Anniversary 9/28/22

Although I usually try to avoid giving names of businesses and movies, towards the end of the movie Joe Dirt, he was asked if the last decade had been a waste. I have to paraphrase here, but his response was no, he met some cool people and heard some cool tunes so it’s okay.

STD 9/7/22

to encourage my readers to get a screening. If you’ve had any lovers since your last one, or if you’ve never had one done, go ahead and schedule the test.

Bigotry 7/23/22

In Texas, bigots are so populous that there is really no danger to even Ten Cruz being kicked out of office. As long as he continues to pander to the base values of these frightened little idiots he’s got a job, so what is the impetus for him to suddenly change? And it’s not just Texas.

21 Shots 7/16/22

Everybody today knows the usual alcohol warnings; don't drink and drive, for women, don't drink anything that doesn't come directly from the bartender and so forth. But it's far less common for people to have really had alcohol poisoning explained to them.

Buttered Garlic Scallops 7/8/22

I find it difficult to cook for just one, so no doubt there will be enough left for a second meal as well, a serving that originally would have gone to her.

Abstinence 6/24/22

The purpose here is not to lay blame. I’m not going to say it’s her fault, or the fault of the school, her parents, or even the church. What I will say is that I don’t believe she was given to tools necessary to protect herself, either physically or emotionally.

Grapes 6/17/22

fruit, like grapes, became my “sweet treat”. Okay, good news first. Yes, it means I gave up processed sugar, and started eating a healthier form of sugar that also has other nutrients. Now for the bad news. It’s still sugar.

LGBTQ+ Pride Month 6/5/22

For my LGBTQ+ friends, I am not one of you, but I am a staunch ally. I love all of you, and weep for your continuing struggle. And if you need anything, I am here for you, and will stand with you in your struggles.

Mental Health Awareness Month 5/9/22

It’s an important topic to me, as I am one of the “chronically lonely” elders that seems to be a thing these days, and have suffered from depression, diagnosed so long ago that it was called “Manic Depressive”.

Do No Harm 5/4/22

Loss of civil rights is not so much because of those who vote them in as it is those who fail to vote them out.