to be another nice day.  We just recently got rid of the 40's in the overnight temps.  It looks like the 50's will ...

HIV+ 01032000: Funny Things...

HIV+ 01032000: Funny Things...: This is an article  from the blog [imstilljosh] .  Josh blogs about his experiences with HIV.  Judging by his blog, he's way more into...

HIV+ 01032000: Tired...

HIV+ 01032000: Tired...: I should've blogged earlier, but there wasn't much time.  We went shopping, then came back shortly before leaving to go to Fort Sm...

HIV+ 01032000: After Rant...

HIV+ 01032000: After Rant...: OK, I'm a little calmer today about the crap news I got yesterday.   I'm not sure what happened to the telemedicine bus this time ...

HIV+ 01032000: Seriously P.O.'ed...

HIV+ 01032000: Seriously P.O.'ed...: OK, I'm just getting my morning crap around.  I'm trying to deal with stupid Windows updates & get them over with so they won&...

HIV+ 01032000: Wet & Chilly...

HIV+ 01032000: Wet & Chilly...: Another chilly, wet spell has gotten to our area.  I could do without 1 or the other.  I can deal with the wet or the chilly, but both are...

HIV+ 01032000: Proto Plans..

HIV+ 01032000: Proto Plans..: We don't always have the luxury of having all the info or forewarning.   Sometimes, often due to forces beyond your control, you will ...

HIV+ 01032000: Another Nice Day...

HIV+ 01032000: Another Nice Day...: The weather is pleasant today; no rain, no wind, no high allergens.  We don't have anything planned for today, so its pretty laid back...

HIV+ 01032000: The Indiana Saga Continues...

HIV+ 01032000: The Indiana Saga Continues...: The outbreak of HIV, Hep C & who knows what else continues in Indiana.   In what was a reasonably  avoidable incident of mass HIV tran...

HIV+ 01032000: Yet Again...

HIV+ 01032000: Yet Again...: This article  is about a Pennsylvanian doctor settling a discrimination case against a + man & his family.   The results of this legal...

HIV+ 01032000: Down South...

HIV+ 01032000: Down South...: For the last week a lot of articles have been detailing the continued woes of HIV in the deep South.   Some writers words were laced with ...

HIV+ 01032000: Dark & Gloomy...

HIV+ 01032000: Dark & Gloomy...: The sky's very overcast this morning.  It'll probably rain soon.  If not, its just a lot drear for nothing.   The house is quie...

HIV+ 01032000: Going Healthy Backfire...

HIV+ 01032000: Going Healthy Backfire...: My roomie & I have been trying to eat better for a while. 1 of those ways was having beans on the weekend.  Beans are healthy, cheap &...

HIV+ 01032000: Chill Down..

HIV+ 01032000: Chill Down..: We had an abrupt storm yesterday.  The storm was expected, the hail wasn't.  Hail poured down for almost 20 minutes & covered the ...

HIV+ 01032000: The Stupidity Of Indiana Worsens...

HIV+ 01032000: The Stupidity Of Indiana Worsens...: Never mind they have an outbreak of HIV in small town Indiana.  Forget the governor pulled his head out & started a needle exchange pr...

HIV+ 01032000: Stupid Arguments...

HIV+ 01032000: Stupid Arguments...: I've been writing a about the HIV outbreak in Indiana.  The primary cause was IV drug use.  This could've been prevented via a cle...

HIV+ 01032000: Still Spreading...

HIV+ 01032000: Still Spreading...: The news keeps talking about the outbreak in Indiana.   I'm not sure why anyone is surprised about this. They didn't do anything t...

HIV+ 01032000: Spider Mites...

HIV+ 01032000: Spider Mites...: Having to run some errands today.  I lost a flowering bush earlier this week.  Well, I lost most of it.  The leaves were covered in small ...

HIV+ 01032000: Bogged Down Net...

HIV+ 01032000: Bogged Down Net...: There seems to be some sluggish issues with the net today.   Everything is taking forever & requiring a lot of reloads.    That's ...

HIV+ 01032000: Sort Of Against The Grain...

HIV+ 01032000: Sort Of Against The Grain...: There are several articles out about Victoria, Australia  pushing for the repeal of a 90's law passed to criminalize the intentional s...

HIV+ 01032000: Waiting...

HIV+ 01032000: Waiting...: Not going to post much today.  I'm waiting for a call from social services to go over my benefits renewal.  All I can do is wait. Hope...

HIV+ 01032000: Pleasant Day...

HIV+ 01032000: Pleasant Day...: Today is turning out to be rather pleasant so far.  The weather's nice & my allergies aren't being hellish.  The forecast says...

HIV+ 01032000: Allergy Med Hell...

HIV+ 01032000: Allergy Med Hell...: I've talked before about how I don't handle taking allergy meds for extended periods very well.   Turns out other than over drying...

HIV+ 01032000: The You Show...

HIV+ 01032000: The You Show...: People spend a lot of time telling us, "Its not all about you" or "Its not the 'You' show."  OK, maybe some of...

HIV+ 01032000: Hello Thursday...

HIV+ 01032000: Hello Thursday...: Not much going on here today.  We went shopping & the trash-men took the garbage away. Those are probably the highlights of my day.  E...

HIV+ 01032000: Yucky Muggy Polleny...

HIV+ 01032000: Yucky Muggy Polleny...: Last night was our 1st seriously muggy night, at least in my room.  It wasn't that bad for me until I was watching TV/  The chair bett...

HIV+ 01032000: A Not Much Tuesday...

HIV+ 01032000: A Not Much Tuesday...: I'm not sure why we were having so many power blips yesterday, they stopped by mid afternoon.  It was supposed to rain a lot last nigh...

HIV+ 01032000: The Monday After...

HIV+ 01032000: The Monday After...: We went shopping this morning.  It was the Monday morning after Easter.  That meant 1 thing, discounted candy.  I have to be careful durin...

HIV+ 01032000: Happy Chocolate Bunny Day...

HIV+ 01032000: Happy Chocolate Bunny Day...: Today is the day of chocolate bunnies.  If you're lucky, your's will be solid & of good quality.   If not, it might be an infe...

HIV+ 01032000: 1st Saturday...

HIV+ 01032000: 1st Saturday...: Another 1st weekend of the month.   April is here & tomorrow is Easter.  Other than the candy, I really don't care.   As I've ...

HIV+ 01032000: Computer Yuck...

HIV+ 01032000: Computer Yuck...: I'm having some computer issues today.  I'll try to get this rectified & blog tomorrow. Cya....

HIV+ 01032000: Another Month Underway...

HIV+ 01032000: Another Month Underway...: March has left us for the & we've entered April.  Spring is here & the season is being testy with it's up & down weath...

HIV+ 01032000: Mowed, Killed & Sprayed...

HIV+ 01032000: Mowed, Killed & Sprayed...: The lawn has been mowed, weed-killered & sprayed for bugs.  Too bad this is a regimen that will have to be repeated often.  I wish it ...

HIV+ 01032000: Another One Gone...

HIV+ 01032000: Another One Gone...: No matter where I've lived, I've always attracted stray cats.    I can usually get them to trust me.  That hasn't been the cas...

HIV+ 01032000: Busy, Tired & Achy...

HIV+ 01032000: Busy, Tired & Achy...: We went shopping earlier & everyone must have decided it was shopping day.  The place was packed.    My allergies are killing me &...

HIV+ 01032000: More HIV...

HIV+ 01032000: More HIV...: I've been reading a lot of articles lately about a rise of HIV cases in Indiana.  Then there are those discussing how over 50% of the ...

HIV+ 01032000: Skin & Scalp Issues...

HIV+ 01032000: Skin & Scalp Issues...: I found this post  on a Facebook page I'd not been following until now.   Its called,   HIV Awareness: Healthline .   I've talked ...

HIV+ 01032000: Tired...

HIV+ 01032000: Tired...: Ran some errands today.  Here & in Fort Smith.  We just got back & I'm worn out.  The errands were successful, but I'm tire...

HIV+ 01032000: Post Rain Day...

HIV+ 01032000: Post Rain Day...: We had a bit of a storm here last night.  Not nearly as much as other places in the state.  I had to go chase down a trash can lid, but th...

HIV+ 01032000: Open'em Up...

HIV+ 01032000: Open'em Up...: Yesterday we hit the 80's F.  It was nice.  It was also the 1st day we got to open the windows & air out the house.   I hate havin...

HIV+ 01032000: OT & Errands...

HIV+ 01032000: OT & Errands...: I have some more errands. This is off topic but applicable.  While growing up, we get used to things & develop preferences.  Sometimes...

HIV+ 01032000: Warmer Outside...

HIV+ 01032000: Warmer Outside...: Went shopping this morning.  I mistakenly wore my jacket.  Its still a bit chilly in the house.  Outdoors is reaching 70 already.  I opene...

HIV+ 01032000: 2 Days Into Spring...

HIV+ 01032000: 2 Days Into Spring...: I didn't do a post for the beginning of Spring.  I've been irritated with the whole thing.  So far,  all the season has brought is...

HIV+ 01032000: Plan-ish or Pipe-ish...

HIV+ 01032000: Plan-ish or Pipe-ish...: Its not a good morning.  It hasn't been in a long time.  I'm not really seeing a change in that any time soon.  A lot of times, ch...

HIV+ 01032000: Errands...

HIV+ 01032000: Errands...: We've got a bit to do this morning.  Plans haven't been finalized, but I think we're going to Fort Smith.  A friend wants some...

HIV+ 01032000: Chilly, Springish Morning...

HIV+ 01032000: Chilly, Springish Morning...: Outside, I see flowers & trees blooming.  This is pretty but my allergies are hating it.  It was chillier than I expected this morning...

HIV+ 01032000: Overslept...

HIV+ 01032000: Overslept...: For the last few nights there has been a cacophony of hellish sounds produced by warring, outdoor cats.  I'm normally pretty supportiv...

HIV+ 01032000: St Patrick's Day...

HIV+ 01032000: St Patrick's Day...: Today is the Emerald Day for many.  The day you might get pinched if you don't wear green.  Its also a good day to talk about percepti...

HIV+ 01032000: Monday Morning...

HIV+ 01032000: Monday Morning...: Its a rather typical Monday for us. We went shopping.  Its really starting to warm up here.  Too bad the pollen is busting out as well.   ...

HIV+ 01032000: Slow Sunday...

HIV+ 01032000: Slow Sunday...: Another Sunday without much going on.   That's alright.  I'm still trying to get passed this mess with the weather & my allerg...

HIV+ 01032000: Rain...

HIV+ 01032000: Rain...: It really rained quite a bit yesterday.  Everything's still soaked & the air is wet.  I spent most of yesterday chilled.  I'm ...

HIV+ 01032000: Rainy Day & Crappy Articles...

HIV+ 01032000: Rainy Day & Crappy Articles...: Its been misting & raining pretty much non-stop since yesterday afternoon.   For now, its lowered the pollen levels.  As soon as it st...

HIV+ 01032000: Ugggh, Pollen....

HIV+ 01032000: Ugggh, Pollen....: We went shopping this morning & it wasn't fun.   I'm still not adjusted to the time change.  I'm waking up to dark morning...

HIV+ 01032000: Another Wednesday, More Trash Out...

HIV+ 01032000: Another Wednesday, More Trash Out...: Its trash day again.  It could get up to 70 F here today.  Considering how much snow we had last week, its a little jarring.  Hopefully, t...

HIV+ 01032000: Not Sure...

HIV+ 01032000: Not Sure...: I'm not what's messing up, my internet or Google.  Everything Google & Blogger is acting weird.  I don't want to get into s...

HIV+ 01032000: The Single Approach Problem...

HIV+ 01032000: The Single Approach Problem...: Many people approach the challenges in an either-or fashion or that a single prong approach is best.    I doubt this has ever been the cas...

HIV+ 01032000: It Begins...

HIV+ 01032000: It Begins...: This was not a good morning.  I woke up to a much darker house thanks to Daylight Saving Time.  Last night we "Sprung" forward &...

HIV+ 01032000: Blipping Net...

HIV+ 01032000: Blipping Net...: This will be very brief.  My internet has been acting up the last couple of days & its already dropped twice today.  I've called &...

HIV+ 01032000: Frustrating....

HIV+ 01032000: Frustrating....: I'm a little irritated with articles right now.  Everywhere I looked today, there were article titles referring to flushing out hidden...

HIV+ 01032000: Next Up To Bat...

HIV+ 01032000: Next Up To Bat...: This article  is about a new attempt to implement research trying to cure HIV.   This is Sangamo  Bioscience's baby.  Its using stem c...

HIV+ 01032000: Not Good Today...

HIV+ 01032000: Not Good Today...: I feel like hell today & its my own doing.  I left the heaters on too high last night.  I woke up to  overly warm & dried out air....

HIV+ 01032000: Primates...

HIV+ 01032000: Primates...: There are quite a few recent articles relating the origin of some types of HIV to gorillas.  In the past, researchers have tied the virus ...

HIV+ 01032000: Candy Cigarettes...

HIV+ 01032000: Candy Cigarettes...: When I was little these things were every where, right along side bubblegum cigars.   They had a distinctive scent of a confection sug...

HIV+ 01032000: A Little Warmer...

HIV+ 01032000: A Little Warmer...: It's lightly raining outside today.  It was slightly frozen this morning.  It made a thin, crunchy layer of ice over things.  I tapped...

HIV+ 01032000: Snow Again...

HIV+ 01032000: Snow Again...: There was a small chance for some limited snow flurries yesterday.  Weatherman missed that 1.  We got snow, but it was way more than flurr...

HIV+ 01032000: Another Cold Morning...

HIV+ 01032000: Another Cold Morning...: I woke this morning & it was in the lower 20's F.  It isn't expected to get out of the 20's today.  I hate this cold weath...

HIV+ 01032000: Cold Morning Shopping...

HIV+ 01032000: Cold Morning Shopping...: It was a fairly cold outing this morning.  My hands are still chilly.  Its supposed to drop down quite a bit this morning.  It may hit as ...

HIV+ 01032000: Melt Off...

HIV+ 01032000: Melt Off...: We got a bit more than a dusting.  There was easily 6+ inches of snow on the van.  Luckily it wasn't ice.  The temps are slowly rising...

HIV+ 01032000: Irritated At Blogger...

HIV+ 01032000: Irritated At Blogger...: Blogger announced today they were introducing new restrictions on their site blocking adult content.   This doesn't directly affect th...

HIV+ 01032000: Interesting...

HIV+ 01032000: Interesting...: This article  discusses a means which could drastically cut the transmission of HIV in the U.S..  It  comes down to testing & treatmen...

HIV+ 01032000: No Snow Yet...

HIV+ 01032000: No Snow Yet...: The weather channel says we could get some wintry weather tonight & tomorrow.  Right now, all I see outside my window is some redbirds...

HIV+ 01032000: A Dusting...

HIV+ 01032000: A Dusting...: Apparently we're in for a slight snow on Sunday & Monday.  Nothing much & I'll believe it when I see it.  We've barely...

HIV+ 01032000: Dreary Again...

HIV+ 01032000: Dreary Again...: It's not all that cold right now, but its damp & dreary.  This is no weather for me.  I don't like damp, cold or dreary.  ...

HIV+ 01032000: New idea...

HIV+ 01032000: New idea...: These articles A & B , are among many the last few days talking about a new approach to fighting HIV.   I've been avoiding them f...

HIV+ 01032000: Basic, But Necessary...

HIV+ 01032000: Basic, But Necessary...: This article  describes some of the varied signs you may have HIV.  For many, this isn't new information, but for some it may be.  It ...

HIV+ 01032000: Cold Morning...

HIV+ 01032000: Cold Morning...: OK, we had another morning in the low temps.  We probably dipped down into the upper teens last night.  Our high is supposed to be mid 40&...

HIV+ 01032000: Glazed...

HIV+ 01032000: Glazed...: We had some freezing rain last night & this morning, but not much.  The roads are fairly clear, but most everything else has a thin sh...

HIV+ 01032000: Day After Candy...

HIV+ 01032000: Day After Candy...: Its done, the day after Valentine's candy has been raided at the store.  We have a decent amount of sweets for a bit.  Being patient, ...

HIV+ 01032000: Valentine's Day

HIV+ 01032000: Valentine's Day: Another February 14th is upon us.  Not that this holiday ever really mattered to me as anything other than a candy day.  Tomorrow, I'l...

HIV+ 01032000: Super Virus...

HIV+ 01032000: Super Virus...: This article  details a new variant form of HIV in Cuba.  When a person becomes infected with multiple strains of HIV, the viruses can som...

HIV+ 01032000: Transplant...

HIV+ 01032000: Transplant...: I blogged a while back about the possibility of HIV+ people receiving transplants from other + people.   This article  goes into more deta...

HIV+ 01032000: Midweek...

HIV+ 01032000: Midweek...: We took out the trash.  The air's a little brisk, but not nearly cold enough for the season.  Some of the flowering bushes are budding...

HIV+ 01032000: Afternoon Appointment...

HIV+ 01032000: Afternoon Appointment...: I've got a dentist appointment this afternoon.  Its only a cleaning, but I have to leave soon.  That doesn't leave me much time fo...

HIV+ 01032000: Yet Another Monday...

HIV+ 01032000: Yet Another Monday...: It's Monday again & that meant we went shopping this morning.  It was a pretty easy trip.  The store was fairly empty.  Great for ...

HIV+ 01032000: Warm Again...

HIV+ 01032000: Warm Again...: Here I am griping about the weather again.  It's 70 F again in February.  My allergies & sinuses are killing me.  The sinus draina...

HIV+ 01032000: Yuck...

HIV+ 01032000: Yuck...: That's how I feel right now, yucky.  We've gone from cold to almost 70 F.  The pollen is rising thanks to all the trees blooming. ...

HIV+ 01032000: 1st Feb Friday....

HIV+ 01032000: 1st Feb Friday....: Today is the 1st Friday of the month.  We've mostly gotten our bills underway.  There was a shopping trip this morning.  I'm glad ...

HIV+ 01032000: Weird Netting Yesterday...

HIV+ 01032000: Weird Netting Yesterday...int: Apparently, whatever happened to my net activities yesterday had nothing to do with the actual internet.  I couldn't get anything to l...

HIV+ 01032000: Internet Issues...

HIV+ 01032000: Internet Issues...: I don't know what's up with my net, but I can barely get it to do anything.  I'll blog more tomorrow. Cya...

HIV+ 01032000: Changes...

HIV+ 01032000: Changes...: Life is about change.   You can resist it, use it or go with the flow.  Mostly we've been resisting it as much as possible.   Or at le...

HIV+ 01032000: Drop Brrrr...

HIV+ 01032000: Drop Brrrr...: The temperature dropped into the mid teens F last night.   That was no fun going out into this morning.   We had to go shopping & it w...

HIV+ 01032000: Hello Febuary...

HIV+ 01032000: Hello Febuary...: The 1st month of 2015 has left the building.  Thank you January for not sucking like you did last year.  For that, we are very grateful. ...

HIV+ 01032000: Oh Please...

HIV+ 01032000: Oh Please...: This " article " is about a university professor who claims Craigslist contributed to an over 15% increase in the spread of HIV,...

HIV+ 01032000: Last Friday...

HIV+ 01032000: Last Friday...: There's only 1 day left in January.  We're 8.5% through 2015.  That's sorta scary how fast this month has gone.   My roomi...

HIV+ 01032000: Things To Do...

HIV+ 01032000: Things To Do...: We did some shopping & a run to the post office then morning.   We're having a change in our schedule for the upcoming months.  I&...

HIV+ 01032000: Appointment...

HIV+ 01032000: Appointment...: My doctor's appointment went as expected.  It was a a touch base type thing, nothing special.  Unfortunately. my pharmacy has struck a...

HIV+ 01032000: Better...

HIV+ 01032000: Better...: I'm not sure what hit me yesterday afternoon, but I felt like crap.  It was most digestive issues & nausea  I can only guess it wa...

HIV+ 01032000: First Last Monday...

HIV+ 01032000: First Last Monday...: This is the last Monday of January.  The 1st month of the year is wrapping up.  So far, this has been a much better year for me & mine...

HIV+ 01032000: Windy Sunday...

HIV+ 01032000: Windy Sunday...: Not much going on today.  I'm glad.  We're in another upswing in temperatures, back up to 60 F.  This weather switching has left m...

HIV+ 01032000: LBC...

HIV+ 01032000: LBC...: There's a little, black cat outside my window staring at me.  (S)He, has been lurking since it was a kitten back in August.  It will w...

HIV+ 01032000: Mental State...

HIV+ 01032000: Mental State...: I'm not going to point to any specific article today.  There's been a recent influx of reports regarding the mental health of gay ...

HIV+ 01032000: Plateau...

HIV+ 01032000: Plateau...: My wellness goals have plateaued a bit.  The weather did a downswing in temperature & it began raining.  It could've been freezing...

HIV+ 01032000: Trash Day...

HIV+ 01032000: Trash Day...: We've taken the trash to the curb & that was our big production of the day.   I'm feeling better.  However, if there's 1 t...

HIV+ 01032000: Sniffles & Aches...

HIV+ 01032000: Sniffles & Aches...: My allergies are acting up quite a bit.  This unseasonably warm weather we're having has stirred up quite a bit pollen.  The wind'...

HIV+ 01032000: Possibly Sick...

HIV+ 01032000: Possibly Sick...: The friend my roomie visited last Thursday called with news she'd been to the ER for the flu.  This could be problematic, she has a ch...

HIV+ 01032000: Warm Sunday...

HIV+ 01032000: Warm Sunday...: Its nearly 65 F here.  Unfortunately, that's waking up bugs & putting the junipers into pollen production mode.   This is being a ...

HIV+ 01032000: Fairly Nice Day...

HIV+ 01032000: Fairly Nice Day...: Its a little weird that we're setting at 61 F in Oklahoma during January.  I'm sure the weather will flip again soon & plunge ...

HIV+ 01032000: Sensitive...

HIV+ 01032000: Sensitive...: The dentist finished my crown yesterday.  Hopefully, the last 1 I'll need for quite a while.   Since last night, the new crown has pro...

HIV+ 01032000: Busy Dentist Day...

HIV+ 01032000: Busy Dentist Day...: I have somethings to get done before I head out of here.  I don't have  a lot of time today.  I've got to get cleaned up & hea...

HIV+ 01032000: Trash Day...

HIV+ 01032000: Trash Day...: Its warming up a little.  I'm starting to feel better, still a little off, but better than I was.  Tomorrow is going to be a bit busy ...

HIV+ 01032000: Recovering Maybe...

HIV+ 01032000: Recovering Maybe...: I've felt like crap for days now.  I feel a little better today.  Maybe, whatever this is heading out finally.  I'm still tired &a...

HIV+ 01032000: Wet Monday...

HIV+ 01032000: Wet Monday...: We went shopping this morning.  I have to admit, we were slightly worried about the roads.  There was supposed to have been freezing rain ...

HIV+ 01032000: Technical Issues...

HIV+ 01032000: Technical Issues...: Well, more like body issues.  I'm not feeling great today.   The cold, wet weather we've been having is wreaking a bit of havoc on...

HIV+ 01032000: Another Saturday...

HIV+ 01032000: Another Saturday...: I'm just trying to stay warm & not catch a cold. I've been on the verge of 1 for a while now.  The cold weather has stayed wet...

HIV+ 01032000: Where's The Warm...

HIV+ 01032000: Where's The Warm...: We went shopping this morning & it wasn't a pleasant experience.   We're getting to that point of the year where it's stay...

HIV+ 01032000: Wow. Just Wow...

HIV+ 01032000: Wow. Just Wow...: I believe in giving recognition where its deserved.  This article  talks about a woman who deserves acknowledgment.   This is the story of...

HIV+ 01032000: Cold Trash Day...

HIV+ 01032000: Cold Trash Day...: Today was haul to the curb day.  Normally, I like getting the trash out of the house, not today.   It's cold, wet & windy out ther...

HIV+ 01032000: Just Another Tuesday...

HIV+ 01032000: Just Another Tuesday...: Not much is going on here today.   I'm fine by that.  We've had a lot going on for quite a while & it's nice to be post ho...

HIV+ 01032000: BRRRR!!!

HIV+ 01032000: BRRRR!!!: It got quite a bit colder today than it should've.  This morning was about 18 F.  I was expecting a mid 20 something low point & f...

HIV+ 01032000: Winter Is Upon Us...

HIV+ 01032000: Winter Is Upon Us...: It was fairly chilly this morning.   It was the 1st time over a  month the water I leave for the outdoor cats was frozen at all.  We proba...

HIV+ 01032000: 4th & 15th ...

HIV+ 01032000: 4th & 15th ...: I'm writing this a little early but that's OK.   This blog is now 4 years old.  I've written daily for that time.  I&#...

HIV+ 01032000: Soggy Second...

HIV+ 01032000: Soggy Second...: It's the 2nd of January 2015 & its been drizzling for most the morning & the night before.  At least, its not freezing into sl...

HIV+ 01032000: 2015...

HIV+ 01032000: 2015...: This is the 1st day of 2015.  I don't want to talk about anything negative.  I don't want to gripe or complain.   I want this...