HIV+ 01032000: New Year's Eve....

HIV+ 01032000: New Year's Eve....: I'm back.  At least the vaccinations help me lessen intensity of the pneumonia.   The hospital sucked.  Most the people were fine, ...

HIV+ 01032000: Post for Dec. 30...

HIV+ 01032000: Post for Dec. 30...: Woke feeling worse & went in to see the doctor.  I was announced, yet again, I have pneumonia.   It wasn't the same type as la...

HIV+ 01032000: Sickness Remains...

HIV+ 01032000: Sickness Remains...: It's the 3rd day of this stuff.  If I'm not doing better, I'll probably need to go to the doctor tomorrow.  My roomie thin...

HIV+ 01032000: Still Sick....

HIV+ 01032000: Still Sick....: I'm still not feeling well.  I hope I get better today.   I'm still incredibly sore.    Here's oping tomorrow is better. ...

HIV+ 01032000: Sick...

HIV+ 01032000: Sick...: I'm not sure what's wrong with me, but I started coughing last night for about an hour.  That stopped, my body went into spasm...

HIV+ 01032000: Post...

HIV+ 01032000: Post...: No matter how great a holiday is, the day after is weird for me.   The post holiday day is like hanging around with someone after an a...

HIV+ 01032000: Merry Christmas...

HIV+ 01032000: Merry Christmas...: The holiday is here & we have plans.  Hopefully they'll go well.  It's a quiet, sunny morning.  It really doesn't fee...

HIV+ 01032000: Spirit...

HIV+ 01032000: Spirit...: Living with HIV can be overwhelming.  You'll wonder why am I doing this.  There will be days when you're certain you made th...

HIV+ 01032000: Plans Change Maybe...

HIV+ 01032000: Plans Change Maybe...: Our holiday plans tend to be a bit tentative.   What showing of movie or where we'll be after is always a little uncertain until t...

HIV+ 01032000: Yuletide...

HIV+ 01032000: Yuletide...: It's Yule & Winter is here.   The shortest, darkest days of the year are upon us.  Slowly the days will last longer, but for n...

HIV+ 01032000: It Has Begun...

HIV+ 01032000: It Has Begun...: Tonight will be bring the Solstice & tomorrow Yuletide will begin.  Winter is here.  It began with a grey, rainy morning.  Havin...

HIV+ 01032000: HIV Talk...

HIV+ 01032000: HIV Talk...: Info about HIV has dwindled.  In the 90s, it was inescapable.  It was quite literally everywhere.  You could be easily be overwhelmed ...

HIV+ 01032000: Wrap Up...

HIV+ 01032000: Wrap Up...: Everything's wrapping up.  TV shows are finished for the fall, shows ended, seasons are winding down.  Solstice is in 2 days, Chri...

HIV+ 01032000: Young Minds...

HIV+ 01032000: Young Minds...: This piece  pertains to the brain development of HIV+ children. It's known HIV can cause neurological damage.   Many had hoped wit...

HIV+ 01032000: 2 Weeks...

HIV+ 01032000: 2 Weeks...: Only 14 days left in the year, 7 days before Christmas Eve & 7 more before the New Year chimes.   It's not the coldest morning...

HIV+ 01032000: More Apt To...

HIV+ 01032000: More Apt To...: Occasionally, I see an article about how people living with HIV are more apt to contract A, B or C...  Yes, we are.  HIV is a virus th...

HIV+ 01032000: Grey Nothing...

HIV+ 01032000: Grey Nothing...:  Everything's grey this morning.   It'll probably rain tonight & then be colder until Wednesday.  I'm not unhappy abou...

HIV+ 01032000: Only 2 More...

HIV+ 01032000: Only 2 More...: There are 2 more Saturdays left in 2019 & it looks nothing like Christmastime.  It's a bit gray & feels like a cold, wet A...

HIV+ 01032000: Costs...

HIV+ 01032000: Costs...: Costs is still a major detriment for those on an HIV regimen.    I'm not going to post a citation, because they're fairly vari...

HIV+ 01032000: Re-Update...

HIV+ 01032000: Re-Update...: I've posted about this twice.  1st, about how paywalls kept me from seeing an article about misleading ads concerning HIV on Faceb...

HIV+ 01032000: Last Full Moon...

HIV+ 01032000: Last Full Moon...: It got cold last night & I woke to a chilly house.   My breath is steaming after each sip of tea.  I'm trying to be as positiv...

HIV+ 01032000: Click Yuck...

HIV+ 01032000: Click Yuck...: I was upset yesterday, I couldn't get to an article on the Washington Post .  The title alleged Facebook was allowing posts with m...

HIV+ 01032000: UGGH...

HIV+ 01032000: UGGH...: It's hard enough to find articles.  Quite often I can find them,  but they're just behind paywalls.  This is a problem, I don&...

HIV+ 01032000: Full Weeks...

HIV+ 01032000: Full Weeks...: The 1st full week of December has passed.   There are only 2 more until Christmas & 3 in the year.  There are a few days in change...

HIV+ 01032000: Slow Post Morning...

HIV+ 01032000: Slow Post Morning...: Not much going on this morning.  Even less in the way of articles.  Most are discussing the need for more testing, treatment & pre...

HIV+ 01032000: Gilead Again...

HIV+ 01032000: Gilead Again...: This piece alleges  Gilead  manipulated the HIV drug market.   It produces the main ingredient in PrEP & several HIV medications....

HIV+ 01032000: Nothing Day...

HIV+ 01032000: Nothing Day...: We have nothing to do today, good.  Monday was errands & shopping, Tuesday was an appointment in Tulsa, yesterday was more errands...

HIV+ 01032000: Update & PrEP...

HIV+ 01032000: Update & PrEP...: According to this piece  & others, the US will provide PrEP meds to the uninsured.  The motto is, "Ready, Set, PrEP,"  ho...

HIV+ 01032000: Heading Out...

HIV+ 01032000: Heading Out...: This is going to be a rushed morning.  I have to get around, take a shower & eat.  Then we have to hit the bank & get gas.  My...

HIV+ 01032000: Busy Week...

HIV+ 01032000: Busy Week...: The beginning of the month is always busy.  Besides shopping, bill paying & errands, I also have an appointment in Tulsa tomorrow....

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

HIV+ 01032000: December & World AIDS Day...: It's World AIDS Day .   These pages from UNAIDS , CDC & Newsweek detail more on the day.   The WAD page wants everyone to &q...

HIV+ 01032000: Goodbye November...

HIV+ 01032000: Goodbye November...: November is almost gone.  There's December & then 2019's only a memory.  This wasn't an easy month or year.  Still thi...

HIV+ 01032000: DIsmal Wind Down...

HIV+ 01032000: DIsmal Wind Down...: Thanksgiving's over & the last 2 days of the month look to be a dreary, wet mess.  After that, only 31 days remain in 2019.  I...

HIV+ 01032000: Turkey Day...

HIV+ 01032000: Turkey Day...: This brief article  details how half of European HIV+ women were diagnosed late.  That means several things, the virus has more time t...

HIV+ 01032000: WTF & Out...

HIV+ 01032000: WTF & Out...: There are articles out about a sperm-bank in New Zealand.  I won't support the validity of this concept with a link.  IMO, it'...

HIV+ 01032000: They Don't Know...

HIV+ 01032000: They Don't Know...: I've blogged a lot about HIV awareness & education.  Still, society has moved more towards pure prevention, mostly via treatme...

HIV+ 01032000: Holiday Week...

HIV+ 01032000: Holiday Week...: Thursday's Thanksgiving.  We have plans with a friend for the holiday.  Nothing big, but we usually don't do big.   Holidays a...

HIV+ 01032000: NYC Low...

HIV+ 01032000: NYC Low...: There've been many articles over NYC's record low HIV infection rates.  Their numbers haven't been this low in over a deca...

HIV+ 01032000: Grey...

HIV+ 01032000: Grey...: I woke to drear.  There isn't much going today.  It cooled down, but that was expected.  Thanksgiving is Thursday, but I'm not...

HIV+ 01032000: And Again...

HIV+ 01032000: And Again...: According to this post , due to a sterilization error more than 1,000 patients in an Indiana hospital may have exposed to HIV, hepatit...

HIV+ 01032000: Rush Morning...

HIV+ 01032000: Rush Morning...: No time this morning, I have to get over to Fort Smith.  The dentist is fitting the permanent crown today.  I'm happy this is almo...

HIV+ 01032000: Midweek...

HIV+ 01032000: Midweek...: Nothing much is going on today.  We'll have to handle trash later.   That'll be about it.   It'll be an early morning tomo...

HIV+ 01032000: Simple Piece & Plans...

HIV+ 01032000: Simple Piece & Plans...: This piece  is simple & not very informative.  It's about the 1st time a clinician had to inform a patient they were HIV+.  ...

HIV+ 01032000: No Big Secret...

HIV+ 01032000: No Big Secret...: Over time, you have to accept some ugly truths about people.  Articles detail the major obstacles for those living with HIV.  They fac...

HIV+ 01032000: Downhill Now...

HIV+ 01032000: Downhill Now...: 2019 is winding down.  There are only 11 days til Thanksgiving, 38 for Christmas & 44 left in the year.   That's not much. ...

HIV+ 01032000: Icky Friday...

HIV+ 01032000: Icky Friday...: I went to the pharmacy for a prescription.  While there, I got my flu shot.  Normally, these things are just get the shot & it&#39...

HIV+ 01032000: Serious Blank..

HIV+ 01032000: Serious Blank..: I was drawing a blank about what to write about this morning.  There was nothing new in the way of articles.  There's nothing happ...

HIV+ 01032000: Another Cold Morning...

HIV+ 01032000: Another Cold Morning...: Not much going on this morning.   It was just above freezing when I woke.  We're supposed to have a couple more of the frigid over...

HIV+ 01032000: Poof...

HIV+ 01032000: Poof...: There were articles this morning.  Every time I'd clicked, the link, the site said the piece couldn't be found.  I have no ide...

HIV+ 01032000: Frigid, Awfuls...

HIV+ 01032000: Frigid, Awfuls...: It got cold last night.  It was our 1st dip into the teens this season.  We might not get above freezing today.  It won't get any ...

HIV+ 01032000: Wet & Frigid...

HIV+ 01032000: Wet & Frigid...: Woke to more wet drear.  It's only going to get colder.  Yesterday we got into the 70s, by tonight we could be down into the teens...

HIV+ 01032000: Quiet Sunday...

HIV+ 01032000: Quiet Sunday...: This weekend has been quiet & we needed that.  This year's been both tedious & overwhelming.  For now, things are going OK...

HIV+ 01032000: Yeah, Really...

HIV+ 01032000: Yeah, Really...: This article  reports  American Gene Technology    has developed a developed a potential cure for HIV.  Going by the company name, I&#...

HIV+ 01032000: Another Chilly Morning...

HIV+ 01032000: Another Chilly Morning...: The 1st week of November is over & I'm still not feeling the holidays.  I'm cold but not festive.  Not that I'm ever t...

HIV+ 01032000: US vs Gilead...

HIV+ 01032000: US vs Gilead...: This piece  details how the US government is suing Gilead over it's PrEP medications, including Truvada.  Apparently, there was so...

HIV+ 01032000: Article & Updates...

HIV+ 01032000: Article & Updates...: There were articles this morning.  There were some about a new sub-strain of HIV found in Africa.  At this point, most of the info was...

HIV+ 01032000: Busy...

HIV+ 01032000: Busy...: It's going to be a rushed morning.  I have to go out in just a minute so I can get labs drawn.  Then I have to get back & call...

HIV+ 01032000: Not Great Monday...

HIV+ 01032000: Not Great Monday...: I still haven't got my blood work done.  The van battery is messed up again.  I don't when I'm going to get either of thos...

HIV+ 01032000: Fallback...

HIV+ 01032000: Fallback...: The time change reverted & i'm definitely not a fan.  My roomie is.  I hate the fact it'll be dark before 6 & eventual...

HIV+ 01032000: Responsibility For Self...

HIV+ 01032000: Responsibility For Self...: Often, I find articles about how the medical community has failed some group.   It doesn't matter if it's people of color, wom...

HIV+ 01032000: November Is Here...

HIV+ 01032000: November Is Here...: November's here & the holiday season has officially begun.  We'll change time on Sunday.  Vet's day is 11th.  Thanksgi...

HIV+ 01032000: Happy Samhain...

HIV+ 01032000: Happy Samhain...: October is winding down.  We' actually had to turn on the heaters last night.  I'm not happy about that, but it got under fr...

HIV+ 01032000: Busy Ending...

HIV+ 01032000: Busy Ending...: This month hasn't been fun & the tail end of it is proving overfilled with things.   We've already had to deal with the roo...

HIV+ 01032000: Small Update...

HIV+ 01032000: Small Update...:  Our cat, Mr. Fluffy Dammit Salem, is my pic today because it's National Cat Day . The doctor who is at least somewhat resp...

HIV+ 01032000: Roof, Teeth & Shopping...

HIV+ 01032000: Roof, Teeth & Shopping...: Sunrise is coming later & making it difficult to get out of bed.  Especially on mornings I have things to do.  Articles were overw...

HIV+ 01032000: Poor & In Need....

HIV+ 01032000: Poor & In Need....: This article  is just 1 of several that have been circulating about a city in Pakistan where over 1,100 people have contracted HIV.  N...

HIV+ 01032000: Unkind...

HIV+ 01032000: Unkind...: I still don't know anything about the roof.  I'm not in a good place.  There were a few articles today.  But, I'm in such ...

HIV+ 01032000: Piling On...

HIV+ 01032000: Piling On...: I'm not doing well this morning.  I didn't sleep well.  It's been raining for over 24 hours & it's supposed to kee...

HIV+ 01032000: Another Crown...

HIV+ 01032000: Another Crown...: A serious thing they don't mention enough these days, is how just being HIV+ can adversely affect your dental health.  Some meds...

HIV+ 01032000: Appointment...

HIV+ 01032000: Appointment...: Again, not much for articles.  It's Wednesday, so it's trash day.   I need to get around & handle that.  Afterwards, I hav...

HIV+ 01032000: Another Tuesday...

HIV+ 01032000: Another Tuesday...: This will be a short post.  There's  nothing new in the way of articles & I don't really have anything to complain about. ...

HIV+ 01032000: Weird Night...

HIV+ 01032000: Weird Night...: There were storms last night & they made for odd sleeping.  The humidity & temperature kept changing.  There was wind & lig...

HIV+ 01032000: The Last Mow...

HIV+ 01032000: The Last Mow...: The lawn got its last mow of the season yesterday.  Good,  my sinuses can't take much more this year.   Everything in the yard has...

HIV+ 01032000: Vibrate...

HIV+ 01032000: Vibrate...: This Fall is off to a poor start.  A ton of stress tidbits has crashed into our lives.  The weather is dismal.  Allergies are still bo...

HIV+ 01032000: Again...

HIV+ 01032000: Again...: There were a lot of articles talking about a man being arrested for knowingly infecting his partners with HIV.  I'm not going to p...

HIV+ 01032000: Misc & Testing...

HIV+ 01032000: Misc & Testing...: This piece  from Harvard Health Publishing, states over half the HIV+ people are 50+.  Also, that less than 40% of Americans  have eve...

HIV+ 01032000: Mini-ish Meltdown...

HIV+ 01032000: Mini-ish Meltdown...: Life strikes again.  A lot of crap decided to be an issue yesterday.  The van's battery died.  I have to get someone out here, jum...

HIV+ 01032000: Nada...

HIV+ 01032000: Nada...: Another fruitless day for articles.  Maybe there'll be some tomorrow.  I've seen some things in development, but most of them ...

HIV+ 01032000: Mid Monday...

HIV+ 01032000: Mid Monday...: The weather snap has made its presence known.  I feel off, not horrible, but off.   My head is stuffy & I'm dealing with a mor...

HIV+ 01032000: NAFLD...

HIV+ 01032000: NAFLD...: This piece  states a new drug approach has been developed for Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease ( NAFLD ).   This issue can be life th...

HIV+ 01032000: Thanks For Nothing...

HIV+ 01032000: Thanks For Nothing...: I'm not a fan of using overtly political sites.  For this, I will.  The 1st article on Vox & the 2nd  Washington Examiner .  ...

HIV+ 01032000: Autumn In Oklahoma Is A Myth...

HIV+ 01032000: Autumn In Oklahoma Is A Myth...: I don't remember our last actual Fall here.  It's been a while.   August used to be blazing & dry, then September would be...

HIV+ 01032000: Dreary & Cooler...

HIV+ 01032000: Dreary & Cooler...: Trash is out & I woke to dismal skies.  It'll be warmer for a bit today & then start to cool down.  We could be looking at...

HIV+ 01032000: Issue With Speed...

HIV+ 01032000: Issue With Speed...: A brief post today.  This piece  is about concerns that rapid tests for HIV may be producing false negatives.  If so, this is a major ...

HIV+ 01032000: Seriously California WTF...

HIV+ 01032000: Seriously California WTF...: IMO, good intentions have struck again in California.  According to this piece & others, the state decided to allow pharmacists t...

HIV+ 01032000: Again Stress...

HIV+ 01032000: Again Stress...: Sorry for the broken record routine.  Yesterday was no better than before.  It started out a drearfest & then moved on to worse.  ...

HIV+ 01032000: So Far Nothing...

HIV+ 01032000: So Far Nothing...: This morning has been fine, but I'm starting to have issues waking.   When I see the sunrise & sunset times recede into the da...

HIV+ 01032000: Nerved Out...

HIV+ 01032000: Nerved Out...: I haven't heard much more about my brother's condition.  My father said he was still had a breathing tube yesterday.  I have n...

HIV+ 01032000: No Rest...

HIV+ 01032000: No Rest...: I needed yesterday to be restful, stress free & full of nothing.  I didn't get any of that.   I knew I had to run some early e...

HIV+ 01032000: Bill Day Again...

HIV+ 01032000: Bill Day Again...: It's the start of bills day.  It should be mostly finished by tomorrow.  It's nice having them out of the way.  I'm just w...

HIV+ 01032000: Oh Well...

HIV+ 01032000: Oh Well...: My pleas for a more amicable October fell on deaf ears.  The 1st day of the month was hot, full of mowing noisPublish Poste, smells of bad grillin...

HIV+ 01032000: October...

HIV+ 01032000: October...: October is back & at leas the 1st few days will be hot like September.   I have a back feeling this is going to be another No-Fall...

HIV+ 01032000: Low...

HIV+ 01032000: Low...: Of the bad points of having a chronic illness, exhaustion has to be near or at the top.  The other things can be worse, but they usual...

HIV+ 01032000: Last September Sunday...

HIV+ 01032000: Last September Sunday...: The month is wrapping up & Fall is off to a rocky start.  There's still grass, bugs, heat & lots of humidity.   Allegedly,...

HIV+ 01032000: Conversation Change...

HIV+ 01032000: Conversation Change...: Short post this morning.  I'd just like to make point & then I'm done for the day.   I've noticed a trend in articles ...

HIV+ 01032000: Cortisol Control...

HIV+ 01032000: Cortisol Control...: After yesterday morning, I decided to look into managing cortisol.  I thought if I could do it, maybe I could lessen the number of bad...

HIV+ 01032000: Cortisol Suckage...

HIV+ 01032000: Cortisol Suckage...: I've had a few not great mornings this Fall.  This was my 1st super-stressed wake-up.  Some mornings I wake terrified or worried a...

HIV+ 01032000: Your Life....

HIV+ 01032000: Your Life....: The last bit has been rough on me & I don't see a break coming  soon.  I'm trying to wade through this muck but it's n...

HIV+ 01032000: No More...

HIV+ 01032000: No More...: This won't be pleasant.  Yet again, I didn't find any articles to write about.  The weather is still difficult.  I feel fairly...

HIV+ 01032000: Not Sure...

HIV+ 01032000: Not Sure...: For a bit there light was beaming through the window.  It was awesome.  It probably won't last, but I wish it would.  It's dri...

HIV+ 01032000: Still Tired...

HIV+ 01032000: Still Tired...: There wasn't much in the way in articles this morning. Some guy from the new Queer Eye show came out as HIV+.   I'm glad he f...

HIV+ 01032000: Over It...

HIV+ 01032000: Over It...: This month hasn't been good for me.  I've been ill.  It's been hot.  Things wear out.  Stores have been crappy.  People ar...

HIV+ 01032000: A Little Rain...

HIV+ 01032000: A Little Rain...: I'm trying to be thankful, it's not going so well.  It's cooler this morning & it's rained about .1" at most....

HIV+ 01032000: A Break, Maybe...

HIV+ 01032000: A Break, Maybe...: Today is supposed to be the last day in the 90s for a while.   The forecast has said that before, this month even.  We'll see if...

HIV+ 01032000: Allergies & Eyes...

HIV+ 01032000: Allergies & Eyes...: Allergies have taken their toll on my eyes.  My eyes have had enough of it.  My right eye is red.  I'm hoping I don't have to ...

HIV+ 01032000: Stigma Goes On...

HIV+ 01032000: Stigma Goes On...: This article was at the top of the heap.  Gareth Thomas, a former Welsh rugby star revealed himself as HIV+.  He also revealed he w...

HIV+ 01032000: So It goes...

HIV+ 01032000: So It goes...: It's more of the same.  There's not much in the way of articles.  I guess this heat is killing them off as well.    It's s...

HIV+ 01032000: September Sucks...

HIV+ 01032000: September Sucks...: This month has seriously been the worst.  It's been consistently the hottest.  It's allergy ridden & has left me ill. I&#3...

HIV+ 01032000: Feelings...

HIV+ 01032000: Feelings...: There've been a lot of articles over chemsex parties & how they're refueling the HIV epidemic.  This isn't just an Ame...

HIV+ 01032000: Needs To Give...

HIV+ 01032000: Needs To Give...: Something has to give soon.  Between the heat, humidity & ragweed, I'm sick & not just of it.  I spent yesterday with mino...

HIV+ 01032000: Sacked By Allergies...

HIV+ 01032000: Sacked By Allergies...: Weird, lagging, Summer temps & odd light have made this month difficult so far.   Still, the biggest culprit is ragweed.  We'v...

HIV+ 01032000: HIV Hate...

HIV+ 01032000: HIV Hate...: I don't see another motivation than hate for what's depicted in this article .   Former Florida Governor Rick Scott let $50 - ...

HIV+ 01032000: Bad Morning...

HIV+ 01032000: Bad Morning...: Yesterday's appointment went fine, medically.  Everything else  sucked.  My appointment was at 8:45.  I expected to be out of ther...

HIV+ 01032000: Early & Out...

HIV+ 01032000: Early & Out...: I'm up a little earlier than normal.  I have an appointment at 8:45 with my primary.  It's a quarterly thing with him.  It sho...

HIV+ 01032000: Hot Sunday...

HIV+ 01032000: Hot Sunday...: The 2nd Sunday in September is supposed to the  hottest day of the month.  It'd be among the hottest of the Summer.  I'm wakin...

HIV+ 01032000: Disconnect...

HIV+ 01032000: Disconnect...: It can't decide whether it's hella hot Summer or massively, muggy Fall.  Neither are great choices, but I'd go with the le...

HIV+ 01032000: Change In The Hurricane...

HIV+ 01032000: Change In The Hurricane...: Used to, when there was a hurricane on the coast, it affected us as well.  It took a few days, but it did.  We got a notable cool down...

HIV+ 01032000: Fake News, Real Stigma...

HIV+ 01032000: Fake News, Real Stigma...: This piece  details an event in Cincinnati.  An online bulletin was spread on Facebook.  It appeared as a legitimate city  health noti...

HIV+ 01032000: Trying Newish...

HIV+ 01032000: Trying Newish...: We went out to eat yesterday for the tail end of my birthday.  It was a place that became a chain over the last 20+ years.  I went to ...

HIV+ 01032000: Put Off...

HIV+ 01032000: Put Off...: Not much going on here.  We'll head out in a bit & handle more bill paying.  Monday holidays throw things off.  We're goin...

HIV+ 01032000: September Continues...

HIV+ 01032000: September Continues...: It's Labor Day, the holiday that always trashed my birthday as a kid.  It wasn't even a good holiday that got you gifts or che...

HIV+ 01032000: Hello September & 53...

HIV+ 01032000: Hello September & 53...: Today is the 1st of September & birthday.  OK, both of you, it should be easy to be better than the previous month & year.  ...

HIV+ 01032000: Goodbye August & No More 52...

HIV+ 01032000: Goodbye August & No More 52...: This is the last day of August & my last few hours of being 52.  I'd love to say August was nice, but it wasn't. There was...

HIV+ 01032000: Foul Morning...

HIV+ 01032000: Foul Morning...: I hate this area.  If I got to move & this town was set ablaze, I'd roast marshmallows on it's burning carcass.  I don&#39...

HIV+ 01032000: Errands & Allergens...

HIV+ 01032000: Errands & Allergens...: The tailend of August has not been friendly.  Even though the temps have dropped, the humidity hasn't.  We ran over to Ft. Smith &...

HIV+ 01032000: Seasonal Shift...

HIV+ 01032000: Seasonal Shift...: It's shifting from Summer to Fall.  Meteorologically, Summer ends in 3 days, for others it lasts until Equinox.   Mabon is the las...

HIV+ 01032000: Division...

HIV+ 01032000: Division...: Many articles detail stigma & the inability of certain populations to deal with HIV due to their cultural issues with the virus or...

HIV+ 01032000: Lasts...

HIV+ 01032000: Lasts...: Yesterday was the last Sunday in August 2019.  It was also the last Sunday in my year.  Next Sunday will be my birthday.  We'll tr...

HIV+ 01032000: LIttle Much...

HIV+ 01032000: LIttle Much...: This month has been a little much for me.  It started off OK & then got pretty hot.  The last few days have been dismal, rainy hel...

HIV+ 01032000: Battery Life & Summer...

HIV+ 01032000: Battery Life & Summer...: Summer heat & humidity is a beast.  We don't like it, the cat's retreat, even the appliances complain.   When you can use ...

HIV+ 01032000: Rain...

HIV+ 01032000: Rain...: It's been raining since yesterday afternoon.  It's nearing an inch.  There are flood watches in local areas.  Of course it&#...

HIV+ 01032000: Telemed Mishaps...

HIV+ 01032000: Telemed Mishaps...: My telemed appointment took way longer than it should've.   I get to the place & there was no bus.  I park & call. I was t...

HIV+ 01032000: Telemedicine...

HIV+ 01032000: Telemedicine...: Brief post this morning, I have a telemedicine appointment shortly.   It shouldn't take long & I'm just expecting to go ov...

HIV+ 01032000: Deserved....

HIV+ 01032000: Deserved....: This piece  is about a Florida man who was convicted on counts of failing to disclose his HIV status to others before having sex.   Th...

HIV+ 01032000: Not Much Monday...

HIV+ 01032000: Not Much Monday...: Another Monday & it's time to go shopping.   I don't have much for Tuesday.  I have more than I'd like on Wednesday. ...

HIV+ 01032000: Seriously Hot Now...

HIV+ 01032000: Seriously Hot Now...: It's been hot,  nothing out of the ordinary for August.  At least it was hot enough to burn off some of the humidity during the ...

HIV+ 01032000: Clusters....

HIV+ 01032000: Clusters....: The pic above was from this  article .  It goes over HIV clusters, their regions & dangers to the reduction efforts in those a...

HIV+ 01032000: More Irk & Some Finished...

HIV+ 01032000: More Irk & Some Finished...: August is being somewhat contrary.  Nothing major has happened, just a series of little jabs.  I was hoping some things could handle t...

HIV+ 01032000: Maybe Today...

HIV+ 01032000: Maybe Today...: Any chance for a cool down seems to have evaporated.   I didn't want cold, it was just hoping for a little less heat & humidit...

HIV+ 01032000: Irksome...

HIV+ 01032000: Irksome...: I'm waiting for a handyman.  The backdoor needs fixed.  The  screen door mounting cracked.  I hope it's an easy fix.   I'm...

HIV+ 01032000: Semi-Anniversary...

HIV+ 01032000: Semi-Anniversary...: 6 months ago, the day before Valentine's (AKA 2 days before cheap chocolate day), I developed a brain bleed & was taken to the ...

HIV+ 01032000: Almost Oklahoma August...

HIV+ 01032000: Almost Oklahoma August...: We hit 100 F for the 1st time this year.  I don't think we did at all last year.  I could've lived without it.  It'd alm...

HIV+ 01032000: Yesterday Was A Thing...

HIV+ 01032000: Yesterday Was A Thing...: Yesterday morning was hellish.  I was happy.   I'd dealt with an issue & it'd save us some time & effort.  Then I took...

HIV+ 01032000: Might Have To...

HIV+ 01032000: Might Have To...: We may have to go out later.  We need a new litter box,  the old 1 cracked.    I think I may have found a solution online, if not out ...

HIV+ 01032000: Where...

HIV+ 01032000: Where...: It was supposed to storm last night, but didn't.  I woke in a  dismal, muggy pit.  My room was dark & wet.  I hate humidity.  ...

HIV+ 01032000: Hot...

HIV+ 01032000: Hot...: August remember it's supposed to be hot.  Too bad it forgot, it's also supposed to bright & dry.  So far, most of the mont...

HIV+ 01032000: Intentful...

HIV+ 01032000: Intentful...: You really need to be careful when having unprotected sex.  This article  details some points of a Georgia woman's Facebook rant a...

HIV+ 01032000: The Rural Problem...

HIV+ 01032000: The Rural Problem...: This article  is about addressing rural issues in the fight against HIV.  It used to be an issue of location & availability.  But ...

HIV+ 01032000: Retry...

HIV+ 01032000: Retry...: Tried to get labs drawn on Friday, but there was an issue with outpatient services.  I'll try again this morning.  I have a teleme...

HIV+ 01032000: 1st August Sunday...

HIV+ 01032000: 1st August Sunday...: The beginning of the month has been off.  It's been hellishly humid & dreary.  Even in the 70s, the house was ridiculously mug...

HIV+ 01032000: Rain Lies...

HIV+ 01032000: Rain Lies...: For a of couple of days, the forecast was for high chances for thunderstorms.  They issued a flash flood watch.  What came of it?  Dri...

HIV+ 01032000: August Gloom...

HIV+ 01032000: August Gloom...: The 2nd day of August is more dreary than the 1st.  I hope this isn't a trend.   We'll need to get bill stuff started tomorrow...

HIV+ 01032000: August....

HIV+ 01032000: August....: Not happy this morning.  The 1st day of the last month of Summer is overcast.   This hasn't been a bad season for me, but I really...

HIV+ 01032000: Research Why's & Goodbye July...

HIV+ 01032000: Research Why's & Goodbye July...: This piece  asks the very important question, why aren't novel HIV treatments ever in the now? It's a good read about how many...

HIV+ 01032000: Resistance...

HIV+ 01032000: Resistance...: This article  is disturbing.  It relates how resistance to HIV medications is on the rise.  The article has a chart showing the leve...

HIV+ 01032000: Another Last Monday...

HIV+ 01032000: Another Last Monday...: Not much going on here.  It's supposed storm today.  If it does, I hope they aren't severe.  We have to go shopping.  We'r...

HIV+ 01032000: Sorta Dreary...

HIV+ 01032000: Sorta Dreary...: I woke to a slightly overcast morning.  It's not bad, but it's not as shiny as things have been.  It's a sign, we're o...

HIV+ 01032000: Not A Lot...

HIV+ 01032000: Not A Lot...: Not much happening.  My roomie has plans later in the day.  The heat is creeping back in on us.  Oh well, it is Summer.  July is windi...

HIV+ 01032000: Last Friday In July...

HIV+ 01032000: Last Friday In July...: The 7th month is winding down.  Next Friday will be August.  My birth year is wrapping up as well.  So far, I've not been upset ...

HIV+ 01032000: Yard Bunnies...

HIV+ 01032000: Yard Bunnies...: I'm sort of happy to see we still have bunnies in the yard.  But also, I'm not.  They've got fleas.  Almost every time I s...

HIV+ 01032000: Articlish....

HIV+ 01032000: Articlish....: Saw some articles, but none were ready for review.  Both had issues.  The 1st was for Merck.  They claim to be developing an implant u...

HIV+ 01032000: Cool Morning...

HIV+ 01032000: Cool Morning...: We never got over 85 yesterday.  Last night was in the mid 60's.  Tonight is supposed to be cooler.  This cool down will only last ...

HIV+ 01032000: Cooler Morning....

HIV+ 01032000: Cooler Morning....: It rained a little last night & drove the temps down a bit.  It was nice sleeping weather, at least for me.  Hard to believe we&#3...

HIV+ 01032000: Dubious...

HIV+ 01032000: Dubious...: Yesterday left me a more winded than I expected.  We hit several places & the trip went well.  I had my eye appointment.  I have t...

HIV+ 01032000: Hurry Morning...

HIV+ 01032000: Hurry Morning...: No time for much this morning.  I have an eye appointment at 11:45 in Fort Smith.  I need to get around, eat & be out of here shor...

HIV+ 01032000: Hot Zone...

HIV+ 01032000: Hot Zone...: A lot of the US is under a heat warning.   It's hot, but worse for us, it's stayed humid.  That's a horrible combination...

HIV+ 01032000: Macro...

HIV+ 01032000: Macro...: I think a lot of the problems with the fight against HIV & many social issues, is people tend to focus on the macro.  They like th...

HIV+ 01032000: Still Here...

HIV+ 01032000: Still Here...: It's beginning again.  Every time there's progress against HIV  the mentality changes.  It goes from full-on fight mode to, &q...

HIV+ 01032000: Mid July Articles..

HIV+ 01032000: Mid July Articles..: The 1st articl e this morning deals with the fluid in the central nervous system.  It goes along the spine & parts of the brain.  ...

HIV+ 01032000: Costs...

HIV+ 01032000: Costs...: Some are in error of thinking medication is the only serious cost faced when dealing with HIV.  That's not the case.  Assume the...

HIV+ 01032000: Cool Day...

HIV+ 01032000: Cool Day...: Woke to an overcast morning, never a good thing for me.  At least, it's supposed to be a cool day.  Tomorrow is as well & then...

HIV+ 01032000: Tropical Weather...

HIV+ 01032000: Tropical Weather...: The gulf storm is playing with our weather.  The next couple of days are supposed to be Springish & then jump back into Summer hea...

HIV+ 01032000: Decent Morning...

HIV+ 01032000: Decent Morning...: Woke up to a nice morning.  The sun was shining & the kitten wasn't driving me nuts.  No major issues so far. We're goin...

HIV+ 01032000: Cherokee...

HIV+ 01032000: Cherokee...: This piece  is from the   Cherokee Phoenix.  It details an approach the Nation plans on using in its efforts to combat HIV.  This is i...

HIV+ 01032000: Busy CDC...

HIV+ 01032000: Busy CDC...: The CDC has been busy.  I looked for articles & 3 things jumped out at me.  This article  urges pharmacists & pharmacies to ta...

HIV+ 01032000: Gut...

HIV+ 01032000: Gut...: I've talked about the human microbiome   before.  This article is over a specific type of biome & it's relationship with ...

HIV+ 01032000: Need Easy...

HIV+ 01032000: Need Easy...: July hasn't been hard so far, just somewhat irksome.  That was until yesterday.  The power went out just after noon.  I was instan...

HIV+ 01032000: Wet & Weird...

HIV+ 01032000: Wet & Weird...: The forecast says July's going to be hot. So far, it's been wet, weird & muggy.  We've had unexpected rain 3 times, we...

HIV+ 01032000: Mice...

HIV+ 01032000: Mice...: Over the past couple of days, there's been talk of scientists removing HIV entirely from infected mice.  This article (1 of many)...

HIV+ 01032000: Twice Over...

HIV+ 01032000: Twice Over...: This article  is about the issues of being HIV+ & 50+.  It addresses the issue that most of current HIV treatment is aimed at lowe...

HIV+ 01032000: The 4th...

HIV+ 01032000: The 4th...: It's time for fireworks & other hoo hah, Yippie.  Hope you have a great 4th of July.  My appointment went well.  The MRI w...

HIV+ 01032000: Appointment...

HIV+ 01032000: Appointment...: It's a busy morning, with an appointment with the neurologist in Tulsa this afternoon.  Before we leave, we still need to handle s...

HIV+ 01032000: History & Looking Forward...

HIV+ 01032000: History & Looking Forward...: This article  talks about the history of HIV as it's currently know.  It starts in the late 60s before anyone even knew what it wa...

HIV+ 01032000: Hello July...

HIV+ 01032000: Hello July...: July is here.  Sorry, this will be a short post, but we have shopping to do.  It's the 1st of the month & that means being bus...

HIV+ 01032000: Goodbye June...

HIV+ 01032000: Goodbye June...: It's the last day of June, half of 2019 is gone.  June wasn't a bad month, but not quite a good time either.  It was fairly midd...

HIV+ 01032000: Humidity Is Not your Friend...

HIV+ 01032000: Humidity Is Not your Friend...: On low humidity days, this old house with its windows & high ceilings can stay relatively livable up until about 95 F.  Fans will ...

HIV+ 01032000: Never Tested...

HIV+ 01032000: Never Tested...: This article  seemed appropriate after yesterday being the National HIV Testing Day.  It's from HIV.gov/blog  & over the fact ...

HIV+ 01032000: National HIV Testing Day...

HIV+ 01032000: National HIV Testing Day...: National HIV testing day is back.  Not much to say.  I've blogged a lot about the importance of testing.  If you haven't bee...

HIV+ 01032000: Good Morning...

HIV+ 01032000: Good Morning...: It's a bright morning.  It makes waking up much easier.  Except for the cat who wants to lounge on the edge while I'm making ...

HIV+ 01032000: Wrapping Up the Month...

HIV+ 01032000: Wrapping Up the Month...: June is winding down & we've finished our monthly business.  We've already started on some of July's.  Our gas bill al...

HIV+ 01032000: Lots Of Rain...

HIV+ 01032000: Lots Of Rain...: Over the past 2 days, it's rained 3 - 5" of rain depending on the site you check.  I'm leaning towards the larger number....

HIV+ 01032000: Blog-Exhaustion & Rain....

HIV+ 01032000: Blog-Exhaustion & Rain....: We got some rain in the last 24 hours, over 1.5". Luckily, it was  throughout the afternoon & the night.   We're under mo...

HIV+ 01032000: Bright Morning...

HIV+ 01032000: Bright Morning...: It's a bright morning & the birds are really singing.  The tiger lilie's are vivid orange.  It's a fairly good morning...

HIV+ 01032000: Midsummer

HIV+ 01032000: Midsummer: From yesterday until about Tuesday we are in Midsummer, heed your dreams & adventures.   Today is the official solstice, so welc...

HIV+ 01032000: Can't Make Them...

HIV+ 01032000: Can't Make Them...: There are a lot of articles about the stigma of HIV.   Authors try to make you aware of it.  They try to stop or lessen it.  They want...

HIV+ 01032000: Resolution For Now...

HIV+ 01032000: Resolution For Now...: Some good news.  My insurance called & confirmed my hospital bill has been handled.  Both parties made errors that needed resolved...

HIV+ 01032000: Hospital Issue...

HIV+ 01032000: Hospital Issue...: Got a bill from the hospital for the stroke.  I called people, because I thought it was off.  Seems I was right.  I had to call their ...

HIV+ 01032000: Safe & Protected...

HIV+ 01032000: Safe & Protected...: Safety & protection has been the push for using  PrEP.  But, is that really true?.  OK,  for sake of argument, let's say PrE...

HIV+ 01032000: None Yet...

HIV+ 01032000: None Yet...: It was supposed to rain last night, it didn't.   It'll probably do so soon though.  It needs to do something or move out of he...

HIV+ 01032000: Trying The Now...

HIV+ 01032000: Trying The Now...: Weatherwise, we've been in a good place over the last week.  That may be coming to an end.  The forecast shows serious rain chance...

HIV+ 01032000: Trying Not To...

HIV+ 01032000: Trying Not To...: We had stuff to handle 3 days of this week.  I was hoping not to be bothered on the other 2.  I, at least, wanted smooth mornings.  Th...

HIV+ 01032000: Short Due To Windows...

HIV+ 01032000: Short Due To Windows...: Today's post has been curtailed by a Windows Feature Update.  I have no idea how long this take.  They usually take me quite some ...

HIV+ 01032000: Op or News...

HIV+ 01032000: Op or News...: Articles are moving becoming scarce again.  Rehash & opinion remains abundant.    I wish people would learn the difference between...

HIV+ 01032000: Good Days...

HIV+ 01032000: Good Days...: We've had some nice days recently.  The rain has stopped & the skies have been bright.  The weather has been just warm enough ...

HIV+ 01032000: Sprung...

HIV+ 01032000: Sprung...: The Summer Solstice is 11 days away.  There only 10 days left in Spring 2019.  I'm ready for it to be on it's way.  It wasn&#3...

HIV+ 01032000: Bright & Dryish...

HIV+ 01032000: Bright & Dryish...: Not much to write about this morning.  Article-land was fairly barren for my wants.   I will say I'm very happy for the 2nd day in...

HIV+ 01032000: No Rain...

HIV+ 01032000: No Rain...: I woke up to clear, if not the brightest, skies this morning.  I'll take it.  I tried to rain all day yesterday.  The humidity was...

HIV+ 01032000: Done For Now...

HIV+ 01032000: Done For Now...: Yesterday's trip to Tulsa went well.  There was a lot of road work & a little rain.  Other than that, the whole thing went fai...

HIV+ 01032000: We're Off...

HIV+ 01032000: We're Off...: I don't have much time this morning.  We have to be on the road shortly to make my appointment in Tulsa.  I'm annoyed about th...

HIV+ 01032000: Another Wednesday...

HIV+ 01032000: Another Wednesday...: Another Wednesday is here.  That would normally just mean getting trash to the curb.  But this week, there's also an additional sh...

HIV+ 01032000: Do Little...

HIV+ 01032000: Do Little...: Do little is the phrase of the day.  I have no intent on doing much today.  This will be the only day this week we don't have to b...

HIV+ 01032000: It Begins...

HIV+ 01032000: It Begins...: The business of the month is underway.  We'll handle some bill stuff this morning & the rest by Wednesday.  On Thursday, we ha...

HIV+ 01032000: Muggy Again...

HIV+ 01032000: Muggy Again...: June doesn't seem intent of playing nice.  Yesterday & this morning have been very muggy.  The yard got mowed.  That combined ...

HIV+ 01032000: June's Here...

HIV+ 01032000: June's Here...: June is here & the forecast calls for more rain, oh joy.  Hello June, try not to agitation-fest & I'll try to be happy wit...

HIV+ 01032000: Goodbye May...

HIV+ 01032000: Goodbye May...: May is leaving us.  This should've been a nice, Spring month, it wasn't.  It was part of Oklahoma's monsoon season.  Flood...

HIV+ 01032000: More Rain...

HIV+ 01032000: More Rain...: As if we didn't already have enough water with the flooding, it rained more.  It drenched us with 2"+ in the last 24 hours.  ...

HIV+ 01032000: Perspectives...

HIV+ 01032000: Perspectives...: I saw an article title that says more than the actual piece.  I want to focus on the title.  It was called,  Gilead Gains 6.8% YTD as...

HIV+ 01032000: Wrapping Up & Returns...

HIV+ 01032000: Wrapping Up & Returns...: May is wrapping up & the flood waters keep rising.  Luckily, they're not near us, but they're close by.   A few more days ...

HIV+ 01032000: Consent...

HIV+ 01032000: Consent...: This article is about a bill in the New York State Senate Health Committee.  If passed, it would allow doctors to test anyone for HIV...

HIV+ 01032000: Better, Where...

HIV+ 01032000: Better, Where...: They're saying the economy is stronger & growing everyday.  Really, where?  Not in my area.  If anything, things are bleaker t...

HIV+ 01032000: Last May Saturday...

HIV+ 01032000: Last May Saturday...: Hard to believe this month is wrapping up already, but it's not been a great time.  Because of all the drear, storms, travel &...

HIV+ 01032000: Post Rain...

HIV+ 01032000: Post Rain...: The storms may have left our area, but not their effects.  It's very muggy & there's some serious flood near us.   My room...

HIV+ 01032000: Not Quite...

HIV+ 01032000: Not Quite...: The weather, my health & people's need to do yard work are conspiring against me fully recovering.  I'm getting there, jus...

HIV+ 01032000: Over It..

HIV+ 01032000: Over It..: I'm not quite recovered but I'm definitely over this cold or whatever's crap.  We've had several days of horrible weat...

HIV+ 01032000: While I Can...

HIV+ 01032000: While I Can...: I'll post while I can.  The sirens are going again.  Like a couple of days ago we're under a tornado warning.    We've bee...

HIV+ 01032000: Blogger Weirdness & Recovery...

HIV+ 01032000: Blogger Weirdness & Recovery...: Sometimes Blogger decides to act up, kike today.  It's just being strange, so this will be short.  Not much going on anyway. R...

HIV+ 01032000: Outage, Stress & Yick...

HIV+ 01032000: Outage, Stress & Yick...: May has not been easy month for me, just a continuation of this messed up Spring's drudgery.  It's only added to my SAD.  I&#3...

HIV+ 01032000: Trying To Get Better...

HIV+ 01032000: Trying To Get Better...: Last night went, but I still feel pretty shot this morning.  I slept & only had a slight fever.  There weren't any nosebleeds ...

HIV+ 01032000: Still Ick...

HIV+ 01032000: Still Ick...: I slept better than last night, but not great.  I woke about 4 AM so sore & achy I had to get some ibuprofen.  I wasn't as fev...

HIV+ 01032000: Not Good Again...

HIV+ 01032000: Not Good Again...: I'm not feeling well.  I've been dealing with sinus issues since coming back from my specialist appointment, last Friday.  2 d...

HIV+ 01032000: Litigation....

HIV+ 01032000: Litigation....: This article  gives insight into legal action against Gilead.  The company is accused of making deals to block the development of gener...

HIV+ 01032000: 3 Months...

HIV+ 01032000: 3 Months...: Yesterday was the literal day, but today is actually 90 days out from my stroke.  I still don't have a lot of answers on the matte...

HIV+ 01032000: Approaches...

HIV+ 01032000: Approaches...: This article  is about new, long lasting treatments for HIV.  These are mostly injectables.  Among them are those focusing on medicati...

HIV+ 01032000: Not So Fast...

HIV+ 01032000: Not So Fast...: Gilead announced a donation of PrEP to 200,000 people.  Sounds good, but for Gilead, it's pocket change.  It also makes Trump lo...

HIV+ 01032000: Post Neuro Appointment...

HIV+ 01032000: Post Neuro Appointment...: Yesterday went sorta well.   The drive was fine & we ate at place we like.  We made good time & found parking easily.  The off...

HIV+ 01032000: No Fan Of Early...

HIV+ 01032000: No Fan Of Early...: I have to be at an appointment in Tulsa by 10:15.  I'm up early before the 2+ hour trip, so I can wake up.  I'm no a fan of ea...

HIV+ 01032000: Another Grey Morning...

HIV+ 01032000: Another Grey Morning...: Another dreary day has arrived.  I hope the skies lighten.  I really need to be more with it & recharged.  We're heading out t...

HIV+ 01032000: Nothing's Perfect...

HIV+ 01032000: Nothing's Perfect...: There's tons of articles complaining about various attempts to deal with HIV.  This concerns education, awareness, medication dist...

HIV+ 01032000: 1st Tuesday In May...

HIV+ 01032000: 1st Tuesday In May...: It's the first of the month & most the bills are paid.  I'm waiting for the last statement to arrive.  I have to get tags ...

HIV+ 01032000: Bad Wake Up...

HIV+ 01032000: Bad Wake Up...: I didn't wake up well.   There was weird rian making lots of noise.  The cats were obnoxious.  The neighbors were loud.  The light...

HIV+ 01032000: Post Mow Ugh....

HIV+ 01032000: Post Mow Ugh....: The lawn man was over a week late getting our yard mowed.  There was so much rain & more is expected.  My allergies were already a...

HIV+ 01032000: Maybe Dry...

HIV+ 01032000: Maybe Dry...: It rained a little yesterday.  It's not bright this morning, but at least it's not supposed to rain.  I don't have much to...

HIV+ 01032000: Bill day...

HIV+ 01032000: Bill day...: It's the start of the bills, they'll mostly be handled by Monday.  That doesn't leave much time.  hen there's shopping...

HIV+ 01032000: Halfway...

HIV+ 01032000: Halfway...: Yesterday wasn't fun.  It mostly stayed.  May's rainfall average for our area is a little 6".   It rained nearly 3.5&quot...

HIV+ 01032000: Thanks So Much May...

HIV+ 01032000: Thanks So Much May...: May is here & it's already dumped over an inch of rain on us.  The rain looks to hold for a while, maybe even a few days.  Oh ...

HIV+ 01032000: Well Duh...

HIV+ 01032000: Well Duh...: I wasn't able to find a good link.  There've been some reports from New Mexico of  HIV transmissions after vampire facials.  I...

HIV+ 01032000: Happening...

HIV+ 01032000: Happening...: According to this statement , the conglomerate pharmaceutical company ViiV & Janssen are co-filing an application with the FDA for...

HIV+ 01032000: Hard Month...

HIV+ 01032000: Hard Month...: I'm not sure why, but this hasn't been an easy month on me.  I don't feel like I've ever really "recharged."...

HIV+ 01032000: Blah April Morning...

HIV+ 01032000: Blah April Morning...: It's another grey morning.   I'm over April, it could leave today.  This month has been such a wet blanket.  I've not been ...

HIV+ 01032000: Final April Friday...

HIV+ 01032000: Final April Friday...: This is the last Friday of April 2019.   I wish this season would remember it's supposed to be Spring.  How can anything bloom, if...

HIV+ 01032000: Post Appointment...

HIV+ 01032000: Post Appointment...: I had my appointment with my primary care, yesterday.  Nothing surprising happened.  He didn't have anything new to offer.  I did ...

HIV+ 01032000: Early Appointment....

HIV+ 01032000: Early Appointment....: I'm up early for a doctor's appointment.  I'd love a later time.  But, the later the appointment, the longer the wait.  St...

HIV+ 01032000: Gloomy Spring...

HIV+ 01032000: Gloomy Spring...: During the end of Summer, I dreaded Fall & Winter.  I was worried about having to deal with SAD.  It really didn't happen.  It...

HIV+ 01032000: Pharm Trust Issues....

HIV+ 01032000: Pharm Trust Issues....: Almost every time I've asked about a side-effect I was experiencing from a medication, I've been told, that drug doesn't d...

HIV+ 01032000: Easter...

HIV+ 01032000: Easter...: It's Easter, maybe it'll actually warm up & stop chilling down.   Not much is going on around here.  A friend was here las...

HIV+ 01032000: Energy...

HIV+ 01032000: Energy...: Since the stroke, I've had low energy, hardly any endurance.  Over the past weeks, there's been a lot of weather fluctuations,...

HIV+ 01032000: Sun & Shop...

HIV+ 01032000: Sun & Shop...: Finally, the sun shines again.  Yesterday was miserable with all the rain.   I didn't do that well.   We have to go shopping &...

HIV+ 01032000: Rainy...

HIV+ 01032000: Rainy...: It was gloomy most of yesterday & it's been raining for over 24 hours.  It's not been a constant, hard rain, but we're...

HIV+ 01032000: Intention...

HIV+ 01032000: Intention...: Many places in the US have or are considering plans to decriminalize the knowing transmission of HIV.  They feel criminalizing the act...

HIV+ 01032000: Goodish Morning...

HIV+ 01032000: Goodish Morning...: I woke up to a nice, sunny morning.  Other than every neighbor mowing, it's still nice.  My allergies will hate them later.  Unfor...

HIV+ 01032000: Diarrhea...

HIV+ 01032000: Diarrhea...: Diarrhea is an issue most don't really want to talk about.   However, it's a very common health issue, especially among those ...

HIV+ 01032000: Post Storm Yuck...

HIV+ 01032000: Post Storm Yuck...: This Spring has been drearier than last Winter.  It's been harder on me.   I really need  more sun, but that seems to be a ratione...

HIV+ 01032000: Storms Coming...

HIV+ 01032000: Storms Coming...: We're supposed to have storms today.   That could kill the net, so I'll be brief.  I didn't see much in the way of article...

HIV+ 01032000: Refined Med...

HIV+ 01032000: Refined Med...: This piece tells of the FDA approving a new combo-pill for HIV.    Dovota  is new formulation of 2 existing meds,  dolutegravir &...

HIV+ 01032000: Shapes...

HIV+ 01032000: Shapes...: These articles discuss the difficulties & possibilities of new therapies of even vaccines for HIV.  ( Article 1 & Article 2 )...

HIV+ 01032000: STI UP...

HIV+ 01032000: STI UP...: This piece discusses a rise in STIs among PrEP users. These meds encourage sex without condoms.  Therefore other sexually related iss...

HIV+ 01032000: Restless...

HIV+ 01032000: Restless...: The last couple of months left our household twitchy.  There's been a lot of upheaval.  Just when one thing settles, something els...

HIV+ 01032000: Heading Out...

HIV+ 01032000: Heading Out...: I need to get a shower & go shopping, so this will be brief.   We had more rain last night. Even so, at this rate, we'll be pr...

HIV+ 01032000: Brighter Morning....

HIV+ 01032000: Brighter Morning....: I woke to brighter skies.  It may not hold, but I'm glad they were here when I was waking this morning.  It makes things tremendou...

HIV+ 01032000: Nothing Much Morning...

HIV+ 01032000: Nothing Much Morning...: I appreciate nothing to do mornings.  Sometimes you need an AM when you're not having to be somewhere.  I was never good with morn...

HIV+ 01032000: Morning Rush...

HIV+ 01032000: Morning Rush...: I have a bit more on my plate this morning, so I need to be brief.   It's been dreary & shows no sign of brightening up so far...

HIV+ 01032000: Weird Morning...

HIV+ 01032000: Weird Morning...: I went to bed early last night.  I was tired.  Our reasonably well planned morning went to pot because of people's idiocy & in...

HIV+ 01032000: Again, So Soon...

HIV+ 01032000: Again, So Soon...: Not too long ago, I posted about yet another dental clinic that possibly exposed patients to HIV, Hepatitis & the like due to inad...

HIV+ 01032000: Oral Health...

HIV+ 01032000: Oral Health...: I don't have much to post about this morning.  We're supposed to warm up again.  It seems April intends on making up for any r...

HIV+ 01032000: Hello April...

HIV+ 01032000: Hello April...: The 1st is here.   This is bill week.  We have to go shopping this morning.   I'll have at least 2 appointments this month.   We h...

HIV+ 01032000: Chilly Ending...

HIV+ 01032000: Chilly Ending...: It didn't get down to freezing like forecasted, but it was cold enough to leave the heater on overnight.  It'd been a bit sinc...

HIV+ 01032000: Chilly Weekend...

HIV+ 01032000: Chilly Weekend...: This weekend is going to be cold.  We may have to leave the taps dripping overnight.  I was hoping we were past this for the year.  Th...

HIV+ 01032000: Last March Weekend....

HIV+ 01032000: Last March Weekend....: The last month of Winter & beginning of Spring wasn't a pleasant month.  It tedious & stressful.  Worse, it's not over...

HIV+ 01032000: Donations...

HIV+ 01032000: Donations...: I have to go shopping, so this will be brief.  I've post about HIV+ people receiving donated organs from HIV+ people.   But until ...

HIV+ 01032000: Last Wednesday...

HIV+ 01032000: Last Wednesday...: It would be nice to wrap up the month on a warm note.  But March wants us to remember it started out cold.  It's supposed to dip d...

HIV+ 01032000: Yet Again...

HIV+ 01032000: Yet Again...: The info in this piece  has been posted in a few places.  It's about another dentist office failing to follow sanitation protocol ...

HIV+ 01032000: Tired...

HIV+ 01032000: Tired...: We had a hail storm last night.  I was pretty intense for a bit.  It was just another thing that wore me out & I went to bed early...

HIV+ 01032000: End Of the Month Ick...

HIV+ 01032000: End Of the Month Ick...: March is winding down.  I was hoping to get through it without anymore agita.  No such luck.  My local Social Services has decided it ...

HIV+ 01032000: Rural Issues...

HIV+ 01032000: Rural Issues...: This article  was originally from KSMU, a Missouri State University radio station.  It's in Springfield, MO, which is very close t...

HIV+ 01032000: Bright Days...

HIV+ 01032000: Bright Days...: During the Summer, I may complain about the heat, but I try not to complain about the light.  Having bright light flooding in my windo...

HIV+ 01032000: OMG Spent...

HIV+ 01032000: OMG Spent...: Yesterday wore me out.  I get up early for my appointment with my primary care.  Then they bumped up my MRI. It wasn't hard, but s...

HIV+ 01032000: Appointments, Articles & Updates....

HIV+ 01032000: Appointments, Articles & Updates....: I'm up hella early for me & my brain is only somewhat functional.   I have an doctor's appointment.  I hate going SO ear...

HIV+ 01032000: Here & There...

HIV+ 01032000: Here & There...: Wasn't much in the way of articles this morning.  The sun is shining at least & it's a little warmer.  That's very app...

HIV+ 01032000: Monday In March...

HIV+ 01032000: Monday In March...: March is being fairly stressful.  We're supposed to get the repairs on the car finished today.  Maybe, hopefully.   But, it'll...

HIV+ 01032000: More Stress...

HIV+ 01032000: More Stress...: I"m stressing this morning.  There could be another expense coming.  I'm not sure yet.  I went to feed the cats this morning ...

HIV+ 01032000: Mid March...

HIV+ 01032000: Mid March...: Woke to just above freezing this morning.  Tonight & tomorrow night look to be the end of the overnights in the 30s.   Spring is d...

HIV+ 01032000: Not Much...

HIV+ 01032000: Not Much...: My roomie has headed out to see a friend for a while.  I'll go out later & pick her up.  This will be my 2nd solo drive sinc...

HIV+ 01032000: Early Morning...

HIV+ 01032000: Early Morning...: Another early morning.   We have to go shopping.  There's at least a lot of sunshine.   Better than yesterday.  I've been ...

HIV+ 01032000: The 13th...

HIV+ 01032000: The 13th...: It'l be over a week long process before the car's issues will be completely resolved.  We have to wait for a  part, which won&#...

HIV+ 01032000: More Rush...

HIV+ 01032000: More Rush...: Still in a rush over the car.  We want to see about something early.  It could save us some $.   More tomorrow. Cya...

HIV+ 01032000: Hurry & Tight...

HIV+ 01032000: Hurry & Tight...: We have to go shopping & I've been trying to figure somethings out this morning, so this will be brief.   The part we ordered ...

HIV+ 01032000: DST Is Here...

HIV+ 01032000: DST Is Here...: Daylight Saving Time is here.   I'm happy for more light, but not for losing some sleep.   My roomie has an age-old war with the c...

HIV+ 01032000: Voice Of Reason...

HIV+ 01032000: Voice Of Reason...: Often when we want something to happen or be true, we grasp at the implausible, impractical or even the undesirable.   Sometimes we ev...

HIV+ 01032000: More Car Demands...

HIV+ 01032000: More Car Demands...: Apparently the car also needs a shrink & a coat.  The car's computer is fritzing & the heater is wonked.  Funny how this a...

HIV+ 01032000: Demanding Car...

HIV+ 01032000: Demanding Car...: My  roomie's car (she calls Blair) needed to be pampered.   It decided it needed a mani, pedi, moisturizing  & massage.  It ...

HIV+ 01032000: Memo Received Maybe...

HIV+ 01032000: Memo Received Maybe...: I think the weather finally got the memo that Spring is nearly here & is already here as far as the meteorologists are concerned. ...

HIV+ 01032000: Still Cold...

HIV+ 01032000: Still Cold...: It's still cold.  Tonight may be the last night of the season  I have to leave the taps dripping & heaters on overnight.  Afte...

HIV+ 01032000: Seriously Chilly....

HIV+ 01032000: Seriously Chilly....: I hate cold weather, so waking up to temps in the teens is not my idea of a good morning.  It's taking forever for the house to wa...

HIV+ 01032000: Brr Again...

HIV+ 01032000: Brr Again...: Winter isn't giving up just yet.  Tonight & tomorrow's overnight temps are supposed to be down in the teens.    It drizzli...

HIV+ 01032000: Some More 1st...

HIV+ 01032000: Some More 1st...: There were some 1st yesterday.  It was the 1st of March, which btw turned cold.  It was day 1 of my new med.  So far, not much to say ...

HIV+ 01032000: Hello - Goodbye Again...

HIV+ 01032000: Hello - Goodbye Again...: I should've done a farewell post  to February yesterday, so goodbye February.  You were a month of 1st for me & had some bad p...

HIV+ 01032000: Running Late...

HIV+ 01032000: Running Late...: Ok, I'm running late this morning & we have shopping to do.  Made it to my doctor's appointment.  On the elephant in the r...

HIV+ 01032000: Short Post & Appointment...

HIV+ 01032000: Short Post & Appointment...: This is going to be brief.  I'm in a rush & have an appointment  with my primary provider.   I'll post more tomorrow.  Tak...

HIV+ 01032000: Slept In...

HIV+ 01032000: Slept In...: I slept in a little this morning.  Not much, but I'll take it.  I'll be up early tomorrow for a doctor's appointment.  It&...

HIV+ 01032000: Early Morning....

HIV+ 01032000: Early Morning....: It was an early morning.  My roomie has an outing & she had to be out of here by 9 AM.  I'm up & she's off.  I hope he...

HIV+ 01032000: Schedule Shuffle...

HIV+ 01032000: Schedule Shuffle...: I didn't notice anything in regards to articles this morning.  At least the sun's shining.  My roomie has to be out tomorrow, ...

HIV+ 01032000: Ups & Downs...

HIV+ 01032000: Ups & Downs...: My recovery is waxing & waning.  I feel fine 1 second & then I'm exhausted, then I'm sort of OK again.   It's weir...

HIV+ 01032000: Another Busy Morning...

HIV+ 01032000: Another Busy Morning...:  Another rushed morning.  I'm trying to get some calls handled.  Then I have to run by my doctor's office for some tests.  The...

HIV+ 01032000: Latish Post...

HIV+ 01032000: Latish Post...: This was the 1st morning, I wasn't out, had to get up early or something else similar  in a week.   It was the 1st time I slept in...

HIV+ 01032000: Maybe, Maybe Not....

HIV+ 01032000: Maybe, Maybe Not....: I may have a telemedicine appointment this morning.  I don't know yet.  The weather was much rougher last night in Tulsa, where&#3...

HIV+ 01032000: Early Appointment...

HIV+ 01032000: Early Appointment...: I have an early appointment this morning.  It's with a nurse practitioner that used to be in my doctor's office.   My primary ...

HIV+ 01032000: Stuff Happens...

HIV+ 01032000: Stuff Happens...: We have to go shopping today & it might entail going to Fort Smith again.   The DVD player on my roomie's computer blitzed ap...

HIV+ 01032000: Weight Gain...

HIV+ 01032000: Weight Gain...:  This is  the only article I've ever seen discuss weight gain after going on HIV meds.  It's not talking about as much weight ...

HIV+ 01032000: Back In Synch...

HIV+ 01032000: Back In Synch...: This might not be a great post, but at least it's on time.  I know my last 2 posts were weird & uninformative on my current co...

HIV+ 01032000: Late Post....

HIV+ 01032000: Late Post....: I got home from the hospital this afternoon.  That was my roomie's 2nd trip in 2 days to Tulsa.  I'm sure that was tiring.  I h...

HIV+ 01032000: Belated Valentines Post...

HIV+ 01032000: Belated Valentines Post...: I didn't do this post on Valentines, because the day before I had to be admitted to the hospital for a bleed in my brain.  They ca...

HIV+ 01032000: A Reason To...

HIV+ 01032000: A Reason To...: There are many reasons to distrust or  hate our president.   He's bumbling, vain, misinformed, self-centered, etc...  My main reas...

HIV+ 01032000: Tiring Trip...

HIV+ 01032000: Tiring Trip...: Yesterday was gloomy & wet.  We handled the outing I was wondering about.  It was as successful as it could be.  It was more of in...

HIV+ 01032000: Nothing But Wet...

HIV+ 01032000: Nothing But Wet...: It rained yesterday, over a 1/4".  I rained more last night.  It's poured nearly an inch since midnight.  We had plans, I&#39...

HIV+ 01032000: More Rain...

HIV+ 01032000: More Rain...: It rained last night & is supposed to carry on throughout the week.   The forecast isn't calling for any big storms.  Too bad,...

HIV+ 01032000: Weird Month...

HIV+ 01032000: Weird Month...: So far, nothing concerning has happened.  Still February has been a weird month.   I have a feeling I'm going to be glad when it&#...

HIV+ 01032000: Just The Facts...

HIV+ 01032000: Just The Facts...: Often, while reading articles, I don't just see the facts.  Even if the piece I'm scanning is over HIV related matters, I stil...

HIV+ 01032000: Carry Over...

HIV+ 01032000: Carry Over...: We got over an inch of it since I posted.  The temps dropped.  Woke up to near freezing.  It may have been lower than before I checked...

HIV+ 01032000: Promises, Promises...

HIV+ 01032000: Promises, Promises...: Trump, the misogynist who has done almost everything he could to impede the fight against HIV, that man who's made it his policy t...

HIV+ 01032000: 2nd Try...

HIV+ 01032000: 2nd Try...: Bill paying didn't go as planned yesterday. so we're out again this morning.  I also need to get blood drawn.  Before that I n...

HIV+ 01032000: 1st Of Month...

HIV+ 01032000: 1st Of Month...: The 1st of the month rush is on us.  We have to handle the household bills this week.   I'll need to see about getting blood drawn...

HIV+ 01032000: Pot & HIV...

HIV+ 01032000: Pot & HIV...: Many states allow medical marijuana.  Others allow recreational or least aren't prosecuting  many offenses.  There has been a nota...

HIV+ 01032000: Starting Spent...

HIV+ 01032000: Starting Spent...: Thanks to the SSI review ending out January, I'm entering February somewhat exhausted.  That level of stress is taxing & often...

HIV+ 01032000: Hello February...

HIV+ 01032000: Hello February...: The 2nd month of 2019 is here & so far it's gloomy.  The  forecast shows we have rain chances for the next 10 days.   I doubt ...

HIV+ 01032000: Anxious Endings...

HIV+ 01032000: Anxious Endings...: It's the end of January.  I was hoping to end this month as so-so.  That won't be the case.  It's ending with a continuati...

HIV+ 01032000: Final Wednesday...

HIV+ 01032000: Final Wednesday...: It's the last Wednesday of January 2019.  That went quick.  I'm still twitchy about the review with Social Security tomorrow. ...

HIV+ 01032000: Well Sh%t...

HIV+ 01032000: Well Sh%t...: So much for January being an okay month.  OK, I counted proverbial chickens.  Last year, near this time, I was informed the Social Sec...

HIV+ 01032000: January Dud Article Zone...

HIV+ 01032000: January Dud Article Zone...: January has been mostly a wasteland for articles.  There's only a few days left & I doubt it will any better.  I can't exp...

HIV+ 01032000: Last Week Of January 2019...

HIV+ 01032000: Last Week Of January 2019...: Well this is going fast, January is almost over.   My former neighbor has been gone a month.  The new people are very quiet so far.  I...

HIV+ 01032000: Getting Around Early...

HIV+ 01032000: Getting Around Early...: Sorry about another short post, but stuff happens.  The only article I saw was new was about the GLAAD awards & that's not rea...

HIV+ 01032000: Cold Morning...

HIV+ 01032000: Cold Morning...: This morning turned out to be colder than I expected.  This will be short, my fingers have no interest in typing on a cold keyboard....

HIV+ 01032000: Seasonal Ick...

HIV+ 01032000: Seasonal Ick...: I don't remember ever doing well with Winter.  I didn't mind it as much as a kid, but that meant school might be out for the d...

HIV+ 01032000: Dogpile...

HIV+ 01032000: Dogpile...: From vicious fandom/media sites to monuments steps in D.C.  Many Americans are obsessed with outrageous, degrading, rage-filled &amp...

HIV+ 01032000: Just In Case...

HIV+ 01032000: Just In Case...: In case you're wondering how bad the Trumpster-Fire has been for HIV in the US, this article may give some insight.  Remember for...

HIV+ 01032000: Found A Piece...

HIV+ 01032000: Found A Piece...: While not an article, this piece  is about a man's realization that he, Winter & HIV don't mix.  It's about acknowledg...

HIV+ 01032000: Frigid Morning....

HIV+ 01032000: Frigid Morning....: I get everything is relative, but waking to barely 20 F, is cold to me.   We never got above freezing yesterday.  It won't until n...

HIV+ 01032000: White Stuff...

HIV+ 01032000: White Stuff...: Still no articles, but we got our 1st wintry mix.  I heard pattering against the windows last night.  Frozen rain & heavy snow fel...

HIV+ 01032000: Not Much Morning...

HIV+ 01032000: Not Much Morning...: Other than fog, not much is going on here this morning.  I have to run to Fort Smith in a few hours & have things to handle here b...

HIV+ 01032000: Updates....

HIV+ 01032000: Updates....: So far this year, we've paid all but 1 bill for January.  It should be here soon.  I got an oil change & a brake job on the va...

HIV+ 01032000: Early Wednesday Post...

HIV+ 01032000: Early Wednesday Post...: I'm writing early because I have a doctor's appointment in the morning.  I guess I'll see how this situation with my docto...

HIV+ 01032000: Plumber Day...

HIV+ 01032000: Plumber Day...: Blogger is acting weird today so this will be short. I have a doctor's appointment early tomorrow, so I have to shower later.    I ...

HIV+ 01032000: Possibly Long Morning....

HIV+ 01032000: Possibly Long Morning....: We've got to go shopping this morning.  It may require a trip to Fort Smith.  The kitchen faucet is dying & Walmart may not ca...

HIV+ 01032000: Leg Again....

HIV+ 01032000: Leg Again....: Today is the 10th day out from my fall.  I stopped writing about it because my leg was feeling better.  But I noticed some twinges 2 d...

HIV+ 01032000: Lost Post...

HIV+ 01032000: Lost Post...: Not sure what happened to Blogger today, but it lost my post.  I guess it was just a glitch.  I'll repost tomorrow. Take care. ...

HIV+ 01032000: Garlic...

HIV+ 01032000: Garlic...: I've seen a few articles lately stating garlic supplements may be beneficial for HIV+ people.  So far, none have been more than ...

HIV+ 01032000: Monkey's

HIV+ 01032000: Monkey's: There are articles about amazing, wondrous, simply stupendous people living with HIV.  That's a sideways compliment.  Look they&#3...

HIV+ 01032000: Still Barren...

HIV+ 01032000: Still Barren...: I thought by now the article flow would have returned.  I was wrong.  There are some out there, but most are rehash or very removed fr...

HIV+ 01032000: Weird Warm & A Forgotten Anniversary...

HIV+ 01032000: Weird Warm & A Forgotten Anniversary...: It's been weirdly warm here for a couple of days.  We hit 73 F yesterday.  It felt nice, but my head's paying for it.  The up/...

HIV+ 01032000: Clearing Out..

HIV+ 01032000: Clearing Out..: The beginning of the year clear out is ongoing.  Started on paperwork yesterday.  Go through about half of it before the dust got to m...

HIV+ 01032000: Nearly Forgot...

HIV+ 01032000: Nearly Forgot...: I got distracted looking for articles & forgot to post this morning.  I didn't find any interesting articles.  Nothing to post...

HIV+ 01032000: 1st Saturday...

HIV+ 01032000: 1st Saturday...: Not much going on today.  Little in regards to articles.  I'm recovering from my fall.  My leg was pretty good yesterday.  It got ...

HIV+ 01032000: Tumble...

HIV+ 01032000: Tumble...: I took a tumble yesterday.  That sounds like so much more fun than it was.  I was at a store & just went down.  My right leg, gave...

HIV+ 01032000: 2019' Anniveraries...

HIV+ 01032000: 2019' Anniveraries...: Today is my 8th Blogger anniversary.  Happy Blog Day to me.   I'm nearing 3,000 posts.   I'm glad I've done this.  It&#3...

HIV+ 01032000: 1st Trash Day...

HIV+ 01032000: 1st Trash Day...: Today is the 1st day we'll take trash to the curb.  We'll take things we gathered from last year.  Like an assortment of boxes...

HIV+ 01032000: 2019...

HIV+ 01032000: 2019...: It's the 1st of January.  Hello 2019, let's try to kind & get along. Millie Cat has been with us a year now. She'll be...