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Saturday, September 11, 2021

Thursday, September 9, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Didn't Realize...

HIV+ 01032000: Didn't Realize...:   After a summer's worth of warmer evenings & muggy mornings, it's nice to have cool, crispness in the AM.   It's been in th...

Wednesday, September 8, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: The Return of Devilweed...

HIV+ 01032000: The Return of Devilweed...:   Devilweed, AKA ragweed, has been back for a bit.   It's just in the last few days it became an issue again.  It was making my eyes &am...

Tuesday, September 7, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Another Good Rest...

HIV+ 01032000: Another Good Rest...:   We had another cool night which made for for more much better sleeping.  The AC came on late yesterday, in part so we could hear the TV.  ...

Monday, September 6, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Crisper Morning...

HIV+ 01032000: Crisper Morning...:   Going to be a short post.  I need a shower & then we have to go shopping.  This week will be off a bit.  Normally, we'd handle the...

Sunday, September 5, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Slightly Cooler Morning...

HIV+ 01032000: Slightly Cooler Morning...:   It rained some last night. It's overcast & a little cooler this morning.  I hope it holds, but it could turn into a muggy mess.  A...

Saturday, September 4, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Another Muggy Morning...

HIV+ 01032000: Another Muggy Morning...:   September got a memo meant for August & thinks it's  supposed to be the hot month.  September has been hotter & brighter than ...

Friday, September 3, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Busy & Annoyed....

HIV+ 01032000: Busy & Annoyed....:   1st, I'm in a bit of a rush to go handle beginning of the  month stuff.   Then there'll be shopping.   I'm just now getting ar...

Thursday, September 2, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Meh 2nd Day...

HIV+ 01032000: Meh 2nd Day...:   This has not been the best morning.  There was a lot  of  noise waking me up & then I overslept a bit.  It's already muggy & w...

Wednesday, September 1, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Hello September...

HIV+ 01032000: Hello September...:   It's the 1st of September.  It's also my birthday.   This will be brief, because the only thing I'm doing today is going to a ...

Tuesday, August 31, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Goodbye August, Goodbye Me...

HIV+ 01032000: Goodbye August, Goodbye Me...:   This is the last day of August & me for this year.  This is my final day being 54.  This was not a horrible month, but it wasn't a...

Monday, August 30, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Last August Shopping...

HIV+ 01032000: Last August Shopping...: This almost the end of August & my year.  I'm not sure how I feel about of either.  Both were such a let down.  I hope this COVID cr...

Sunday, August 29, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Winded & Brief...

HIV+ 01032000: Winded & Brief...:   There's been a lot of smoke here.  It's not the west coast or anything, but enough to mess with me.  They've been burning junk...

Saturday, August 28, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Last Sunday...

HIV+ 01032000: Last Sunday...:   It's the last Sunday in August.  Next Wednesday, I'll be a year older.  Last year, I had a sedate  birthday dinner out & thoug...

Friday, August 27, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: PrEP Adherence...

HIV+ 01032000: PrEP Adherence...:   This article  is about recipients' adherence to PrEP meds once started.  During this 6+ year study over half the subjects discontinued...

Thursday, August 26, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Earlier Morning...

HIV+ 01032000: Earlier Morning...:   My roomie has a friend over this morning.  It's a little  earlier than I'm used to dealing with anything, especially people.  So, ...

Wednesday, August 25, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Next Trash Day...

HIV+ 01032000: Next Trash Day...:   Today is a regular trash day, next week isn't.    Next Wednesday morning I'll have a telemedicine  appointment.  Of course, it&#39...

Tuesday, August 24, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Last Week...

HIV+ 01032000: Last Week...:   It's the last week of August.  It's also the last week of me being this age.  I'm so f'ing pissed off.  Because of all the...

Monday, August 23, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Busy Friday...

HIV+ 01032000: Busy Friday...:   It's  going to be  a busy morning for us.  We need to  go shopping & run some errands in town.  Then we'll head over to Fort S...

Sunday, August 22, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Another Vaccine Folly...

HIV+ 01032000: Another Vaccine Folly...:   This piece tells another failure to vaccinate story.  This time it's about  HPV .  The HPV vaccine  has been out since the early 2000...

Saturday, August 21, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Just Another Muggy Morning...

HIV+ 01032000: Just Another Muggy Morning...:   I woke to a very muggy 80 degrees.  It wasn't pleasant.  I managed to walk the yard & check for fire ants.  My shoes are soaked fr...

Friday, August 20, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Friday Shopping...

HIV+ 01032000: Friday Shopping...:   We're heading towards the end of the month & my year.  I  still have no idea of what  I might want to do for my birthday.  It was ...

Thursday, August 19, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Weather & Yard...

HIV+ 01032000: Weather & Yard...:   Normally, August is a beast for us.  The sun is blazing & temps are high.  It means the lawn will die down.  Not this year.  The  lawn...

Wednesday, August 18, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Rainy Day Maybe...

HIV+ 01032000: Rainy Day Maybe...:   August weather is still weird.   Even the hot days we had were cloudy.  That just trapped the humidity.  It's been off & on rainy ...

Tuesday, August 17, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Post Appointment...

HIV+ 01032000: Post Appointment...:   My appointment went as well as expected.  My doctor was running as late as ever.  Nothing much happened, except for my quarterly check-in....

Monday, August 16, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Busy Morning Appointments...

HIV+ 01032000: Busy Morning Appointments...:   I've got at least 1 appointment this morning & if time allows, I may handle 2.  If not, I still have to go shopping later.  So, th...

Sunday, August 15, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Mid August Sunday...

HIV+ 01032000: Mid August Sunday...:   A few things, it's mid august & the weather is  weird.  August should be hot & blazing.  Not this year.  It's overly warm,...

Saturday, August 14, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Almost...

HIV+ 01032000: Almost...:   We're about halfway through August.   Most schools are back in session.  This is 2 crappy Summers in a  row.   I hate everyone who has...

Friday, August 13, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: PrEP Issues....

HIV+ 01032000: PrEP Issues....:   This article  deals with concerns about Cabotegravir .   It was approved as an injection given every month or 2 months as PrEP.  According...

Thursday, August 12, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Condom Use Down, STI's Up...

HIV+ 01032000: Condom Use Down, STI's Up...:   Since U=U & PrEP, some people sounded the alarm for other STIs.  Many of which are becoming more  drug-resistant.  Advocates of U=U &a...

Wednesday, August 11, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Another HIV+ COVID Vaccine Finding...

HIV+ 01032000: Another HIV+ COVID Vaccine Finding...:   I've posted on this matter.  How are HIV+ people reacting to the COVID vaccine?   There's been a lot of  wiggling.  This piece  is...

Tuesday, August 10, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: You're Sorry, Right...

HIV+ 01032000: You're Sorry, Right...:   Recently rapper, Dababy, said some foul things at his concert.  He let the world know his opinion on Gays & HIV+ people.  After having...

Monday, August 9, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Hot Week...

HIV+ 01032000: Hot Week...:   It's supposed to be hot this week.  OK, it's August, so that's expected.  What isn't expected, is how cloudy it's been...

Sunday, August 8, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: HIV Who...

HIV+ 01032000: HIV Who...:   For too long Americans have held the attitude HIV is a Gay thing.  Although in the States, HIV may be more commonly spread via male on mal...

Saturday, August 7, 2021

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

HIV+ 01032000: 1st Week Of August...:   The beginning of August is a wrap.  We've handled the house bills.  The few remaining will get paid as they arrive.  It's going to...

Friday, August 6, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Boosters & Anger...

HIV+ 01032000: Boosters & Anger...:   So far, August is being to be a drearfest.  It's gotten hot, but stayed overcast.  That means loads of  humidity.   If the clouds don&...

Thursday, August 5, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Vax...

HIV+ 01032000: Vax...:   Means of handling COVID have been around for long time now.  Vaccines have been available for months.   The move to vaccinate started stro...

Wednesday, August 4, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Yay or Nay...

HIV+ 01032000: Yay or Nay...:   Short piece this morning.   My roomie has people coming over in a bit & we need  to get around.  For  a  while now, there's been d...

Tuesday, August 3, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: August Bills...

HIV+ 01032000: August Bills...:   The 1st of the month is here, so it's bill time.   We'll head out in a bit.  We have a couple of other errands & that'll b...

Monday, August 2, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Lacking Summer...

HIV+ 01032000: Lacking Summer...:   September is still hot here, but August is really the last full month of Summer.   This season has been a dud.  Yes, it's gotten hot, ...

Sunday, August 1, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Biannual Pill...

HIV+ 01032000: Biannual Pill...:   This article  is about Gilead's   Lenacapavir .   This medication is up for use as a PrEP option & treatment for those facing mult...

Saturday, July 31, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Alleged Last & The End...

HIV+ 01032000: Alleged Last & The End...:   Today is supposed to be the last day of this hot streak, we'll see.   I'm not upset about it, it's July & almost  August. ...

Friday, July 30, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Uggh Morning...

HIV+ 01032000: Uggh Morning...:   Neighbors have had some roofing & other work going  on for a bit.  I understand why they're starting early, but it keeps waking me...

Thursday, July 29, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Decisions...

HIV+ 01032000: Decisions...:   Since the beginning of the fight against HIV, the fundamental problems have been that the wrong  people were making the wrong decisions fo...

Wednesday, July 28, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Too Late...

HIV+ 01032000: Too Late...:   It would seem that the brat rapper, Dababy, has figured out how bad he screwed himself with his anti-HIV & anti-Gay commentary at his ...

Tuesday, July 27, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Florida...

HIV+ 01032000: Florida...:   I had an uncle who lived in Orlando.  When I was younger, I loved going there.  Florida was so different than Oklahoma.  It  had beaches, ...

Monday, July 26, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: They're Surprised...

HIV+ 01032000: They're Surprised...:   Yesterday I wrote people laying out basic HIV info like it was new.  This knowledge is 4 decades old.  If people don't have it by now,...

Sunday, July 25, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: 1st Early Heat...

HIV+ 01032000: 1st Early Heat...:   Yesterday was the 1st day we had to turn the AC on early.  It was hot, it would've been easier if not for the high humidity.  We'r...

Saturday, July 24, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Summer...

HIV+ 01032000: Summer...:   It took until the last third of July, but Summer arrived.    It got hot yesterday & it looks to stay that way.  Maybe some of this hum...

Friday, July 23, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Not Looking Forward...

HIV+ 01032000: Not Looking Forward...:   My roomie is looking forward to a movie coming this Fall.  I used to do that a lot.  There are things I note the day of their arrival but ...

Thursday, July 22, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Aggressive Nature Smells...

HIV+ 01032000: Aggressive Nature Smells...:   Last time the yard was mowed, it stunk.  It'd gotten high seedy after the rain.  The air has smelled off ever since.  We're still ...

Wednesday, July 21, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Company, Trash & Errands...

HIV+ 01032000: Company, Trash & Errands...:   We're supposed to have people over today.  My roomie's friend & her daughter are stopping by for a bit.  They used to see each...

Tuesday, July 20, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Box Issues...

HIV+ 01032000: Box Issues...:   Spent a bit of yesterday hunting for a new litter box.  We're not sure how,but the flip lid on this box broke.     It's weirdly ha...

Monday, July 19, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Another Dreary Morning in July...

HIV+ 01032000: Another Dreary Morning in July...:   Drear should not exist in July.  Sweltering heatlines yes, but there shouldn't be any dismal greys.  This dark cloud of humidity is wr...

Sunday, July 18, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Rain...

HIV+ 01032000: Rain...:   The last couple of days have either been dark, dreary & humid or filled with downpours & gusting thunderstorms.  Today looks to be...

Saturday, July 17, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Endings...

HIV+ 01032000: Endings...:   Sometimes things linger far after they should've ended.  We're in Summer, but it's acting like a hot, humid, dreary Spring.  W...

Friday, July 16, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Mid Friday In July...

HIV+ 01032000: Mid Friday In July...:   It's another weirdly dark morning.   It was supposed to rain last night.  I guess it's waiting until I'm out shopping.  This s...

Thursday, July 15, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Phones & Debate...

HIV+ 01032000: Phones & Debate...:   We the new phone is activated.  It's weird & I'm still not sure what to think of it.  It took a while to reenter all of number...

Wednesday, July 14, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Trash Day Plans...

HIV+ 01032000: Trash Day Plans...:   Newish articles are scant.  There's lots of titles, but most are old news, OpEd or behind paywalls.  This is getting old, but it happe...

Tuesday, July 13, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Busy & Almost Forgot...

HIV+ 01032000: Busy & Almost Forgot...:   I was busy trying to find something out this morning & nearly forgot to blog.  My roomie & I still aren't feeling that well.  ...

Monday, July 12, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: $$$ Wall...

HIV+ 01032000: $$$ Wall...:   It happened again.  I found several  potential articles.  But each piece was hidden behind a paywall.  Most of the time, I can see a parag...

Sunday, July 11, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Humid Weather...

HIV+ 01032000: Humid Weather...:   The humid heat got to me.  I barely did anything yesterday.  It wasn't that hot, but the humidity was awful.  It or something wrecked ...

Saturday, July 10, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Full Week...

HIV+ 01032000: Full Week...:   It's a bit dreary.  It's supposed to rain later in the day.  Which means it won't rain until tonight & the today will be a...

Friday, July 9, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Late Presenting...

HIV+ 01032000: Late Presenting...:   This piece  deals with late presenting HIV.  There are a lot of articles over this.  If you're interested Google it.  I was late prese...

Thursday, July 8, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Oh & Handled...

HIV+ 01032000: Oh & Handled...:   People think they understand HIV & that they get the elderly.  Well, people are still having sex.  This piece  discusses the post surg...

Wednesday, July 7, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: A Little Strange...

HIV+ 01032000: A Little Strange...: Starting over can always be weird with anything.  You're not sure if what things will be like this time around.    I can get this way ab...

Tuesday, July 6, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Nice Morning...

HIV+ 01032000: Nice Morning...:   I don't get a lot of these anymore, so I thought I should acknowledge them.  We've had a few nice mornings  now.  It's been fa...

Monday, July 5, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Post Holiday Monday...

HIV+ 01032000: Post Holiday Monday...:   The remainder of the monthly bill stuff would normally get handled today.  But, the holiday is being observed today by many businesses.  T...

Sunday, July 4, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: The 4th...

HIV+ 01032000: The 4th...:   The 4th of July is here, so enjoy it. Have your cookouts, play your music, set off your fireworks.  Then kindly put that stuff  away for a...

Saturday, July 3, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: July BIlls...

HIV+ 01032000: July BIlls...:   Not much going on this morning.  We have to go handle bill stuff in a bit.  That'll be about the extent of our plans for today.  I&#39...

Friday, July 2, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: 1st Friday In July...

HIV+ 01032000: 1st Friday In July...:   The fireworks  going off is only reason I know it's the 1st weekend of July.  The weather is weird, wet & cloudy.   This isn't...

Thursday, July 1, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Hello July...

HIV+ 01032000: Hello July...:   Well,  it's July 1st.  It should be bright, but it's not.  It's overcast & muggy.  It's only 80, but at 80% humidity, ...

Wednesday, June 30, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Goodbye June...

HIV+ 01032000: Goodbye June...:   It's goodbye to June & I'm thankful for that.  June hasn't  been an awful month, but it hasn't been good  either.  It&...

Tuesday, June 29, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Late Month Sightings...

HIV+ 01032000: Late Month Sightings...:   There isn't much going on this morning.  At least the sun's shining.  It's been a weird month & June is almost over.   Yes...

Monday, June 28, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Yuck...

HIV+ 01032000: Yuck...:   Yesterday was borderline miserable.  It started dark & moved into storming.  The rain was supposed to last all day.  It was only suppo...

Sunday, June 27, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: National HIV Testing Day...

HIV+ 01032000: National HIV Testing Day...: It's that time of year again.  It's National HIV Testing Day.  Go online & find a testing center near you.  Many offer free test...

Saturday, June 26, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: 2 Things...

HIV+ 01032000: 2 Things...:   Summer issues are here.  These mornings often find me very dehydrated.  I don't sleep as deep during the Summer & wake up a lot ea...

Friday, June 25, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Sticky...

HIV+ 01032000: Sticky...:   There isn't much happening this morning.  It's sort of bright out, but clouds keep dimming things.  I hate filtered Summer light. ...

Thursday, June 24, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: It's Back...

HIV+ 01032000: It's Back...:   The reprieve from the Summer heat ends today.  It's supposed to be hot until Sunday, then back down in the 80s.  It was nice to have t...

Wednesday, June 23, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Back At It...

HIV+ 01032000: Back At It...:   For the last week or so Suddenlink has found it's suck option again.  It's the company's prefer mode.  It keeps dropping out. ...

Tuesday, June 22, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Cool & Stormy...

HIV+ 01032000: Cool & Stormy...:   Yesterday morning was dark & stormy. It rained nearly an inch & cooled us down a lot.  Our high was in the low 70s.   Too bad it s...

Monday, June 21, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Cloudy Outing....

HIV+ 01032000: Cloudy Outing....:   We have to go shopping soon.  It wasn't easy to wake up this morning.  The skies are overcast & we're expecting possibly storm...

Sunday, June 20, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Summer Solstice...

HIV+ 01032000: Summer Solstice...:   It's the 1st day of Summer, Happy Solstice.  Summer can you pull it together & be a better season than Spring?  I really hope so. ...

Saturday, June 19, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Late-Mid June...

HIV+ 01032000: Late-Mid June...:   For meteorologists, Summer started at the beginning  of the month.   Probably,  actually true for the weather itself.  But Summer actually...

Friday, June 18, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: So Far...

HIV+ 01032000: So Far...:   For a bit, life has been tediously stressful.  Usually nothing too big, just a series of serious annoyances & setbacks.   I'm worn...

Thursday, June 17, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Basically None...

HIV+ 01032000: Basically None...:   There basically won't be a post this morning.  Suddenlink's  internet keeps dropping out.  I'm not  sure how this is going to ...

Wednesday, June 16, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Another Trash Day In June....

HIV+ 01032000: Another Trash Day In June....:   Not much going on this morning, but it's bright.  Other than taking trash to the curb, we don't have much planned.  The standoff w...

Tuesday, June 15, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: 1st Half...

HIV+ 01032000: 1st Half...:   June is halfway over, that means 2021 is nearly the same.  2020 may have had more fear than this year, but 2021 still has it's share &...

HIV+ 01032000: Blogger Ate Another Post...

HIV+ 01032000: Blogger Ate Another Post...:   Blogger ate another post.   I blogged about ongoing issues & plans about them.  But, the post went up in smoke.  This will have to hol...

Sunday, June 13, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Good Day, No...

HIV+ 01032000: Good Day, No...:   I was having a decent day yesterday until the  afternoon.  Then we noticed swarming bees.  The house was & still is covered in honey b...

Saturday, June 12, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Attitudes...

HIV+ 01032000: Attitudes...:   I hear conversations about people being worried about what others are going to think of them.  If someone  is going to think less of you b...

Friday, June 11, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Uggh & Good...

HIV+ 01032000: Uggh & Good...:   Let's start with the ugh.  It got awful yesterday.  It  hit 93.  By the time it was 89, there was already a heat index of 101.  It was...

Thursday, June 10, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: It's Back...

HIV+ 01032000: It's Back...:   Even though the morning was dim, yesterday got warm & humid.  It got to the upper 80s & was very muggy.  It looks to be the trend ...

Wednesday, June 9, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Nerved...

HIV+ 01032000: Nerved...:   I'm not having a good morning.  I woke to another  dreary morning.  We're trying to figure out how to get  our lawn mowed since ou...

Tuesday, June 8, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Another Grey...

HIV+ 01032000: Another Grey...:   It's another grey morning  the forecast shows more rain chances.  It's supposed to warm up to more seasonal temps,  But, there&#39...

Monday, June 7, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Uggh...

HIV+ 01032000: Uggh...:   It's 9 AM & I'm spent.  The lack of light is throwing me off.  It's always so damnably grey.  It's going to rain again...

Sunday, June 6, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Rough Morning...

HIV+ 01032000: Rough Morning...:   It started storming right as I went to bed last night.   It was loud & clashing.  The rain, wind,  thunder & lightning made sleep ...

Saturday, June 5, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: This Is Why...

HIV+ 01032000: This Is Why...:   People ask why there isn't a vaccine or at least much better treatment for HIV decades out.  There are a lot of reasons behind that &a...

Friday, June 4, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Annoyed...

HIV+ 01032000: Annoyed...:   We we're having a productive time yesterday.  It was going well & it seemed  OK.  Then, there was a knock at the door. We got some...

Thursday, June 3, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: OpEd...

HIV+ 01032000: OpEd...:   I normally don't post about OpEd's, but for a while, I've noticed pieces like this article .   It's written by a man.  He ...

Wednesday, June 2, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Anniversaries & Hard Wakes...

HIV+ 01032000: Anniversaries & Hard Wakes...:   Albeit, we now know HIV has been around longer,  this month marks the recognized 40th anniversary of HIV.   This piece & others discu...

Tuesday, June 1, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Meh of June...

HIV+ 01032000: Meh of June...:   It would've been nice for June to start off cheerful & sunshiny.  But no, it's the same dismal BS as May.  Thanks June for suc...

Monday, May 31, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Goodbye May....

HIV+ 01032000: Goodbye May....:   It' the last day of May.   I can only hope June is a better, less difficult month.   Yes, things could've  been worse in May, but ...

Sunday, May 30, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: It was Bright...

HIV+ 01032000: It was Bright...:   I woke to it being brighter.  That didn't last long before the clouds rolled in.  It's not dreary, but it's not bright.  It&#3...

Saturday, May 29, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Not Bright...

HIV+ 01032000: Not Bright...:   It's not sunshiny, but at least it's not dismal.  It's nice to wake to at least some light.  May is almost over.  Until last y...

Friday, May 28, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Another Evening Storm...

HIV+ 01032000: Another Evening Storm...:   I did some yard work yesterday.  A crepe myrtle is  partially, hopefully not completely, dead.  That wore me out.  But, I slowly recovered...

Thursday, May 27, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Almost...

HIV+ 01032000: Almost...:   I'm trying hard not to be in meh mood.   I woke a little around 6 & then again right before 8 as the trash truck went by our house...

Wednesday, May 26, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Raindump & Update...

HIV+ 01032000: Raindump & Update...:   It rained all day yesterday.  It was a dark, dismal & outright pissy day.  We got almost 3" of rain.  There's bound to be flo...

Tuesday, May 25, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Dreary Rain...

HIV+ 01032000: Dreary Rain...:   I'm having a hard time getting around this morning.  It's dark & raining. I got up late & I need to get a shower.  This is...

Monday, May 24, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Stigma Really...

HIV+ 01032000: Stigma Really...:   Every year or so, a celebrity outs themself as HIV+.   There's a lot of hoopla, good & bad.  It's seen as  a  revelation, a  t...

Sunday, May 23, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Weird Glow...

HIV+ 01032000: Weird Glow...:   It's the last third of May & all the morning sky can muster is a strange, glowing, dimness.  There's a solid cloud cover &...

Saturday, May 22, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Dim AM...

HIV+ 01032000: Dim AM...:   It's another dim morning.  The rain has calmed for now.   The weather & light have been off for long enough to screw with my sleep...

Friday, May 21, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Drear & Possibilities...

HIV+ 01032000: Drear & Possibilities...:   Let's start with, May Sucks!  I haven't felt much like myself for weeks & probably won't the rest of May.  It's still ...

Thursday, May 20, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Identify...

HIV+ 01032000: Identify...:   I guess most people need to identify with others.  Growing up, I never felt anyone else was especially like me or mine.  I thought that wa...

Wednesday, May 19, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Stormy Night...

HIV+ 01032000: Stormy Night...:   Having a slow start.  It stormed last night.  The sporadic noise kept waking me.  I didn't sleep as sound as I would've liked.   I...

Tuesday, May 18, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Anxious...

HIV+ 01032000: Anxious...:   SAD is usually a Fall/Winter thing, but this year it's  been a late Spring issue.  I've had more anxiety &  nervousness this m...

Monday, May 17, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Useless Articles...

HIV+ 01032000: Useless Articles...:   I constantly come across useless articles.  This morning I read a piece supposedly over HIV & comorbidities.   Experiencing multiple o...

Sunday, May 16, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Sun Blips...

HIV+ 01032000: Sun Blips...:   It was bright for a few moments this morning.  It made waking up a little easier.  There are clouds, showers & storms forecasted  for ...

Saturday, May 15, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Not Much Morning...

HIV+ 01032000: Not Much Morning...:   Another dim morning is not making it easy to get around.  It looks to be this way for the remainder of  the month.  Just great.  This won&...

Friday, May 14, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Dim Morning...

HIV+ 01032000: Dim Morning...:   There have been remarkably few bright mornings this Spring.  There've been a few, but most have been dreary or dim.  It makes waking v...

Thursday, May 13, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Vague Articles...

HIV+ 01032000: Vague Articles...:   I've seen quite a few articles lately touting insight into  new forms of HIV treatment in development. I think development is a strong...

Wednesday, May 12, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Mid Month Trash Day...

HIV+ 01032000: Mid Month Trash Day...:   There's not much happening.  I'm hoping the clear forecast holds.  I need rid of a large box & that can't happen if it&#39...

Tuesday, May 11, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Grey, Grey, Grey...

HIV+ 01032000: Grey, Grey, Grey...:   It's the mid of May & our high today will only be in the 50s.  That's chilly for us.  According to forecasts, the later half o...

Monday, May 10, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Issues...

HIV+ 01032000: Issues...:   I've been having morning issues lately.  Something outside is making enough noise during the very early mornings to wake me up.  When ...

Sunday, May 9, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Almost Forgot...

HIV+ 01032000: Almost Forgot...:   We've had odd weather since yesterday.  It got really warm & humid.  Yet never rained like it was  supposed  to.  It  made sleepin...

Saturday, May 8, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Spring Stress...

HIV+ 01032000: Spring Stress...:   There were some rough patches this Winter & I'm glad  it's over.   But, Spring has been far harder on me.  It's been weird...

Friday, May 7, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: And Another Drops...

HIV+ 01032000: And Another Drops...:   I'm in a foul mood.   We had planned a reasonably simple morning.  But something in this  damned house absolutely hates  the  idea  of...

Thursday, May 6, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Backwards...

HIV+ 01032000: Backwards...:     Indiana is about to take a giant step backwards.  In 2015, Scott County became the epicenter of a massive HIV outbreak due to IV drug us...

Wednesday, May 5, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Delayal...

HIV+ 01032000: Delayal...:   The recent rains pushed the temps back down.  The overnight was in the low 40s.  There was moisture build upon the windows when I woke.  M...

Tuesday, May 4, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Storms Again...

HIV+ 01032000: Storms Again...:   It stormed again last night.   We got over 1.5".  There was a lot of thunder,  lightning, some wind & hail.  It's overcast th...

Monday, May 3, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: May Monday...

HIV+ 01032000: May Monday...:   It's the 1st Monday in May.   We have things to handle this morning.  There's the typical bank & bills items & then shoppi...

Sunday, May 2, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Night Noise...

HIV+ 01032000: Night Noise...:   I'm not sure what, but something is making a lot of noise at night.  It's woke me a couple of  times  this  last week.  It's m...

Saturday, May 1, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: MayDay...

HIV+ 01032000: MayDay...:   Not much going this 1st day in May.  It's not super  sunny, but it's better  than yesterday.  There are  rain chances this week, s...

Friday, April 30, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Goodbye April...

HIV+ 01032000: Goodbye April...: April's ending & I'm good with that.  This has not  been a pleasant month.  With vaccinations, appointments, renewals, car stuff...

Thursday, April 29, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Whole Lotta Rain...

HIV+ 01032000: Whole Lotta Rain...:   It rained a lot.  According to the sites, including 1 that's usually overly conservative, we had over 3.5" of rain.  We've al...

Wednesday, April 28, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Dark & Rainy...

HIV+ 01032000: Dark & Rainy...:   Yesterday was gloomy & it started raining late in the evening.  The lawn guy came & mowed.  We lost internet & cable for hours...

Tuesday, April 27, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Fluff...

HIV+ 01032000: Fluff...:   Maybe, it's because we're at the end of the month, but I saw a lot of fluff pieces this morning.  There were oped's, personal ...

Monday, April 26, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Appointment...

HIV+ 01032000: Appointment...:   I'm up early & wish I wasn't.  I have a doctor's appointment shortly.  I didn't see any articles this morning.  It&#39...

Sunday, April 25, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Sunny...

HIV+ 01032000: Sunny...:   Another short post, but at least it's a sunny morning.  The temps are supposed to warm up to a seasonal norm.  That'll be nice.  W...

Saturday, April 24, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: OK Well Rain Then...

HIV+ 01032000: OK Well Rain Then...:   I'm not sure what hit us yesterday, but neither of us felt well.  This system of rain moved  through like a bulldozer.  It's headi...

Friday, April 23, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: More Rain Maybe....

HIV+ 01032000: More Rain Maybe....:   Another gloomy morning & it looks like more rain is coming.  There weren't  any interesting articles, so this will be short post. ...

Thursday, April 22, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Meh Morning...

HIV+ 01032000: Meh Morning...:   Again, it's chilly & overcast.  April has been very stingy with the sunlight.  I'm not quite cold enough to need a jacket, but...

Wednesday, April 21, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Upticks...

HIV+ 01032000: Upticks...:   For a while, I've noticed articles over how the COVID pandemic might affect HIV; testing & treatment.  I won't cite any of the...

Tuesday, April 20, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Let's See...

HIV+ 01032000: Let's See...:   I'm not going to post much this morning.  After Blogger ate yesterday's post, I'm going to see if this entry sticks.  There is...

Monday, April 19, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Another Disappearing Post...

HIV+ 01032000: Another Disappearing Post...:   I did a post this morning.  I have no idea where it went.  This is the 2nd time this has happened.  Not sure what's going on with Blog...

Sunday, April 18, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Decent But Chilly...

HIV+ 01032000: Decent But Chilly...:   Spring is having 2nd thoughts about being here.  This is the 1st  morning in a while where there was sunlight shining in my windows.  The ...

Saturday, April 17, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Off Week...

HIV+ 01032000: Off Week...:   For 4 days now, I've woke to gloomy, rain ridden skies.  I was feeling it yesterday, but this  morning has been rough on  me.  There&#...

Thursday, April 15, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Mid April Updates...

HIV+ 01032000: Mid April Updates...:   During normal years, this would be tax day.   For some tax date is now mid May.   I didn't notice  much in the way of articles.  The o...

Wednesday, April 14, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Rainy Morning...

HIV+ 01032000: Rainy Morning...:   It rained all night & looks to throughout the day.  We need the rain, but we got a lot last night.  We don't need any flooding.  I...

Tuesday, April 13, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Car Drama Again...

HIV+ 01032000: Car Drama Again...:   There's some drama with the van.  It didn't want to start  yesterday.  It  was either call AAA, the mechanic or try to jump it.  I...

Monday, April 12, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: 2nd April Monday...

HIV+ 01032000: 2nd April Monday...:   This month's been a bit rough.  We had 1st  of the month stuff.  Then there was benefit renewal time.  We had our 2nd COVID vaccine sh...

Sunday, April 11, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Yesterday Me...

HIV+ 01032000: Yesterday Me...:   Yesterday's me got productive & tried to do me in.  There are 3 winter bushes along the front porch.  They're evergreen & ...

Saturday, April 10, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Vaccine Points...

HIV+ 01032000: Vaccine Points...:   Yesterday was a full week out  from the 2nd dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine.   I'm glad to have gotten it.  However, at least in ...

Friday, April 9, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: No Vacuums...

HIV+ 01032000: No Vacuums...:   Nothing exists  in a vacuum.  Some  people  wonder how researchers came up with a vaccine for  COVID  so quickly.  The  answer, it wasn&#3...

Thursday, April 8, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: A Little Bit Of Normal...

HIV+ 01032000: A Little Bit Of Normal...:   My roomie's friend  has a  birthday tomorrow.   She used to  go visit this friend at least  bi-weekly.   She hasn't been able to m...

Wednesday, April 7, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Pain & Tingling...

HIV+ 01032000: Pain & Tingling...:   For the past couple  of  years I've been dealing foot issues, numbness & pain.  I  dealt with gout before that, but this is differ...

Tuesday, April 6, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Trees Please...

HIV+ 01032000: Trees Please...:   Someone  should talk to these trees about an abstinence only approach.  Kidding, but damn, these trees have been dropping  pollen since ea...

Monday, April 5, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Mostly Normal...

HIV+ 01032000: Mostly Normal...:   It only took 3 days, but I mostly feel normal this morning.  I might feel better if it wasn't so overcast.   Still, I seem to be over ...

Sunday, April 4, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Happy Easter...

HIV+ 01032000: Happy Easter...:   It's Easter  & good hunting to all.  May licorice & black jellies  stay far  from your basket.  I hope it's a good day for...

Saturday, April 3, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: WTF Next Day...

HIV+ 01032000: WTF Next Day...:  The longer yesterday went on, the worse I felt.  They said there might be fevers, aches, chills.  That was an outstanding undersell.  At le...

Friday, April 2, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Round 2 ...

HIV+ 01032000: Round 2 ...:  We got our 2nd COVID shot yesterday.  Nothing about this went as well as the 1st time.   This was far more disorganized.  It's done &am...

Thursday, April 1, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Fool's Day...

HIV+ 01032000: Fool's Day...:   It's April.  Hopefully things will be nice, pleasant & as mostly stress free.  Trash left on the last day of March & now it&#3...

Wednesday, March 31, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Goodbye March...

HIV+ 01032000: Goodbye March...:   This is the last day of March.  It's the last Wednesday & trashday of the month.  It's not been an easy month.   It wasn't...

Tuesday, March 30, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Another Gloomtasm...

HIV+ 01032000: Another Gloomtasm...:   By late Winter, early Spring,  my tolerance for the dreary, dismal or gloomy has mostly been spent.  After yesterday, this morning's g...

Monday, March 29, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Slightly Frazzled...

HIV+ 01032000: Slightly Frazzled...:   This will be short.  I have to go  shopping.  I filed my benefit renewal online this morning.  That crap always leaves me nervous.  I don&...

Sunday, March 28, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Restarting...

HIV+ 01032000: Restarting...:   The new month is about to start & we're getting things ready.  We had the 1st mow of the year yesterday.  It was needed, but I sti...

Saturday, March 27, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Full Night...

HIV+ 01032000: Full Night...:   I did something rare for me.  I actually got 8  hours of sleep last night.  I'm usually around 7 to slightly over.   Sometimes I get l...

Friday, March 26, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Division...

HIV+ 01032000: Division...:   As a researcher, I realize the importance of  demographics & the need to examine a diverse  population for  any study.  However, the c...

Thursday, March 25, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Oh Here's March's Rain...

HIV+ 01032000: Oh Here's March's Rain...:   It's threatened to rain all month.  We've had some, but not near our averages.  That's getting handled.  It started raining ju...

Wednesday, March 24, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Repackaging...

HIV+ 01032000: Repackaging...:   I looked for articles this morning & thought I saw quite a few.  I  didn't. What I actually saw were a bunch of repackaged, slight...

Tuesday, March 23, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Alllergies...

HIV+ 01032000: Alllergies...:   I never like Springtime allergies, but they're not  usually this rough on me.  My roomie, the cats & myself are all reacting much ...

Monday, March 22, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Not Much Monday...

HIV+ 01032000: Not Much Monday...:   Another Monday is here & we'll head out shopping in a bit.  I'll have to shower before that.  Otherwise, there's not much ...

Sunday, March 21, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Bright Shiny...

HIV+ 01032000: Bright Shiny...:   It's a bright morning.  It's warming up & the 30 degree overnights seem to be gone.  I'm hearing a  lot of birds & flo...

Saturday, March 20, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Chilly But Nice...

HIV+ 01032000: Chilly But Nice...:   It  dipped down near freezing last night.   It's still chilly, but at least the sun's shining.  Other than some allergy yick, this...

Friday, March 19, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Updates....

HIV+ 01032000: Updates....:   Windows updates are  screwing up my morning again.  They never work like they're supposed to & end up eating all my time.  This is...

Thursday, March 18, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Rapid Start...

HIV+ 01032000: Rapid Start...:   According to this piece  & others.  The Oklahoma State Department of Health has created a new Rapid Start & PrEP program.  They so...

Wednesday, March 17, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Wreck...

HIV+ 01032000: Wreck...:   This is going to be brief.   Storms woke me up throughout the night.  I didn't sleep that  well & now it's dreary.  I feel a w...

Tuesday, March 16, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Rough Month...

HIV+ 01032000: Rough Month...:   It looks like March is going to be my hardest month again.   It's sunny at the  moment, but it looks like most of this month is going ...

Monday, March 15, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Not Great...

HIV+ 01032000: Not Great...:   I'm not  taking great to this time change, Spring or allergies this year.   I've felt off all weekend & woke up late.  We have...

Sunday, March 14, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: A Few Things...

HIV+ 01032000: A Few Things...:   I didn't feel well yesterday.  I woke up dehydrated & never really got over it.  I went to bed early for me.  At least that  gave ...

Saturday, March 13, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Costs...

HIV+ 01032000: Costs...:   I've read a few articles over the cost effectiveness of universal testing.    They've speculative at best.   But, I generally agre...

Friday, March 12, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Updates & Vaccines....

HIV+ 01032000: Updates & Vaccines....:   Windows used to mostly limit its updates to a  regular schedule.  I miss that.  Now, it  updates  whenever it  wants.    The problem is, s...

Thursday, March 11, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Impact...

HIV+ 01032000: Impact...:   I've seen several  pieces about the impact COVID  is having on HIV.  Originally, they were worried about  people living with the virus...

Wednesday, March 10, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Cloudy Morning...

HIV+ 01032000: Cloudy Morning...:   It's overcast & we have rain chances for the weekend.  We need the rain, but I still need light.  Maybe rain will get the smoke ou...

Tuesday, March 9, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Yuck Day...

HIV+ 01032000: Yuck Day...:   Short post, yesterday should've & could've been a fine day.  It  started out well.  When we returned from doing errands, the s...

Monday, March 8, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Confused Convo...

HIV+ 01032000: Confused Convo...:   Someone asked for my opinion of a singer yesterday.  I didn't know much about the person or their work.  They told be some alleged inf...

Sunday, March 7, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: 1 Down...

HIV+ 01032000: 1 Down...:   The 1st full week of March is over.  The beginning of  the month is always busy, but this was a bit much.  We had our normal routines, as ...

Saturday, March 6, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Over...

HIV+ 01032000: Over...:   Our busy week is over.  All the beginning of the month stuff got handled.  Somethings are a little off due to February being a short month...

Friday, March 5, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Vaccination Round 1...

HIV+ 01032000: Vaccination Round 1...:   I've need to get, we have to go shopping.  We had our 1st vaccinations yesterday.  My arm is a little sore & I'm tired.  So fa...

Thursday, March 4, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Here We Go Again...

HIV+ 01032000: Here We Go Again...:   I saw a couple of pieces that should've been interesting.  The 1st was over a conference at Boston University over sexual delayal, con...

Wednesday, March 3, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Uggh...

HIV+ 01032000: Uggh...:   I feel  like crap this morning.  I hate waking up in the dark.  Fortunately, the sun is rising,  I have a telemedicine appointment soon &a...

Tuesday, March 2, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: My Lull Day...

HIV+ 01032000: My Lull Day...:   Other than house stuff, I don't have anything to do today.  My roomie has an appointment & we're both busy the rest of the wee...

Monday, March 1, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: It Begins...

HIV+ 01032000: It Begins...:   It's the beginning of the month, so all that business is back in the mix.  We have a lot of appointments to handle this week.   We&#39...

Sunday, February 28, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Monthly Farewell...

HIV+ 01032000: Monthly Farewell...:   February is ending & it was a bit hellish.  It  brought bad weather & stress.  I guess bad weather is a given, considering it'...

Saturday, February 27, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Wrap Up & Plans...

HIV+ 01032000: Wrap Up & Plans...:   Woke to a very foggy morning.  I can just now see across the street.  February is wrapping up.  We have the bills handled & have paid ...

Friday, February 26, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: The Law...

HIV+ 01032000: The Law...:   Some  states are  moving to decriminalize the knowing transmission of HIV or having sex with someone with revealing your HIV+ status.  I d...

Thursday, February 25, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Brighter Morning...

HIV+ 01032000: Brighter Morning...:   Not much going on here as the month winds down. We've had warmer weather & it's been nice. A groundhog crossed our yard yester...

Wednesday, February 24, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Little Late...

HIV+ 01032000: Little Late...:   I woke  a  little late & was pretty dehydrated.  We're going between cold & cool.  That means my bedding will be changing soon...

Tuesday, February 23, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Seriously, WTF...

HIV+ 01032000: Seriously, WTF...:   Less than a week ago, we had overnights in the negatives & couldn't break 20F.   Yesterday, it got warmer.  Today could be in the ...

Monday, February 22, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Waiting...

HIV+ 01032000: Waiting...:   This year has been a lot of waiting.  Waiting for people to take COVID seriously & get it a handle on it.  Waiting for people to stop ...

Sunday, February 21, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Still...

HIV+ 01032000: Still...:   There are still lots of weather related issues going on in my area & south of us.  However, it is getting warmer.  Most the snow has m...

Saturday, February 20, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Issues...

HIV+ 01032000: Issues...:   Short post.   This week has been nothing but issues.  The second a problem gets fixed, another pops up.  Unfortunately, there's little...

Friday, February 19, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Tired Of It...

HIV+ 01032000: Tired Of It...:   I'm tired of this last year & all those idiots that made it worse than it had to be.  I hate the way people at all levels handled ...

Thursday, February 18, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: A Bastard Died...

HIV+ 01032000: A Bastard Died...:   Rush Limbaugh passed yesterday.  This piece is gay man's reaction to the news of the man who hated HIV+ people dying.  Mark Twain is ...

Wednesday, February 17, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Snowy Cold BS Weather...

HIV+ 01032000: Snowy Cold BS Weather...:   I woke to 18 degrees, which is 20 degrees warmer than our low yesterday.  It's greyish white outside.  Hopefully, it'll get bright...

Tuesday, February 16, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: F@*% Suddenlink...

HIV+ 01032000: F@*% Suddenlink...:   We didn't have  internet yesterday morning.  It died again last night & just came back past 6 PM today.  No one would answer &...

Monday, February 15, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Short Late Post...

HIV+ 01032000: Short Late Post...:   I woke to 5 degrees & it's not supposed to  get  much warmer.   The internet went out almost immediately after I got around & ...

Sunday, February 14, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Hurried White Morning...

HIV+ 01032000: Hurried White Morning...:   Woke to a white Valentines.  I guess the Christmastime request got lost in the mail & this belated.   It's snowing & stupidly ...

Saturday, February 13, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Different Morning, Same Grey & Stroke-aversary...

HIV+ 01032000: Different Morning, Same Grey & Stroke-aversary...:   My active despisement of Winter only gets worse as days like this continue.  Last night was the 1st night this year we had to leave both s...

Friday, February 12, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: BS Frigid...

HIV+ 01032000: BS Frigid...:   This blog may stay a bit  weather gripey for the next week or until these frigid temps  leave.  For anyone out there about to tell me my t...

Thursday, February 11, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Bad Morning, Short Post...

HIV+ 01032000: Bad Morning, Short Post...:   This post is late.  It was not a good morning.  It's still cold & grey.    The internet was out for hours.  When I went to start t...

Wednesday, February 10, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Cold Greyness...

HIV+ 01032000: Cold Greyness...:   It's chilly this morning.  It never really made it over freeing yesterday & may not for the rest of the week.  Winter has finally ...

Tuesday, February 9, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Pops Of Color...

HIV+ 01032000: Pops Of Color...:   It's a very grey morning & we're heading into a cold week.  Occasionally the birds are providing little pops of color in the d...

Monday, February 8, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Meh Monday Morning....

HIV+ 01032000: Meh Monday Morning....:   This morning is meh right now.  It  could be a lot worse, but it could also be better.  It could be brighter & that'd help a lot. ...

Sunday, February 7, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Getting Cold...

HIV+ 01032000: Getting Cold...:   It's not going to be warm today, but the rest of the  could get downright frigid.  The forecast keeps changing, but we could have 1 - ...

Saturday, February 6, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: NSU, Cherokee County & HIV...

HIV+ 01032000: NSU, Cherokee County & HIV...:   I've seen this mentioned before.  I was hoping the topic of this piece would get a bit more clarification before I posted.   That doe...

HIV+ 01032000: Placeholder...

HIV+ 01032000: Placeholder...:   This post is a placeholder.  Apparently Blogger ate the post I did yesterday & I can't find the same article at the moment.  Maybe...

Thursday, February 4, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Nothing Much...

HIV+ 01032000: Nothing Much...:   Another short post.  I didn't see anything new in the articles.  I woke to a bright morning that quickly turned overcast.  This upcomi...

Wednesday, February 3, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: February Start...

HIV+ 01032000: February Start...:   Short post this morning.  I didn't find any applicable articles.  We'll be heading out in a bit to handle 1st of the month stuff. ...

Tuesday, February 2, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Groundhog...

HIV+ 01032000: Groundhog...:   It's Groundhog Day, AKA Imbolc & Candlemas.  They're predictors of Spring.  It doesn't look good this morning.  The foreca...

Monday, February 1, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: February 2021...

HIV+ 01032000: February 2021...:   It's a new month, hello February.  Here's hoping for the best.  I have to check on getting some lab work for a mid month, telemedi...

Sunday, January 31, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: HIstory & January Ending...

HIV+ 01032000: HIstory & January Ending...:   Wikipedia has entriesy over the History of HIV/AIDS  & a Timeline of Early HIV/AIDS Cases .  Until now, most of these begin around WWI...

Saturday, January 30, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Drizzle Gloom...

HIV+ 01032000: Drizzle Gloom...:   Another short post.  I didn't find much in the way of  articles this morning.  It's dreary & slightly piddling rain.  It's...

Friday, January 29, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Last Friday & Late Calls...

HIV+ 01032000: Last Friday & Late Calls...:   January is almost over.  It's weird, seems like the month just started.  It feels like everyone's been holding their breath for th...

Thursday, January 28, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Cold & Gray...

HIV+ 01032000: Cold & Gray...:   Just a short post, my fingers are cold.  It's the coldest we've been in a bit & my hands aren't happy.  We need  the cold ...

Wednesday, January 27, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Mono...What...

HIV+ 01032000: Mono...What...:   This piece is about   monoclonal antibodies  & there use in preventing HIV.  I've blogged about these antibodies before, but as a...

Tuesday, January 26, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: An Appointment Down...

HIV+ 01032000: An Appointment Down...:   Yesterday's appointment went well enough, even if it wasn't prompt.  Nothing seemed out of the ordinary.  I have a telemedicine  a...

Monday, January 25, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Doctor's Appointment...

HIV+ 01032000: Doctor's Appointment...:   I'm up way too  early for me to do well with a post.  My typing is barely functional.  I have an early appointment with my primary car...

Sunday, January 24, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Another Gloomy Morning...

HIV+ 01032000: Another Gloomy Morning...:   Not getting around well.  These dismal mornings do nothing to help me started.  It's supposed to stay this way all day & rain late...

Saturday, January 23, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Another Phone Call...

HIV+ 01032000: Another Phone Call...:   My phone rang last night.  I knew it wasn't good news when I saw it was my sister.  Other than my roomie, no one calls me unless they ...

Friday, January 22, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: FDA Approved...

HIV+ 01032000: FDA Approved...:   I recently blogged the European Union approved its 1st long acting injectable med for HIV  It's based on cabotegravir & rilpivirin...

Thursday, January 21, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Breathe...

HIV+ 01032000: Breathe...:   Yesterday was a big day.  Love it or hate it, we have a new president.  After  4 years of tRump, this is a considerable step.  People keep...

Wednesday, January 20, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Big Orange Trash

HIV+ 01032000: Big Orange Trash:   I didn't find any articles this morning.  It's trash day for us & the nation.  We'll take ours to the curb, the US is appa...

Tuesday, January 19, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: A Bit Complex....

HIV+ 01032000: A Bit Complex....:   From the start, this piece is a bit complex for jargon novices.  It's over the interaction of HIV & interferons .  The body uses ...

Monday, January 18, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: MLK...

HIV+ 01032000: MLK...:   Today is MLK day & a tense day it is.  The upcoming inauguration is causing the nation to clench.  Will this go smoothly or will there...

Sunday, January 17, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Sunny Morning...

HIV+ 01032000: Sunny Morning...:   Friday was windy.  It blew in a lot of crap &  evergreens are sending out pollen.  During the Winter, I usually just have to deal with...

Saturday, January 16, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: D's Last Saturday...

HIV+ 01032000: D's Last Saturday...:   It's tRump's last Saturday in office.  It'll take ages to undo the damage he & his have done to the country, to the world....

Friday, January 15, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: WIndy Shopping...

HIV+ 01032000: WIndy Shopping...:   It was a windy night & now we have wind advisory throughout the day.   We need to go shopping.  My roomies had other plans.  I'm n...

Thursday, January 14, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Post Cleaning...

HIV+ 01032000: Post Cleaning...:   Had my dental cleaning yesterday & it went well.  It seemed a bit more rushed than usual.  That's probably due to the hygienist tr...

Wednesday, January 13, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Sunny Morning's Short Post...

HIV+ 01032000: Sunny Morning's Short Post...:   It's a very sunny, but chilly morning.  It's supposed to  be in the 50's today.  I've got to get  around.  I have stuff to...

Tuesday, January 12, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Chilly, But Bright...

HIV+ 01032000: Chilly, But Bright...:   Woke to another cold morning.  At least the sun was shining. The weather is supposed to warm up a bit.  It'll still be at or just belo...

Monday, January 11, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: COVID & Isolation...

HIV+ 01032000: COVID & Isolation...:   For some, the hardest part of the pandemic has been the isolation.  Humans are social beings & for some, losing this level of interact...

Sunday, January 10, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: 10, 9, 8...

HIV+ 01032000: 10, 9, 8...:   This last year has been about countdowns.  How long will it be before we have a vaccine for COVID-19?  How much longer until the election?...

Saturday, January 9, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: HIV+ & COVID Vaccine...

HIV+ 01032000: HIV+ & COVID Vaccine...:   1st off, it's a cold morning here.  We're still in the 20's.  At least it's bright out. This will be short. My typing is e...

Friday, January 8, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: 2nd Friday...

HIV+ 01032000: 2nd Friday...:   It's the 2nd Friday of 2021 & the high emotion & drama are ongoing. This may not calm down for a while, at least not until aft...

Thursday, January 7, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Politics...

HIV+ 01032000: Politics...:   There weren't many useful articles this morning.  Thanks to yesterday's events, people were focused on politics.  While important,...

Wednesday, January 6, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Serious Gloomtasm...

HIV+ 01032000: Serious Gloomtasm...:   It's dark, gloomy & raining.   Not the kind of morning I wanted to wake up to, but here it is.  There were no useful articles this...

Tuesday, January 5, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: The 5th...

HIV+ 01032000: The 5th...:   The 1st of the month has come & gone.  We've handled the 1st round of household bills for 2021.  We're still waiting to hear w...

Monday, January 4, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: Long Acting Approved...

HIV+ 01032000: Long Acting Approved...:   The European Union has given medical authorization to it's 1st long acting HIV treatment.  According to this piece , Vocabria, also kn...

Sunday, January 3, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: 10 & 21 Year Anniversaries...

HIV+ 01032000: 10 & 21 Year Anniversaries...:   It' the blog's 10th anniversary.  Other than school, I've not stuck with much of anything this long.  This blog is a history o...

Saturday, January 2, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: One Day Down...

HIV+ 01032000: One Day Down...:   We made it through the 1st day of 2021.   Other than a bit of dismal weather, it was a good day.   Then again, what kind of weather can yo...

Friday, January 1, 2021

HIV+ 01032000: 2021...

HIV+ 01032000: 2021...:   Well, we made it into 2021.  Here's hoping things go better than 2020.  Not much going on this morning.  It's a bit bleak & ch...