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Condom Socks and Other Privately Public Things
As I write this, I am wearing the most comfortable socks I’ve ever owned. And to add to their allure, they have the word “condom” woven across the sole. It’s like walking around with my own little secret that no one would guess unless I chose to reveal it. These socks were given to me…
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George Zimmerman Goes Free: It’s a Florida Thing. You Wouldn’t Understand.
George Zimmerman was found not guilty on Saturday. To be honest I was expecting riots in the streets. I wouldn’t blame them. I was outraged, too. As a Floridian I am embarrassed for my state. Yet again. It happens with annoying frequency. I was also mortified when Florida helped “elect” George Bush. We are the…
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On Being HIV Negative
June 27th is National HIV Testing Day here in the US. You didn’t know that? Neither did I. It really should be advertised a lot more, because it’s really important. In point of fact, every day should be National HIV Testing Day. I sort of stumbled onto it because a very dear friend volunteers as…
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Addicted to Acupuncture
Many years ago I was walking my dog and I slipped on some wet grass on a slope and my feet actually flew up above my head. I landed squarely on my neck and slid all the way down the hill, landing in a heap. It knocked the wind out of me. Once I could…
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The Pope and Higgs Boson: Too Much God to Digest all at Once?
So, we have a new Pope. That’s a load off. Not that I’m Catholic, mind you, but I think it’s never a good thing to have a vacancy for the position of God’s representative on earth, do you? He’s from Argentina, he’s chosen the name Francis, and he’s a Jesuit. All of these things are…