MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'glbt'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:20:50 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4074000&cid=t_125335_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2F205221%2F Why Everyone Should: Lay off Gavin Rossdale and his gay relationship. (via Betty Confidential) Post from: BlissTree (Source: Healthbolt) Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4074000 Fri, 15 Oct 2010 17:12:16 +0100 4074000 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4060555&cid=t_125335_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Fex-gay-bashers-message-to-bullies-it-gets-worse%2F As a supplement to the Trevor Project’s “It Gets Better” PSA campaign, a reformed bully tells all the playground and cafeteria bullies of the world what to expect after high school. Check out the video: via The Daily What Post from: BlissTree Ex-Gay Basher's Message to Bullies: "It Gets Worse" (Source: Healthbolt) Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4060555 Tue, 12 Oct 2010 13:30:14 +0100 4060555 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4040528&cid=t_125335_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Fcelebrities-team-up-against-bullies-with-new-psa-for-gay-teens%2F In response to the horrific recent flood of suicides by gay teens due to bullying, a group of Hollywood luminaries has joined the Trevor Project to remind homosexual (or questioning) teens that bullying doesn’t last forever, and things will get better. Among its other resources for teenagers, the Trevor Project boasts a free, 24-hour hotline for suicidal gay youth. Check out the PSA below, and find out which of your favorite celebs were bullied as kids on Betty Confidential. via Betty Confidential Post from: BlissTree Hollywood Celebs Vs. Bullies In New PSA for Suicidal Gay Teens (Source: Healthbolt) Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4040528 Thu, 07 Oct 2010 21:09:16 +0100 4040528 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3706645&cid=t_125335_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Felena-kagans-history-of-gay-rights-activism-shocking%2F photo: WENN.com Today’s the first day of Elena Kagan’s confirmation hearings as President Obama’s second Supreme Court nominee. Republicans will try to give Kagan a hard time, but she really doesn’t have any major skeletons in her closet to give them fuel. Oh, aside from this one: She has a history of promoting gay rights. And she has short hair. Holy cow – she must be a lesbian, or at least she was one once. And having a lesbian on the Supreme Court would send America straight into the gutter. Obviously. Parents and Friends of Ex-Gays and Gays has urged Kagan to come out as an “ex-lesbian,” while anti-gay group MassResistance is threatening to release a report of her activism for gay rights. Wait – a person pursuing equal rights for everyone as dec... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3706645 Mon, 28 Jun 2010 19:24:22 +0100 3706645 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3577577&cid=t_125335_135_f&fid=35274&url=http%3A%2F%2Facidrefluxweb.com%2F%3Fp%3D4455 Since my life is about transparency – and yesterday in my life of sobriety, I slipped. Not in a got out and get some tina and a case of beer, but with pot and lots of Ativan over the last two days. I’ve asked a friend for some to deal with some anxiety I was experience, as I’m super easily prone to irrational panic attacks. Instead of taking a couple, I took four or five before going to bed, and then another  couple when I work up as there was something coming up I was feeling anxious about. What I hadn’t realized was that I had gone into full addict mode. The meeting I had was a disaster that morning. In the moment I thought I was perfectly together, but afterwards when I realized I didn’t really remember much about what I had said, I know this was not something I could hide un... acidrefluxweb.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3577577 Wed, 19 May 2010 15:04:44 +0100 3577577 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3437876&cid=t_125335_135_f&fid=35274&url=http%3A%2F%2Facidrefluxweb.com%2F%3Fp%3D4409 Ok, here’s the deal. I didn’t want to look foolish after going to all the trouble of making this video to enter in a contest to win a free copy of Kathy Griffin’s latest DVD release, “She’ll Cut a Bitch.” I mean it was a lot of work for something I could have ordered off of Amazon for 15 bucks. That wasn’t the purpose, the purpose is that I want the video to be seen. So I released the video even though I knew I missed the deadline. However like a gift from little baby jesus himself, she has a new and even better contest: tickets to Pridefest, and a meet and greet. The I decided to go green and recycle my first video as I thought it was fabulous, and is the most popular video by far I’ve made so far in terms of viewing hits. Here is it, I&#821... acidrefluxweb.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3437876 Mon, 05 Apr 2010 13:04:33 +0100 3437876 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3404089&cid=t_125335_135_f&fid=35274&url=http%3A%2F%2Facidrefluxweb.com%2F%3Fp%3D4392 Oh my god, it has taken me almost four days to return to normal after three days of non-stop a go-go to NYC and back last weekend. I don’t think I can do much more of these whirlwind trips any more; another sign I’m getting old and virally worn out. There was a time when I’d fly in Friday and fly out Sunday to any given city all the time, but come to think of it, it was tiring even 20 years ago. I’m not sure what made me think this was going to be any different. I do have to say, I was so off my game in NYC. The interview, although can be edited into something ok, my mind went a blank. This should have been a piece of cake interview after 20 years of doing this kind of stuff. Perhaps it was the fact that I wasn’t feeling well and was up since 4 am the night before leaving having ... acidrefluxweb.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3404089 Thu, 25 Mar 2010 13:52:05 +0100 3404089 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3370621&cid=t_125335_135_f&fid=35274&url=http%3A%2F%2Facidrefluxweb.com%2F%3Fp%3D4379 It surprises me how many people noticed I changed my Facebook info. By doing so I entered this odd Facebook grey zone – relationship status. I had been getting messages from newly acquired FB friends recently that weren’t of the nature I’d be looking for on FB, such as the dick shot, or the watersports TMI message. Now for those who know me I’m not easily shocked. Perhaps I’m just becoming a prude in my old age. Call me old fashioned but I like to keep my Manhunt moments on Manhunt, and Facebook on Facebook. I hadn’t realized that I had several things checked off such as single, looking for relationship, friendship, and maybe networking of something. These went quickly. “No wonder.” I thought. In addition I have been seeing someone over the past few months. ... acidrefluxweb.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3370621 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 22:16:30 +0100 3370621 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3359184&cid=t_125335_135_f&fid=35274&url=http%3A%2F%2Facidrefluxweb.com%2F%3Fp%3D4376 For the next little while my recent fab magazine conversation piece can be found here. I can honestly say that It was indeed a conversation starter. At least a comment generator as this is one of the pieces I’ve had the most people come up to me and say something. I haven’t been featuring my pieces on here, and I will get back to that as I’ve been a wee bit lazy. Hope you enjoy it. Not for the faint of heart when it comes to talking about “pee.” (Source: acidrefluxweb.com) acidrefluxweb.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3359184 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:37:14 +0100 3359184 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3346650&cid=t_125335_135_f&fid=35274&url=http%3A%2F%2Facidrefluxweb.com%2F%3Fp%3D4372 I’m so excited with all the changes and opportunities that seem to be coming my way. First of all, I’m looking forward to my new working relationship with Shaun Proulx as PositiveLite.Com becomes a sister site to GayGuideToronto.Com, and part of Shaun Proulx Media. There are so many great ways that we can create synergies by combining our efforts, and I’m very much looking forward to the out come. At the end of the month, a couple improv friends are putting on an improv workshop for people living with HIV the AIDS Committee of Toronto on March 31st” I think this will be a lot of fun and encourage anyone who wants to explore their own sense of playfulness in safe environment, then come and join us. More info can be found on my Facebook Event Page. Last week I had a chance to see Joa... acidrefluxweb.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3346650 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:53:53 +0100 3346650 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3322581&cid=t_125335_135_f&fid=35274&url=http%3A%2F%2Facidrefluxweb.com%2F%3Fp%3D4357 I am in such a fog today. The ADD medication so has been pretty good. There have been a couple drawbacks. One is that I can get far too easily stressed out, and I have to watch that. The old habit of drinking a pot of coffee isn’t what it used to be. That might have been tolerable when I wasn’t adding any supplementary stimulants into my body. Not any more! Yesterday I felt so stressed over some things that I just took a break and enjoyed the beautiful sunny day on what would normally gloomy cold February day. It has been such exceptional winter weather wise that it seemed to be a waste worrying about things that are just a blip in the radar in life. Don’t me wrong; I’m far from being a basket case of nerves. But sometimes when things are bothering me, I have to foc... acidrefluxweb.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3322581 Tue, 02 Mar 2010 15:57:48 +0100 3322581 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3316215&cid=t_125335_135_f&fid=35274&url=http%3A%2F%2Facidrefluxweb.com%2F%3Fp%3D4350 I’m asking everyone to be patient with me as I sort out my life vis-à-vis all my websites. What I’m thinking of doing is incorporating Acid Reflux into PositiveLite.Com, and then there will only one blog and one focus. My column on GayGuideToronto.Com is different from Acid Reflux in that I write about more topical issues, where I want to get back writing more frequently about what’s going on in my life, in addition to exploring video etc. I will let everyone know, and then I will be focused in one place. There are so many exciting things going on! My first one is a new medication, which is always exciting for me. I say that as dry sarcasm, and with a bit of truth depending on what the drug is. I went to my doc’s and told him about the winter depression. Since we&#... acidrefluxweb.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3316215 Sun, 28 Feb 2010 15:56:08 +0100 3316215 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3271162&cid=t_125335_135_f&fid=35274&url=http%3A%2F%2Facidrefluxweb.com%2F%3Fp%3D4346 Even though it’s been a very mild winter, and far more sunny days, it is starting to get a bit more difficult. I haven’t been getting depressed, but I do wake up so bloody tired and stay that way all day.  This is probably due to the fact that I’ve been working hard on a lot of various projects, all of which I enjoy a lot. Then it hits me, what I call “The Wall” I met this guy at the Y, and we had a chat afterwards, and the subject of health comes up.  I have a really hard time answering the question of whether or not I’m in good health or not. I get a lot of colds, and various weird, yet not parlous health problems. The single number one thing for me is my stamina.  I do not have the ability to push myself a great deal. Getting up a few hours early one day and running a lon... acidrefluxweb.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3271162 Sun, 14 Feb 2010 15:37:57 +0100 3271162 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3254655&cid=t_125335_135_f&fid=35274&url=http%3A%2F%2Facidrefluxweb.com%2F%3Fp%3D4342 So far so good for beating severe bouts of depression this winter. Every year for the last several years it seemed to have gotten worse and worse during this cloudy grey and miserable season. Oddly enough, in my hometown of Winnipeg I never had seasonal issues. I can’t think of more of a reason to get depressed about winter than living a three-hour drive north of Fargo with extreme cold leaving one to deal with warnings of exposed skin can freeze within a minute, or less. There is no doubt, winter here in Toronto is a challenge. It was hitting me around Christmas time. I really hate that time of the year. Maybe I should spend the fortune and go back to Winnipeg and spend it with family, as that would at least provide a diversion. The remedy this year has not been tinkering with anti-... acidrefluxweb.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3254655 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:09:28 +0100 3254655 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3243982&cid=t_125335_135_f&fid=35274&url=http%3A%2F%2Facidrefluxweb.com%2F%3Fp%3D4332 First there was The Real Housewives of Orange Country, then there was The Real Housewives of New Jersey……Now finally a Canadian spin off….. The Real Hags of Cabbagetown. (Source: acidrefluxweb.com) acidrefluxweb.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3243982 Fri, 05 Feb 2010 16:16:14 +0100 3243982 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3239764&cid=t_125335_135_f&fid=35274&url=http%3A%2F%2Facidrefluxweb.com%2F%3Fp%3D4328 Man oh man things have gotten hectic busy. I can only think of a few time-limited periods of time where I’ve had so much to do. Don’t get me wrong, it’s all good. As grammatically incorrect that is, at least according to my spell check. I mark my tenth year on disability and it’s been a bumpy ride.  I’ve fastened my seat belt and I’m getting ready for an entirely new one. In the past I strived to find the edge of whatever situation that could be risky. That led to doing all sorts of crazy stuff, such as my hooker with a passport days traipsing across the US, and Europe partying, and well, making enough material with which to write a book. During time, especially with all the recovery shit I’m doing, I’ve realized that I am a risk junkie. I like risk. I like to terrify myse... acidrefluxweb.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3239764 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 16:01:06 +0100 3239764 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3212562&cid=t_125335_135_f&fid=35274&url=http%3A%2F%2Facidrefluxweb.com%2F%3Fp%3D4323 Today I am welcoming the students of the University of South Florida’s online HIV/AIDS course. This post is a welcome, and a little explanation of Acid Reflux. If you click on the menu, “The Cast: Me” there is a short explanation of where I’m coming from. Basically name Acid Reflux originated the vision of Dame Edna during her off-broadway show where she sits down at a table with a couple of people from an audience. She had previously ordered in some food for them, and now they were up on the stage eating their dinners. Dame Edna sits down and starts getting an attack of acid reflux and grabs the napkin of the audience member at the table. This vision hit me considering I wanted to name this blog with 1) a name starting “A” and 2) something that stood ou... acidrefluxweb.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3212562 Tue, 26 Jan 2010 18:15:10 +0100 3212562 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3205073&cid=t_125335_135_f&fid=35274&url=http%3A%2F%2Facidrefluxweb.com%2F%3Fp%3D4320 I’m always hesitant to take on new volunteer activities, as sitting on a couple boards, plus the managing and writing for several websites, I’m feeling pretty busy. Today, though, I received an email from a collaborator of a previous project about blogging as an HIV positive person about an online course where the students are required to create blogs and write about HIV, as part of an HIV/AIDS education program at the University of Central Florida. Our job is to interact with the students, leave comments on the blogs, and chat with them through various structures set up. Lord please help the poor student from across the world who gets me! I’ll be on my best behaviour, and I’ll leave the humour side of me aside for the former educator role. And really this is about establishing rel... acidrefluxweb.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3205073 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 15:45:14 +0100 3205073 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3164001&cid=t_125335_135_f&fid=35274&url=http%3A%2F%2Facidrefluxweb.com%2F%3Fp%3D4294 Getting the YMCA is always a struggle for me. Once I’m out the door and committed to it, I find it not so bad. Then the little surprises happen that make me even happier that I’ve gone. First off the bat, I see the one guy who’ve I’ve ever successfully cruised and met at the Y. He is so my type (and I have many) – short, shaved head, very tight muscular body, and an ass of a dancer.” I see him and walk over, he’s completely naked slapping on his moisturizer. Good thing I was dressed, cause he’s one of the few people I feel like this animal instinct taking over of just wanting to start going at it in the middle of the change room. With a few guys around us, I wouldn’t wanted to started to have gotten a hard on. As he was leaving, and in my underwear, he came over and his h... acidrefluxweb.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3164001 Tue, 12 Jan 2010 14:42:08 +0100 3164001 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3061408&cid=t_125335_93_f&fid=35707&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FHemodynamics%2F%7E3%2FcSrV98NKETU%2Fbuy-for-borum.html Paul Levy, the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center's CEO, is using his blog to publicize online auctions to support community health centers affiliated with the BIDMC. Right now there's an auction to support the Sidney Borum, Jr, Health Center. The Borum is dear to my heart, so let me take this moment to ask you to consider buying something... much of which remains at a considerable discount. (For instance, tickets to the Messiah at a fraction of their face value, which is how everyone likes their messiahs.) (Source: hemodynamics) hemodynamics blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3061408 Sun, 06 Dec 2009 15:38:00 +0100 3061408 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3019200&cid=t_125335_135_f&fid=35274&url=http%3A%2F%2Facidrefluxweb.com%2F%3Fp%3D4189 I admit it. I can only obsess over one thing at a time. And with the launching of PositiveLite.com means all my focus has been going there as we are going viral on world aids day, the one holy HIV day of the year. It’s the day we run people who are actually living this virus into the ground by having to attend a million events during and around that day. Plus we’re usually the people propped up for the media/panels/events to send out our annual message. I consider it like the Queen’s one address to her subjects for the year. My annual “She’s Still Here 2009 Tour” is looking to be a small one.  This is the one thing that coincides with Dec. 1st. I pop up in the media (this year it may only be Proud FM) to let everyone know that “She’s still h... acidrefluxweb.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3019200 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:01:43 +0100 3019200 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2824387&cid=t_125335_135_f&fid=35274&url=http%3A%2F%2Facidrefluxweb.com%2F%3Fp%3D4023 Scatter Perm: I can officially say that my laptop has turned into my version on Crack Cocaine (a shout out to Whitney -- you go girl, great album) for my ADD. I decided to jot down some notes while random thoughts came through my head. One of them was to look up commercials. And as the President of the Francis Francis Fan Club --look it up young’ins — I loved this Scatter Perm Add. My friend Brandon, a newly minted colleague on Gay Guide Toronto and former hairstylist (hope I’m not letting out any secrets) perhaps can give me the complete Francis makeover with the Scatter Perm -- just the right look for when I show up at the airport on the wrong day for my flight. Brandon of course has changed directions in life, instead of backcombing and building up all that hair; he&#... acidrefluxweb.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2824387 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 17:38:26 +0100 2824387 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2820540&cid=t_125335_135_f&fid=35274&url=http%3A%2F%2Facidrefluxweb.com%2F%3Fp%3D4010 While reliving some of My Big Gay French Piligrimage in France, I came across this clip. It is the into to the Mylène Farmer concert that was promoted on the net prior to the show opening. I loved it. I completely didn’t expect this eye thing. The I found the live version which is longer, but still gives me goosebumps with HIV glamour flashbacks of café crème, bistros, and subways smelling like piss. The very first comment left on You Tube caught my eye. It’s nice to see that there are Sara Palins even in French: Sale sataniste franc-maçonne profitant de l’ignorance d’un public perdu et écervelé pour passer? ses messages! Rough Translation: Filthy (dirty) Freemason satanist taking advantage of the ignorance of a lost public and crazy for giving out these mess... acidrefluxweb.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2820540 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 13:05:19 +0100 2820540 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2793383&cid=t_125335_135_f&fid=35274&url=http%3A%2F%2Facidrefluxweb.com%2F%3Fp%3D3994 Ok, I’m tired. I took my sleeping pill (I know I should have waited) and I just can’t fuss with this anymore. There may be some horrid mistakings in anything from grammar to spelling in what is to follow. Please take the warning seriously. =================================================================== I’m such a f.ing jaded traveler. I actually said to myself,” I hate the Champs Elysees.” It’s this gorgeous boulevard and the Arc de Triomphe to one side and the Grand Palais on the other. It was because it’s so full of tourist and everything stereotypical of Paris, very unhappy people working in the service industry, and your little coffee for 6 bucks, not to mention the crowds almost forcing you into one of those Midnight Express moments. That&#821... acidrefluxweb.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2793383 Sun, 13 Sep 2009 20:11:47 +0100 2793383 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2766269&cid=t_125335_135_f&fid=35274&url=http%3A%2F%2Facidrefluxweb.com%2F%3Fp%3D3957 NOT That’s more like it. I’m really excited. Tonight at 9:25 I’m off to Paris. It’s been about five years since I’ve been there. I believe it was during my seven weeks in Europe based out of Brussels, detoxing for the most part, when I was last there. It’s time to erase those memories and re-record so new and more exciting ones over top. I have friends in Paris. Others are coming down from Brussels and we are going to see Mylène Farmer there. It doesn’t get any gayer than that. I have another friend from Sweden flying in so we can have an evening to dine out together. Plus, but accident I’ve connected through Facebook with this guy who is super sweet who is meeting me at the airport. The odd part about this with him is that the only friend ... acidrefluxweb.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2766269 Fri, 04 Sep 2009 13:42:39 +0100 2766269 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2762109&cid=t_125335_135_f&fid=35274&url=http%3A%2F%2Facidrefluxweb.com%2F%3Fp%3D3953 fab magazine – issue #371  April 29 -May 12 Hard-up in Berlin When I travel I consider myself the high priestess of low culture. John and I were a couple of horny guys, rich in spirit but poor in wallet, on a quest to explore the cities of Europe, Sin City style. Our first stop Berlin was just as we expected, full of energy and rawness. Even the name of a train station, Hauptbahnhof, sounded downright dirty in German. Our accommodation was to be a gay brothel. It was a simple deal, we sold our asses and the rent was paid which sure beat the hell out of washing dishes or cleaning toilets. I had imagined the place would be decked out in red flocked wallpaper, very bordello-esque with dim lighting under which I formed part... acidrefluxweb.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2762109 Thu, 03 Sep 2009 14:49:43 +0100 2762109 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2758054&cid=t_125335_135_f&fid=35274&url=http%3A%2F%2Facidrefluxweb.com%2F%3Fp%3D3949 (Source: acidrefluxweb.com) acidrefluxweb.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2758054 Wed, 02 Sep 2009 15:23:06 +0100 2758054 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2752108&cid=t_125335_135_f&fid=35274&url=http%3A%2F%2Facidrefluxweb.com%2F%3Fp%3D3933 Disclaimer: If you are using the shit IE 7 or 8 browswer, get a new one. Fewer and fewer are supporting it, and this site does not either. Get a new browser! My friend Barry and I made our second pilgrimage to see Kathy Griffin. Admittedly, we’ve slid down the glamour scale from having seen her in New York to bottoming out at Casino Rama, including the near two-hour drive with bad traffic. Usually when I hear something funny, most of it sticks and I can recite it to friends. It’s a bit of an idiot savant thing, I guess having no memory and only a few functioning brain cells, I could be called a comic savant. However,  each time I’ve seen Kathy Griffin, I’ve pissed myself laughing and I can barely remember what it was all about at afterwards. She kept everyone going for almost two ... acidrefluxweb.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2752108 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 14:44:15 +0100 2752108 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2890918&cid=t_125335_140_f&fid=34849&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPWBlogs-Trouble%2F%7E3%2Fo9KyhYSg7v0%2F This morning WHYY’s Radio Times featured a segment on the American Psychological Association’s recent resolution regarding sexual orientation. (Listen to the show here if you missed it.) In the category of Better Late Than Never, I Guess, the APA declared that mental health professionals can’t do the douchebag move of telling their clients that they can therapize the gay away. From the New York Times: In a resolution adopted by the association’s governing council, and in an accompanying report, the association issued its most comprehensive repudiation of so-called reparative therapy, a concept espoused by a small but persistent group of therapists, often allied with religious conservatives, who maintain that gay men and lesbians can change. No solid evidence exists that... The Trouble With Spikol blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2890918 Wed, 19 Aug 2009 19:30:31 +0100 2890918 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2699837&cid=t_125335_135_f&fid=35274&url=http%3A%2F%2Facidrefluxweb.com%2F%3Fp%3D3891 The great hunt, and non-dates continue despite my recent canine ennui. The truth is: I can count on one finger how many times I’ve been laid since I don’t know when, probably more than six months. That was until last week. The correlation of increased testosterone levels and the recent change in events probably have a lot to do with it. Ultimately I’d like one out of two things to happen. Either I get to know some guys who I can get together on a regular basis, as I hate cruising these internet sites, or I get into some sort of relationship. One guy I reconnected with online. We had seen each other in our travels but never had spoken. Every since I had seen him, I thought he was so sexy. Last week we spent a lot of time speaking on the phone with great enthusiasm to finally meeting. ... acidrefluxweb.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2699837 Thu, 13 Aug 2009 16:43:54 +0100 2699837 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2699838&cid=t_125335_135_f&fid=35274&url=http%3A%2F%2Facidrefluxweb.com%2F%3Fp%3D3877 I managed to meet one guy and hit it off for a two-condom, and hour rendez-vous. It’s been so long that all I kept thinking was, “It’s about time. Why did I wait so long?” To the fellows surprise, and happiness, he got about six months of frustration taken out on him. It’s taken a lot of work from the old days, when I sex was a service I sold. I had always equated it to that of hosting a party. You do have fun, but you can never relax and just enjoy it as you are taking care of everyone else making sure that they had a good time. For me, this was an intimate party for two, and I was the host. Reclaiming sex for myself, and not something was supposed to “do” to someone, and at that well-done, has been a long haul. My drug counsellor way back when sa... acidrefluxweb.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2699838 Mon, 10 Aug 2009 13:53:48 +0100 2699838 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2688861&cid=t_125335_135_f&fid=35274&url=http%3A%2F%2Facidrefluxweb.com%2F%3Fp%3D3877 I managed to meet one guy and hit it off for a two-condom, and hour rendez-vous. It’s been so long that all I kept thinking was, “It’s about time. Why did I wait so long?” To the fellows surprise, and happiness, he got about six months of frustration taken out on him. It’s taken a lot of work from the old days, when I sex was a service I sold. I had always equated it to that of hosting a party. You do have fun, but you can never relax and just enjoy it as you are taking care of everyone else making sure that they had a good time. For me, this was an intimate party for two, and I was the host. Reclaiming sex for myself, and not something was supposed to “do” to someone, and at that well-done, has been a long haul. My drug counsellor way back when sa... acidrefluxweb.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2688861 Mon, 10 Aug 2009 13:53:48 +0100 2688861 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2674456&cid=t_125335_135_f&fid=35274&url=http%3A%2F%2Facidrefluxweb.com%2F%3Fp%3D3873 Here it folks. My testosterone. Every morning I get pumped four times and rub it all over my body. It’s gel-based delivery system that is alcohol based, just like Purell. So don’t get too excited, it’s pretty racy stuff. Technorati Tags: Androgel, testosterone, Acid Reflux, acidrefluxweb.com, GLBT, hardon (Source: acidrefluxweb.com) acidrefluxweb.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2674456 Thu, 06 Aug 2009 12:52:22 +0100 2674456 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2671047&cid=t_125335_135_f&fid=35274&url=http%3A%2F%2Facidrefluxweb.com%2F%3Fp%3D3865 Since I’ve embarked on my healthy living experiment, I’ve had many great side effects from it. I have more energy. I’m getting up at 7 am without an alarm clock. I get through the day with steady blood sugar levels reducing the afternoon crashes, and with the AndroGel, the testosterone gel (it’s alcohol based and you rub it on your skin - and I have no idea why people always ask me if I put it on my dick?) I’ve found and sudden and increased interest in the male form. Prior to that I’d say, “The most work I want to put into getting laid is taking a Viagra, pulling out a couple hundred dollar bills from the bank machine, and acquiring a copy of the Xtra classifieds and order in.” Nonetheless, the sudden and intense need for cock was becoming great... acidrefluxweb.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2671047 Wed, 05 Aug 2009 12:21:14 +0100 2671047 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2699839&cid=t_125335_135_f&fid=35274&url=http%3A%2F%2Facidrefluxweb.com%2F%3Fp%3D3865 Since I’ve embarked on my healthy living experiment, I’ve had many great side effects from it. I have more energy. I’m getting up at 7 am without an alarm clock. I get through the day with steady blood sugar levels reducing the afternoon crashes, and with the AndroGel, the testosterone gel (it’s alcohol based and you rub it on your skin – and I have no idea why people always ask me if I put it on my dick?) I’ve found and sudden and increased interest in the male form. Prior to that I’d say, “The most work I want to put into getting laid is taking a Viagra, pulling out a couple hundred dollar bills from the bank machine, and acquiring a copy of the Xtra classifieds and order in.” Nonetheless, the sudden and intense need for cock was becoming... acidrefluxweb.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2699839 Wed, 05 Aug 2009 12:15:02 +0100 2699839 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2671048&cid=t_125335_135_f&fid=35274&url=http%3A%2F%2Facidrefluxweb.com%2F%3Fp%3D3858 I whacked my head against a wall as I was bending down to pick up little Hildy. I know it’s completely retarded. 48 hours of headaches, and nausea……I just haven’t felt like writing. But I will be back. Have lots to chat about as I find myself getting back on testosterone and suddenly becoming obssessed with naken men sites. Hopefully I’m not turning into Tracey Ullman’s character our of A Dirty Shame. She got horny, all I got was barfy and a headache that won’t go away. A Dirty ShameTechnorati Tags: Acid Reflux, acidrefluxeweb.com, glbt, concussion, A Dirty Shame (Source: acidrefluxweb.com) acidrefluxweb.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2671048 Tue, 04 Aug 2009 22:00:29 +0100 2671048 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2662620&cid=t_125335_135_f&fid=35274&url=http%3A%2F%2Facidrefluxweb.com%2F%3Fp%3D3850 Here is my new Feature Video. I’ve not been making my own video content for a while. I’m working on it thought. This Bill Mayer clip is great. And now with our right-wingers in power, Canada is following down the same path of being containing a very dumb constintuency. “New Rules!!” Real Time With Bill Maher - July 31, 2009 Technorati Tags: Acid Reflux, acidrefluxeweb.com, feature video, people are stupid, Bill Mayer, GLBT (Source: acidrefluxweb.com) acidrefluxweb.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2662620 Sun, 02 Aug 2009 12:00:23 +0100 2662620 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2699840&cid=t_125335_135_f&fid=35274&url=http%3A%2F%2Facidrefluxweb.com%2F%3Fp%3D3850 Here is my new Feature Video. I’ve not been making my own video content for a while. I’m working on it thought. This Bill Mayer clip is great. And now with our right-wingers in power, Canada is following down the same path of being containing a very dumb constintuency. “New Rules!!” Real Time With Bill Maher – July 31, 2009 Technorati Tags: Acid Reflux, acidrefluxeweb.com, feature video, people are stupid, Bill Mayer, GLBT (Source: acidrefluxweb.com) acidrefluxweb.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2699840 Sun, 02 Aug 2009 11:55:42 +0100 2699840 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2660920&cid=t_125335_135_f&fid=35274&url=http%3A%2F%2Facidrefluxweb.com%2F%3Fp%3D3842 Over the last week, I wanted to try an experiment. Being sick and tired of bring sick and tired, I’ve pretty much reached the tipping point to be willing to do whatever it takes. It all boils down to this one fact, I’m lazy. I do not want to do the work, and make the necessary lifestyle changes. I just want all to happen on its own because for some reason I’m owed it. Seronegative in good health get to feel good just by getting out of bed in the morning. Then, why can’t I? The fact is many people get tired and don’t feel 100 percent all the time. Ten years on disability allowing to do nothing when I don’t feel great has created this mentality of feeling like a victim of my own circumstances. Now if someone else tried to tell be that, I’d be highly ... acidrefluxweb.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2660920 Fri, 31 Jul 2009 17:46:06 +0100 2660920 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2593206&cid=t_125335_135_f&fid=35274&url=http%3A%2F%2Facidrefluxweb.com%2F%3Fp%3D3794 Now who wouldn’t want to send this around to friends is beyond me, but works well for this post. All the labour pains,  huffs and pufffs,  my inner voice cried out “Push! Push!”, the sweat poured off my forehead as gave birth to my new upgraded theme IE7&8 compatible website last night around 12:30 am. Obsessively I thought about it up until midnight last night. I pulled out the Mexican Laptop – and as awful it is to say this, but I will, in the name of my unPC humour – but I think real Mexicans work much faster than this machine. I’m channeling my former Canadian hotel owner in Puerto Vallarta there. Sitting there I had an Oprah “ah ha” moment when I realized I had not transferred over a section of the stylesheet that pertained to the post columns when I cust... acidrefluxweb.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2593206 Sat, 11 Jul 2009 22:37:48 +0100 2593206 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2591665&cid=t_125335_135_f&fid=35274&url=http%3A%2F%2Facidrefluxweb.com%2F%3Fp%3D3786 Yap. That’s what you get when you wake up in the morning to find that the freezer door had not shut properly. At first I checked the contents out, and they were only a little bit unfrozen. Having just stocked up on a shitload of chicken on sale, the cheap side my brain kicked in. This is probably the side that I inherited from my very cheap father. I’m still suffering from the fact for my first bike he bought for me as a child was a girls bike. “There’s nothing wrong with it?” he’d say to me. It’s amazing what you can gloss over when saving money is concerned. And this I did. “How bad can it be?” I thought as I slammed the freezer shut. That was until last weekend when I cooked some up – Shake an Bake, to be exact – that I realized a day or two later that just as bad ... acidrefluxweb.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2591665 Sat, 11 Jul 2009 04:11:08 +0100 2591665 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2523747&cid=t_125335_140_f&fid=34849&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftrouble.pwblogs.com%2F2009%2F06%2F25%2Fgoodbye-anti-sacred-and-profane-writing-machine%2F After a long battle with cancer, PW staff writer, Guardian columnist, punk-rock novelist, NME gadfly, gender-twisting rebel comedian and poet Steven Wells has gone on to other things. Well, not really. According to Steven, there’s no such thing as the afterlife, and if there is, I guarantee he’s really, really pissed off right now. I [...] (Source: The Trouble With Spikol) The Trouble With Spikol blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2523747 Thu, 25 Jun 2009 15:23:41 +0100 2523747 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2512695&cid=t_125335_135_f&fid=35274&url=http%3A%2F%2Facidrefluxweb.com%2F%3Fp%3D3674 I haven’t been feeling great this week, and that continues as I cancel attending events. The one thing I’ll force myself to go to is my voice coach lesson.  I began this a few weeks ago. Ever since I took a class with David Shumaker at Equity Showcase Theatre a very long time ago, I’ve wanted to continue. Whenever I say I’m doing this everyone thinks I’m referring to singing. It is not. The course I took was vocal training for the theatre, it was open to everyone, non-actors included. There I got a hint of where my voice could go.  Ever since the jr. high, I’ve hated my voice.  On a daily basis, or at least if felt it was that often, I was mocked for the way I spoke. The result of this was that I learned from an early time on my voice represented me, and I didn’t want to b... acidrefluxweb.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2512695 Tue, 23 Jun 2009 15:57:47 +0100 2512695 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2469861&cid=t_125335_135_f&fid=35274&url=http%3A%2F%2Facidrefluxweb.com%2F%3Fp%3D3614 Damn, just when I thought I’d covered all my bases, I’m back to a 4. Well at least a mini-four on a subject I never thought I’d have to write. Some may not be too knowledgeable on this non-stepping form of aerobics. The 4th is, one of steps of a 12 step-recovery program. Here you take an inventory of your life, your relations, resentments, and fear. Just a nice look at some of the garbage in our past lives not just to face it, but to know where to go to look at cleaning up some prior messes. Once you done this, the next step is to tell someone face to face. (This is the dummies version). Little did I know I was going to have to drill down about my relationship with my PTSD dog? This dog has been boarding with a dog trainer for intensive training for just under a week. I g... acidrefluxweb.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2469861 Tue, 09 Jun 2009 14:18:23 +0100 2469861 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2463217&cid=t_125335_135_f&fid=35274&url=http%3A%2F%2Facidrefluxweb.com%2F%3Fp%3D3607 I’m writing this before I head off to bed. In the morning I head over to the endontist to peel back the old gums again and stitch then up. This was last done in March. Just before dinner I realized that I hadn’t started the antibiotics two days prior. Immediately I took two for a loading dose, and the rest will be a wing and a prayer. Right now I feel like barfing. But I tell you, in no way to I feel put out by it as I watched a friend today who’s been in the hospital due to a siezure which has turned out to be something in his brain. I say something because they don’t know. Fortunately he was able to be bumped up the queue very quickly. I just felt for him, if I can say such a thing as I could see him tiring today, and of course the worry. All we can do is hope for... acidrefluxweb.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2463217 Mon, 08 Jun 2009 11:26:56 +0100 2463217 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2453050&cid=t_125335_135_f&fid=35274&url=http%3A%2F%2Facidrefluxweb.com%2F%3Fp%3D3591 So I’m over my glamour interuptus moment I had yesterday when I called off my trip to St. John’s.  Hopefully today will feel different. God knows why, but I woke up at 6:30 which is an ungodly time for me. I enjoy the mornings and they are more productive, if they were just not followed by the afternoon crash and burn state I arrive at sometime after one. Buster has gone off to dog training/boarding school, I prefer to call it Codependency Rehab.  The trainer took him by the leash and tried to get him to walk forward as I left in the other direction. His collar was riding up on his ears as he dug in his four paws falling back into his “Sophie’s Choice” panic attack mode. The little one is scandalizing her fellow Chihuahua’s with her most recent purchas... acidrefluxweb.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2453050 Thu, 04 Jun 2009 12:29:52 +0100 2453050 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2453051&cid=t_125335_135_f&fid=35274&url=http%3A%2F%2Facidrefluxweb.com%2F%3Fp%3D3587 This may have to do with the fact I’ve been feeling shitty again. There has been some complication with the dental surgery I had a few months ago. Not only has this gotten me tired and cranky, I will have to cancel heading off to St. John’s in order to have my gum removed and sewed back on again. Plus, I’ve been told I’ll have to wait for yet another year to get into an orthopedic surgeon, leaving me to seriously consider paying for this to be done. This is the easy part, the decision and paying, the hard part will be having two feet in pain with broken bones, all the while trying to look after myself and figuring out what to do with the dogs. When I got home yesterday I just wrote down these little moments. Once out the doors, the feeling was there. Tension. Woman ... acidrefluxweb.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2453051 Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:12:43 +0100 2453051 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2448061&cid=t_125335_135_f&fid=35274&url=http%3A%2F%2Facidrefluxweb.com%2F%3Fp%3D3563 Yesterday was another booth day. And to find some sort of excitment, we pulled out the Snuggies again. Prior to last years AGM of CHAC, the board of my co-op sent a letter expressing concern over the budget cuts to the diveristy committe, it’s terms of reference, and a few other things. They basically told us to piss off in nice words. Last year, never have I heard the word diversity more in my life. This year they made a diversity booth, and with it a box of custume-y things in it to wear and have your photo taking the “I heart Diverstiy” sign. Angelica & Christina browning the joint up a bit. Go diveristy go! So of course I had to check it out, and nothing says diversity better than a Snuggie. I made them dress me and then take the photo. (Source: acidrefluxweb.com... acidrefluxweb.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2448061 Sat, 30 May 2009 16:33:06 +0100 2448061 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2442511&cid=t_125335_135_f&fid=35274&url=http%3A%2F%2Facidrefluxweb.com%2F%3Fp%3D3553 Hard at work at our booth …… It was all about the Snuggie. It made security uptight and were on us any time we had the Snuggies on. The Empress must be latin for uptight. And with such daintiness I model the designer fashion Snuggie. Then it was time for whale watching, or as I later put it, more like escaping the whales. Unfortunatley there were none to be seen, however I did have these few cherished moments to share with you. And a short little movie: (Source: acidrefluxweb.com) acidrefluxweb.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2442511 Fri, 29 May 2009 15:58:23 +0100 2442511 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2442512&cid=t_125335_135_f&fid=35274&url=http%3A%2F%2Facidrefluxweb.com%2F%3Fp%3D3548 (Source: acidrefluxweb.com) acidrefluxweb.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2442512 Wed, 27 May 2009 10:09:52 +0100 2442512 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2442514&cid=t_125335_135_f&fid=35274&url=http%3A%2F%2Facidrefluxweb.com%2F%3Fp%3D3535 I always know when the summer solstice is arriving, as every year it coincides with the Sunday invasion of the white trash. The kids are running a muck. The parents are playing baseball and getting tanked on Labbats Blue while lounging in their Toronto Maple Leaf chairs. It wouldn’t be so bad if they didn’t take over the entire park thinking it’s thiers, leaving behind tons of litter and the dumped charcol on the grass. One of these days Jerry Springer is going to jump out of these trees and start interviewing them. Saturday night I took little Hildy, and I found out that is a dangerous thing around Church St. area as far east as going to Wellesley St. and Sherbourne St. When I say dangerous, I do not mean that I’m worried she’d get stepped on. It’s more... acidrefluxweb.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2442514 Mon, 25 May 2009 14:16:32 +0100 2442514 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2442515&cid=t_125335_135_f&fid=35274&url=http%3A%2F%2Facidrefluxweb.com%2F%3Fp%3D3531 I am becoming more and more like the alzheimer’s ad where someone keeps forgetting where they’ve put something or putting on their coat and not remembering where they are going to. The reduction in the lithium I thought would help, and maybe in time it will. However, my cognitive issues just seem to be getting worse. It’s like I’m a pot head without the pot. Little things, such as I went looking for my coffee mug - read beerstein - as I wanted my morning coffee. When I went into the kitchen there is was poured with the milk in it. I completely forgot my age. I was saying I had turned 43 and really believed it, until I did the math…. oops. How often does that happen to someone under the age of 75? Linguistic capacity has greatly diminished. I’ve decided t... acidrefluxweb.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2442515 Sat, 23 May 2009 15:43:45 +0100 2442515 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2442516&cid=t_125335_135_f&fid=35274&url=http%3A%2F%2Facidrefluxweb.com%2F%3Fp%3D3528 Demon spawn attending Francoqueer’s Annual General Meeting. Thank Christ that’s over with. Not one person from my family called yesterday. That’s what my birthdays have become, a complete non-event, unless you include Facebook happy wishes. Truth be told I never did much for them. I was never the kind of guy when I was young who had parties thrown for him, let alone get invited to a lot of them. At first when we the Francoqueer’s AGM was planned for last night, I thought, “Great, it’s even going more downhill, now I’m attending Annual General Meetings.” I was on their board in while tired out in Ottawa decided I needed to gain a better focus on what I was doing as I was, and continue to have greater difficulty to organize many activities going on at once. However, at th... acidrefluxweb.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2442516 Fri, 22 May 2009 15:02:53 +0100 2442516 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2442517&cid=t_125335_135_f&fid=35274&url=http%3A%2F%2Facidrefluxweb.com%2F%3Fp%3D3519 Last night  I made way down to my meeting. The one you know that requires you to go up at least one flight of stairs, one step at a time. The theme for the night was the slogan “One day at a time.” It sounds so easy. My first recollection of this slogan was the 1970s sitcom  One Day at a Time. My mother, recently divorced with us two kids around that time thought the show was kind of about us. The tv mother and ours both sported the same kind of 70s mushroom haircut along with the same colour more or less. Then at the meeting I mused out loud, if that were to be the case then which on of the kids would I have ended up to be. Would it be Valerie Bertinelli, the one who ended up on weight watchers adds hiding behind trees, or Mackenzie Phillips, and well we all know what happened to he... acidrefluxweb.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2442517 Thu, 21 May 2009 15:55:58 +0100 2442517 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2405955&cid=t_125335_135_f&fid=35274&url=http%3A%2F%2Facidrefluxweb.com%2F%3Fp%3D3489 Finally I’ve found someone who makes me look like I have a tan. I prefer these days to cover up as much as I can. I’ll leave these for someone else to wear. If you feel so inclined to order yourself up a pair, or other nifty 12-step things you can get them here. Warning: If I say anyone overly dressed in 12-step wares, the only direction I’ll be heading is down the stairs to get away. First draft on Pride and being sober done. Somehow I’ve managed to link sobriety with high definition porn. We’ll see if that makes it into print. You’ll have to read the final product to find out how I connect those dots. (Source: acidrefluxweb.com) acidrefluxweb.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2405955 Thu, 14 May 2009 15:34:21 +0100 2405955 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2405958&cid=t_125335_135_f&fid=35274&url=http%3A%2F%2Facidrefluxweb.com%2F%3Fp%3D3472 I’m surprised at how many do not know of Frances Farmer’s tale of whoa. Today I have to go to the doctors. I’m afraid I’m reliving my Sustiva lobotomizing days again, only not quite as bad. That’s most like due to the fact I’m not smoking pot. If that were the case, I’d be in serious trouble, and most likely appearing on a milk carton box near you. My depression is always a challenge to deal with. Lithium in non-therapeutic doses works to boost the efficacy of the antidepressant. All of these drugs is really a crap shoot in figuring out what works. I’m afraid I may have too much of a good thing, as I feel as if I’m living what I call, “The Frances Framer Moments - The Remixes” One of my biggest issues is falling into a pit o... acidrefluxweb.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2405958 Mon, 11 May 2009 13:51:27 +0100 2405958 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2405959&cid=t_125335_135_f&fid=35274&url=http%3A%2F%2Facidrefluxweb.com%2F%3Fp%3D3467 Today I road my bike. In my wallet is the card to open the garage door. When I cycle close to the card reader, I just have to wiggle my ass and the door happens. It’s just the kind of thing that gives me the jollies. Bell Canada cut my line off. It’s been nothing but problems. I had to wish my mother “Happy Mother’s Day” in the new technological way, an email. She can’t say I didn’t try. (Source: acidrefluxweb.com) acidrefluxweb.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2405959 Sun, 10 May 2009 22:56:10 +0100 2405959 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2390243&cid=t_125335_135_f&fid=35274&url=http%3A%2F%2Facidrefluxweb.com%2F%3Fp%3D3453 This morning I take the dogs out for the morning pees and poos in the little parkette right beside my building. The first outing of the day I’m never social, I’m barely awake and may or may not have had my morning coffee. With a 2.4 pound dog, I try my best to stay away from people. Today I was unsuccesful. And older woman leaning on her walker smoking a cigarrette greets me as I enter the park. Her dog, a small white poodle wearing a t-shirt, Honey, is running around her walker. Strategically I steer off to the side of the grassed area to be as far away as possible. Moments later, in an Edith Massey voice horse from all the years of smoking, this woman not quite yells at her dog, “Honey look at the baby…..Look Honey isn’t she cute.” “Ok, now I hav... acidrefluxweb.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2390243 Wed, 06 May 2009 14:01:50 +0100 2390243 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2382733&cid=t_125335_135_f&fid=35274&url=http%3A%2F%2Facidrefluxweb.com%2F%3Fp%3D3444 I’m back from Ottawa, survived the 56 minute swine flu threat of a flight. People in airport in masks. The way I see it, I haven’t sucked off a pig in at least since before the New Year so I’m pretty safe! (Source: acidrefluxweb.com) acidrefluxweb.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2382733 Sat, 02 May 2009 13:56:13 +0100 2382733 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2381444&cid=t_125335_135_f&fid=35274&url=http%3A%2F%2Facidrefluxweb.com%2F%3Fp%3D3442 The glamour tour continues……but not much happened. Just as I predicted, the noise from the street kept me awake quite a bit during the evening and early morning. Since today was a day where my presence wasn’t necessary I decided to take it easy. During lunch I learned that my colleague who arrived after me who was put in the same street level room got his room changed. Needless to see I wasn’t impressed. My colleague could easily sleep through any noise, this I know. I prompty went and got my room changed by someone different and was quite helpful. Tonight I’ve locked myself in my room afraid that someone how raw Maple Leaf bacon will sneak into my room and give my Swine Flu, or is that listeriosis. I can’t get my public health threats straight. However,... acidrefluxweb.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2381444 Fri, 01 May 2009 01:54:24 +0100 2381444 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2381053&cid=t_125335_135_f&fid=35274&url=http%3A%2F%2Facidrefluxweb.com%2F%3Fp%3D3434 First kicked off in Winnipeg, I knew that in the worst case scenerio, I’d be able to come home with about 1000 airmiles collected. Giving you a peak into this world I live, I thought I’d share some photos of my Marriot Courtyard room. It’s alovely little space if you were looking to easily visit the local Hard Rock Café without having to use the elevator. F., in this room If you open the window you can just hope out and cross the street. A wonderful place for those who boast of having a Hard Rock t-shirt for every city in Canada. However, that would not be me. Within moments I had a bus stop and tons of newly graduated teenagere only hours away from being a tween surround the area just under my window. I share this because people really need to understand exactly how muc... acidrefluxweb.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2381053 Wed, 29 Apr 2009 21:52:28 +0100 2381053 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2381054&cid=t_125335_135_f&fid=35274&url=http%3A%2F%2Facidrefluxweb.com%2F%3Fp%3D3428 I was a dinner gathering last night retelling the Jo condom eating story, “That Jo she shit out a condom again!” And then I explained to the other person the history behind it. “And let me tell you,” I continued, “thank god nobody else was there, take my word for it, you don’t want anyone to see your dog shitting out condoms. You just know they’re thinking, ‘Dude, you had too much wine last night.’” It’s not pretty. When I arrived, I came too early. The only person there was my friend’s OCD friend. He greeted me as I walked into the kitchen while he was scrubbing the over sized pot which I assumed was for the lobster.”Come on in……I’m just washing this up to make sure it is hygienic….. &#82... acidrefluxweb.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2381054 Wed, 29 Apr 2009 01:30:15 +0100 2381054 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2376630&cid=t_125335_135_f&fid=35274&url=http%3A%2F%2Facidrefluxweb.com%2F%3Fp%3D3428 I was a dinner gathering last night retelling the Jo condom eating storying, “That Jo she shit out a condom again!” And then I explained to the other person the history behind it. “And let me tell you,” I continued, “thank god there was nobody else there, take my word for it, you don’t want anyone to see your dog shitting out condoms. You just know they’re thinkng, ‘Dude, you have too much wine last night.’” It’s not pretty. When I arrived, I came too early. The only person there was my friend’s OCD friend. He greeted me as I walked into the kitchen while he was scrubbing the over sized pot which I assumed was for the lobster.”Come on in……I’m just washing this up to make sure it is hygienic&#823... acidrefluxweb.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2376630 Wed, 29 Apr 2009 01:30:15 +0100 2376630 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2376631&cid=t_125335_135_f&fid=35274&url=http%3A%2F%2Facidrefluxweb.com%2F%3Fp%3D3424 Well she did it again. While taking out the dogs, Jo here, the condom-loving dog, managed to shit one out again. I’m not really sure where she got it from. With the campaigns and conferences I’ve been at, I’ve ammased many. At this point she can upwrap one and down it faster than a blink of the eye.Thus once again confirming my statement that she’s had more condoms in her than I have. (Source: acidrefluxweb.com) acidrefluxweb.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2376631 Mon, 27 Apr 2009 13:32:43 +0100 2376631 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2365372&cid=t_125335_135_f&fid=35274&url=http%3A%2F%2Facidrefluxweb.com%2F%3Fp%3D3419 Last night was opening night for I HAVE AIDS! by Sky Gilbert. The play for which I had interviewed Sky a few weeks ago. It was nice to finally see our conversation come to life in the play.  Doing AIDS and comedy can be a hard thing to imagine until you see it. Let’s start with the posters advertising it. I loved the concept and artwork. It was all very playful, even whimsical declaring I HAVE AIDS! I can see the connections between the themes of the drugs and sex crowd, and the blazéness (I don’t think that’s a word, and if it is, I have no idea how to spell it) of HIV in the gay community, the normalization or not caring in certain aspects of the party culture. Had I not had the opportunity meeting Sky prior to seeing I HAVE AIDS! I might not have heard the underlying narrative a... acidrefluxweb.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2365372 Fri, 24 Apr 2009 19:16:08 +0100 2365372 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2365373&cid=t_125335_135_f&fid=35274&url=http%3A%2F%2Facidrefluxweb.com%2F%3Fp%3D3410 I know you’re thinking I’m stating the obvious. Well, factually I don’t. I did for a month, but I have commitment issues and it didn’t last. This is the name of the latest Sky Gilbert play at Buddies at Bad Times Theatre, and I got to interview him for my second only feature, and my first interview without a Snuggie. The link for it is here: It’s not exactly family friendly stuff, and is explicit at times. I was so nervous to meet him, and it turned out we had a great chat that lasted for over and hour and a half. In many ways we are different, however there are many similarities. He’s a shit disturber I respect, and I admire his “I don’t give a shit about what you think” Whereas I’ve come across others who have been pathetically ... acidrefluxweb.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2365373 Thu, 23 Apr 2009 14:43:45 +0100 2365373 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2354025&cid=t_125335_135_f&fid=35274&url=http%3A%2F%2Facidrefluxweb.com%2F%3Fp%3D3380 Ok, I’m over the doggie drama. Got my Gastro Prescription food, rice cooked up, disaster diverted yet again thanks to my cupboard pharmacy and experience of going through this 100 times. Oh and by the way, it’s been two years of no alcohol or drugs, a rather quiet anniversary. The last couple of days I’ve been watching a lot of movies as I chill and get myself back into the groove. These are the movies I watch when I’m anti-social: Teeth: The IDMb Website In a small town nearby a nuclear power facility, the chaste Dawn (Jess Weixler) is raised with her dysfunctional stepbrother Brad (John Hensley) by her mother that is sick and her stepfather. Once in high school, she participates of a meeting called “The Promise O” that preaches purity and virginity for the members... acidrefluxweb.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2354025 Tue, 21 Apr 2009 19:20:16 +0100 2354025 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2349471&cid=t_125335_135_f&fid=35274&url=http%3A%2F%2Facidrefluxweb.com%2F%3Fp%3D3376 What not to feed you pets. That’s what I’ve been thinking about all weekend. I came home from Winnipeg exhausted, yet happy to be home. I didn’t feel like I could quite relax until Saturday night had passed. This was because I had two ocassions to speak. Saturday night a friend had a birthday party and had asked me to speak. Originally I was to be in Winnipeg, but changed my ticket to be in town for the evening, arrving the day before. All week as I was drifting off I was trying to figure out what I would say. How much do I sanitize it, or do I just go full throttle myself. I was going to bring Hildy with me and say, “Finally a bitch comes a long that get more attention than…..” However, when I came back to get my dogs, the dog sitter had done exactly wh... acidrefluxweb.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2349471 Mon, 20 Apr 2009 14:33:51 +0100 2349471 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2349472&cid=t_125335_135_f&fid=35274&url=http%3A%2F%2Facidrefluxweb.com%2F%3Fp%3D3373 Time 2:19 Flight AC268 takes off in less than an hour. I’m sitting just off where my gate is where they’ve made a little observation area where it is quiet and you can see the very odd aircraft take off. I sit here thinking about how many departures I’ve made from this airport. How many times have I said good-bye. How many times where they for a weekend, a week, months or years. Was it to another city 500 kms away, or was it to another continent. Leaving this airport was never a difficult thing, although in older age it becomes more difficult. If there were some way that I could meld the life of Toronto, and my family of Winnipeg together, I would. But I can’t. The only thing that remains here is a shell of past that is brittle and barely maintain its memory, with no possibility of... acidrefluxweb.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2349472 Sat, 18 Apr 2009 14:30:58 +0100 2349472 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2349473&cid=t_125335_135_f&fid=35274&url=http%3A%2F%2Facidrefluxweb.com%2F%3Fp%3D3366 New outfit for Hildy Today I’m finally heading back home. And I can’t tell you how much I want to go get home. Not because I’m tired of seeing my family. But rather because of the lack of control over my coming and goings, especially being woken up in the morning I thought if I spent a longer period of time here the pace would be a bit more relaxed. And at times it has been, but when you’ve lived with a chronic illness for over two decades the slighest deviation of my routine, in particular, sleep patterns. Two screaming girls this morning didn’t help. What I realized is that I really need a car. My family is spread out across the city and I’m held hostage or dependent on someone giving me a lift. The other is that I need at least for three days a hotel ... acidrefluxweb.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2349473 Fri, 17 Apr 2009 15:09:05 +0100 2349473 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2349474&cid=t_125335_135_f&fid=35274&url=http%3A%2F%2Facidrefluxweb.com%2F%3Fp%3D3364 The other night my sister and I headed over to my father’s place. I’d have to say that it’s probably been at fifteen or more years since we were all in the same room together. My dad in on the left, and my Uncle Gord is on the right. My sister Melissa, and brother Derrick are there as well. This is the side of the family I get my crudeness from. My mother’s side is much more proper. So much so that it takes a Snuggie gift war to crack that pent up repression. Once the beers started flowing, Dad and Uncle Gord went for a walk down memory lane. Uncle Gord: You remember when we’d shit in a bag, set it on fire and leave it on a doorstep! Dad: Oh gawd, and then they came out and stomped on it, that was so funny. Uncle Gord: Remember when at Lover’s Lane, that car with some guy humpi... acidrefluxweb.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2349474 Thu, 16 Apr 2009 15:54:07 +0100 2349474 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2349475&cid=t_125335_135_f&fid=35274&url=http%3A%2F%2Facidrefluxweb.com%2F%3Fp%3D3355 It’s been a hectic time, which is one of the reasons why I don’t come back to Winnipeg often. If there is one thing I can say, is that I do miss having that sense of family around me. I guess I have it in a sense in Toronto, but it’s not the same. Nonetheless, I will never have this as if I ever saw my name attached again to a Winnipeg address – I’d have to kill myself. It’s just too bad that the city isn’t located the distance away as London, or Ottawa, just to make them all more accessible. Easter Sunday we picked up my young 90-year-old grandmother to go to what seems the be the family institution for dining out: The Viscount Gort Hotel. This is the hotel my sister and I stayed in when I was fifteen because our bungalow house caught on fire and damaged the entire upstairs.... acidrefluxweb.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2349475 Tue, 14 Apr 2009 14:26:10 +0100 2349475 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2349476&cid=t_125335_135_f&fid=35274&url=http%3A%2F%2Facidrefluxweb.com%2F%3Fp%3D3347 It’s been a tiring couple of days. Visiting family is always like that, non-stop being on. One of the things that makes it difficult is that the family is fractured up and all over the city. The best approach is to try to get a dinner going and see as many people as I can that way. Tomorrow night it will be my dad’s place. Plus he remarried and as kids so there’s another splinter of relatives to visit. But alas, today is Easter, and some poor sucker got nailed. Just using that term makes me a little jealous if you know what I mean. It’s been while. Today is the gathering for my grandmother. She doesn’t know I’m in town, at least I don’T think so. “She might have known, but I think she has forgotten.” my sister said to me in the car yest... acidrefluxweb.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2349476 Sun, 12 Apr 2009 16:31:57 +0100 2349476 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2326524&cid=t_125335_135_f&fid=35274&url=http%3A%2F%2Facidrefluxweb.com%2F%3Fp%3D3341 I’m going to try really hard not to make this personal, but it’s hard. It’s vow I’ve tried to maintain for sometime now. Sometimes successfully, sometimes not. Having participated in the at times controversial (depending on who you are) HIV stigma campaign, I’ve learned to hear different views. And I got to hear a lot of them. Everything from the campaign is great, contributing to stigma itself, to stigma only exists in one’s head. Admittedly it was a hard campaign to be on as the theme is such a highly individual experience seen through so many personalized filters that you can rarely say to someone they way you feel is right or wrong. Simply put we all have our own take on things, and the campaign was to create a conversation. People got so wrapped up on disclosure that they ... acidrefluxweb.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2326524 Sat, 11 Apr 2009 16:54:25 +0100 2326524 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2326525&cid=t_125335_135_f&fid=35274&url=http%3A%2F%2Facidrefluxweb.com%2F%3Fp%3D3339 I’m in Winnipeg. The battle of the Snuggie is over, I am remain triomphant. Actually, it was never a battle in my mind. I was though in my aunts. Trust The Snuggie to bring out such a low lever of dysfunctionality within at least one member of the family. I left a message on her facebook page just to tease her play with her if she was going to be a cow about it all, with no intention of giving the damn thing to my grandmother. The way I see it, the more the merrier for Victoria to have a photo taken at high tea at The Empress Hotel. Nonetheless, I thought, it’s not about who gives what to who and I thought about the spirit in which this piece of fabric with sleaves became in my possesion. And that was due to my writing about it, and in part how I wantd to give her one for her 9... acidrefluxweb.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2326525 Fri, 10 Apr 2009 16:14:23 +0100 2326525 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2326527&cid=t_125335_135_f&fid=35274&url=http%3A%2F%2Facidrefluxweb.com%2F%3Fp%3D3329 I had a bad day yesterday. It’s not well advertised that I’m creating a new website. Well, it more like trying, with heavy emphasis on trying. I’ve got the plan, the concept, and money, two companies sponsoring me to date (I’ve only approached two), and yet last night the creative company that was going to do this for me, had written to tell me they have too many large projects bumping mine and they can’t do it. First I get dumped by guys, and now I feel like a john who was just refused by a crackwhore for being too ugly or something. In the next week or so I’ll get some names of web designers. I’m a bit of a loss though. I’d prefer that this be someone in Toronto. But that doesn’t have to always be the case. I need something that I can... acidrefluxweb.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2326527 Thu, 09 Apr 2009 12:37:38 +0100 2326527 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2326528&cid=t_125335_135_f&fid=35274&url=http%3A%2F%2Facidrefluxweb.com%2F%3Fp%3D3325 Sadly it’s time for the end of the Snuggie/Richard trilogy. It was fun, however, it’s time to move on in the world of Snuggie madness, Next stop Winnipeg. Richard Ryder Part Three (Source: acidrefluxweb.com) acidrefluxweb.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2326528 Wed, 08 Apr 2009 23:45:05 +0100 2326528 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2326529&cid=t_125335_135_f&fid=35274&url=http%3A%2F%2Facidrefluxweb.com%2F%3Fp%3D3318 There are a few things on Twitter I have discovered. One is that making an account for Hildy is a bit creepy. I had to though, since famous fictitious television characters get their own accounts, I figured the attention-seeking whore that my little miss hildy is, that I’d give into her constant whining demands. Well actually, it’s  more like little wimpers as if someone were jogging on a Cupie Doll, to be more exact. Trust me, you can only take so much of that shit, and then finally give in. I’m sure Hildy would be the perfect weapon of tourture for Guantanamo Bay. After years of silence those poor inmates would be spilling their guts in no time. She does have that kind of power, trust me. However, her typing skills really suck and I’m the one having to input her... acidrefluxweb.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2326529 Wed, 08 Apr 2009 15:43:37 +0100 2326529 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2326530&cid=t_125335_135_f&fid=35274&url=http%3A%2F%2Facidrefluxweb.com%2F%3Fp%3D3310 How would have thought the Snuggie could be used for Evil.  But yes it has turned all Linda Blair on me and now I can see that Satan has met his spawn. It’s effects made all the over to a trailer park in Texas, and then back over to Winnipeg. But really, show I expect no less from my Aunt who married twice her age “Dick” and put his hands on iappropriate places on my cousins ta ta zones - that includes asa - to the secret sneering and quick snicking about Uncle Per. The demonic forces began to rise with a mere commenton Facebook from my aunt saying that “Great minds think alike I got grandma a Snuggie to for her birthday.” I didn’t know it at the time, but that was her way of saying, “Back off I’m giving her the Snuggies.” Along with the Richa... acidrefluxweb.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2326530 Tue, 07 Apr 2009 16:13:32 +0100 2326530 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2326531&cid=t_125335_135_f&fid=35274&url=http%3A%2F%2Facidrefluxweb.com%2F%3Fp%3D3306 This winter I’ve noticed my long time addiction getting a hold of me again. Funny how you think after time it would simply go around. I can’t really say I had any triggers eithers. No flashbacks. no invitations to go out, nada. Instead, it has become my secret shame. When the craving gets so bad that I do not know what to do, I start to wonder if there are twelve-step meetings for cheesecake? I’m mean it’s getting really low. As if I were a crackwhore who could be bought off with any old rock, I, too, was beginning to wonder how low I’d stoop for a taste of my wonderful cream cheese. I’ll tell you how far it got. I  was so desperate that I was prepared to f. Sara Lee in order to get a piece. And she’s dead! Never mind, it the Cheesecake world, Sar... acidrefluxweb.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2326531 Sun, 05 Apr 2009 19:55:53 +0100 2326531 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2326533&cid=t_125335_135_f&fid=35274&url=http%3A%2F%2Facidrefluxweb.com%2F%3Fp%3D3298 This is the second installment in the series of the Snuggie Richard Ryder interview, a Toronto comic who recorded his first CD on this evening at the Comedy Pub. (Source: acidrefluxweb.com) acidrefluxweb.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2326533 Fri, 03 Apr 2009 23:34:06 +0100 2326533 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2298726&cid=t_125335_135_f&fid=35274&url=http%3A%2F%2Facidrefluxweb.com%2F%3Fp%3D3286 I’ve decided I’m the PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder) dog owner of the PTSD dog. Buster has a constant worried look, just as I probably do. Anytime he gets separated from me he has his “Sophie’s Choice” moment. For me, it seems lately that my natural default is worry. I’m anxious because I have nothing to be anxious about. Maybe it’s the anti-dressants, I don’t know. Most of my anxiety comes from moving out my comfort zone that I have sat in for years. I haven’t been at a full-time job for at least ten years now. If that conjures up images of leisurely sipping cocktails, watching Oprah, and basking in the joys of unemployment, then you’ve got it all wrong. I wish it were that easy. There’s always a voice in my head that... acidrefluxweb.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2298726 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 14:39:44 +0100 2298726 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2298727&cid=t_125335_135_f&fid=35274&url=http%3A%2F%2Facidrefluxweb.com%2F%3Fp%3D3280 foto taken by my esteemed colleague Bob. L, who you see comment on here frequently. I’m worn out. The reason I haven’t posted since Friday is that I’ve been at the Ontario AIDS Network’s Leadership Alumni conference (meetings? I’m not sure what to call it). This program had been developed a few years ago to replace for format for getting people with HIV together provincially that wasn’t working out to well. My first visit in 2005 everyone was still trying to approve minutes that weren’t even from that year. Needless to say it was very nice to come to this new body and see so many people engaged with so much enthusiasm. The evening prior I was asked to speak on during the segment on the HIV stigma campaign in which I participated. And usually I went up to the mic on a wing and... acidrefluxweb.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2298727 Mon, 30 Mar 2009 14:43:26 +0100 2298727 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2298728&cid=t_125335_135_f&fid=35274&url=http%3A%2F%2Facidrefluxweb.com%2F%3Fp%3D3275 I know it’s taken me a little while to get this up, but it’s been a week of surprises. Monday I feel down a flight of stairs while taking the dogs out. More like flying in the air with two dogs in my arms. Then the sudden surprise Sky Gilbert interview which makes me nervous as all hell, but it will be fin. Finally I’ve gotten my Snuggie interview with Richard Rryder. This is only the first one, an introduction. The real star of the this clip is the Snuggie. I had a tripod given to me, and on that day I opened it to discover a key piece missing: the whatever you call it that attaches to the camera and clicks into the tripod. Not having a tripod really added to the overall “public access TV” feel and look. (Source: acidrefluxweb.com) acidrefluxweb.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2298728 Fri, 27 Mar 2009 14:23:40 +0100 2298728 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2298730&cid=t_125335_135_f&fid=35274&url=http%3A%2F%2Facidrefluxweb.com%2F%3Fp%3D3259 My puppy, who is pretty much full grown, is about a half the size of Paris. I never thought I’d brag about something being small. Here’s little Hildy, I’m happy to say mine’s cuter. Let’s hope I’m less skanky than her. You know I have no life, when the bulk of my conversations drift to my dogs. This morning I couldn’t help it. I got up, got the dogs out, made my coffee, sat down here and engaged in my morning routine: check the email, Facebook, and finally Twitter. There in front of my barely caffeinated eyes lay in my twitter account set up for Hildy that Chihuahua (and yes I’m whore her out for self-promotion as well - she’s going to earn that two grand I paid for - it’s kind of the Chihuahua form of human trafficking) was a li... acidrefluxweb.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2298730 Thu, 26 Mar 2009 13:04:40 +0100 2298730 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2298731&cid=t_125335_135_f&fid=35274&url=http%3A%2F%2Facidrefluxweb.com%2F%3Fp%3D3255 He’s fat here…… I’m sitting here with Hildy on my lap, and the phone is turned on to speaker phone sitting beside me. Truth be told, these teleconferences tend to be dominated by one or two people, and never myself, hence multi-tasking. Buster has gone into his crate four times now and gone after his bone. I give him about four minutes on it and that’s it for the next four hours. I haven’t been able to get a hold of the trainer, so I’m winging it. He wont eat in the crate if I’m there closing the door after he goes in. I decided to put the food in and walk out of the bed room. Slowly he made his way in. This morning, I started on working on getting into the room while he’s eating  and not have him run out and shut down the eating process. If he hadn’t eaten... acidrefluxweb.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2298731 Wed, 25 Mar 2009 19:30:11 +0100 2298731 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2298733&cid=t_125335_135_f&fid=35274&url=http%3A%2F%2Facidrefluxweb.com%2F%3Fp%3D3241 Yesterday, I posted on Twitter a link to my Positively HIV-larious which makes reference to my favourite pioneers in gallows humour, the authors of “Diseased Pariah News, or DPN.” In the article I make reference to , their recipe segment “Get Fat Don’t Die” was a classic. And who could forget the outrageous AIDS Barbie, with designer bed pans and gurney. Then several issues they came out with the Malibu Home Hospice accompanied by the tag line “Don’t let your AIDS Barbie wither away in a shoebox.” The authors of this zine were all in advanced stages of AIDS in the 1980s when there was no hope, and no treatment. What got us through those days, myself included, as I knew I was positive in those days. At that time I was just waiting for the other shoe to drop. Our ability to t... acidrefluxweb.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2298733 Mon, 23 Mar 2009 14:03:36 +0100 2298733 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2298735&cid=t_125335_135_f&fid=35274&url=http%3A%2F%2Facidrefluxweb.com%2F%3Fp%3D3231 I love this photo. Ok, if there is one thing I have learned, is to give it away all in the first shot. That’s why I charged. But I digress. What I’m actually trying to say is that I’m not going to show you my entire evening with Richard Ryder right away. This also will help hid the fact that I haven’t downloaded the video, let alone edit something up. I will say that it was a fabulous night, lots of fun and you should really go see his show. However, I thought I would do a review of my experience of being deflowered in my first-time ever wearing of a Snuggie, and recorded for posterity. It’s not often I can say something was a first, and what a perfect way to bond with another prior to our fireside Snuggie chat. More on that later. A while back, whilst on my P... acidrefluxweb.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2298735 Sat, 21 Mar 2009 16:21:39 +0100 2298735 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2276849&cid=t_125335_135_f&fid=35274&url=http%3A%2F%2Facidrefluxweb.com%2F%3Fp%3D3223 Yes I know, back lighting is not great, but it help hid my tired hideous bags under my eyes! I asked for Snuggie Love to posts ago, and I got lots of it. So much so I may have to check myself out at Hasslefree. But I don’t think you can get anything from fleece that softly caresses my……ah I’ll stop there. Many a time in my life I have asked for things, and never my requests have ever come to fruition. Now that it has, I never thought it would have ever been a Snuggie. Maybe I’ve underestimated this new-found subculture of the Snuggie world. Trust me though I have big plans for these Snuggies. There going to go on a Western Canada tour to Winnipeg, and Victoria. It will be a delight to have high tea at the famous Empress Hotel (where I’ll be staying) with my Snuggie for my soon ... acidrefluxweb.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2276849 Fri, 20 Mar 2009 03:35:58 +0100 2276849 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2276851&cid=t_125335_135_f&fid=35274&url=http%3A%2F%2Facidrefluxweb.com%2F%3Fp%3D3204 Ever since my higher power, Oprah,  let me down by allowing herself to be broadcast live wearing a blue Snuggie, I have been gripped by it’s evil powers. Lately I’ve been secretly checking out Snuggie sites, fantasizing about sneaking out to any one of the upcoming “Snuggie Pub Crawl.” Why by the end of this night, I will be saying I have a page on the social network with sleeves, Snuggiebook.com. I kid you not. It’s so ktichy that I’m not so secretly digging it. I’m joining this new cult. In fact  it will be complementary to my Kabbalah, if I could only get one in white for Shabbat. I have an answer for that, but I’ll get to that in a moment. I’m a little pissed off with the makers though. For some reason they’ve confused Canada with Mexico and are c... acidrefluxweb.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2276851 Wed, 18 Mar 2009 01:03:35 +0100 2276851 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2267724&cid=t_125335_135_f&fid=35274&url=http%3A%2F%2Facidrefluxweb.com%2F%3Fp%3D3200 Last Friday night, the evening after my unexpected Spanish class disclosure, my co-op held one out our special events. Let me just start by saying I love my co-op, we are a community. For those who don’t know cooperative housing in Canada is not the US model where a person buys his unit but it is the collective who runs it, decides who moves in and who doesn’t etc. Here everyone is a member – not a tenant –and we are non-for-profit. The co-op is governed by the board, and the staff manage the building, and they do a wonderful job. The members help raise over 5000 dollars for my women in Rwanda working in a cooperative to make dolls for income generation. The youth here have raised thousands for various causes. I would be remiss if I did not mention our annual doggie pageant, and Hi... acidrefluxweb.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2267724 Mon, 16 Mar 2009 14:06:17 +0100 2267724 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2267735&cid=t_125335_135_f&fid=35274&url=http%3A%2F%2Facidrefluxweb.com%2F%3Fp%3D3190 Last Friday after having intensely studied my Spanish peterito simple, imperfecto, and perfecto, I never really thought I’d be disclosing my HIV status to my Spanish instructor. Damn, and now I’ll have to be updating my HIV FOR DUMMIES disclosure to add the chapter “The art of disclosing during language acquisition.” My instructor, Flor, at the Spanish Centre is a sweetheart in her late 20s. At least that’s my guess. She arrived in Toronto only about a year ago. Every time I see her effervescing personality always cheers me up. Not to mention when you spend an hour every week one-on-one you begin to build a relationship where you can’t in a group setting. My favourite thing to do is watch subtitled movies, write down all the bad words, and then ask her what they mea... acidrefluxweb.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2267735 Sun, 15 Mar 2009 15:21:08 +0100 2267735 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2267755&cid=t_125335_135_f&fid=35274&url=http%3A%2F%2Facidrefluxweb.com%2F%3Fp%3D3184 Finally it’s here, another NYC Tacky Tourist video. I had to get off my lazy butt to get and take the time to put something together.  I’d been obsessing over the dog. Man this is such a slow process. However, the dog trainer who always leaves me with a squashed sense of self-esteem (one of the co-op staff went to him and started talking about her Great Dane puppy and she said wanted to leave the store crying - she never told me what exactly he said). He’s still not called me back. However, I decided to do things my way last night. With a freshly cooked pork roast, I placed some bits into his crate. That really got his attention. Then later on before bed I took out all the food and left one juicy bit of pork roast. Before I placed the meat in the crate I let him have a s... acidrefluxweb.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2267755 Sat, 14 Mar 2009 15:51:56 +0100 2267755 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2260375&cid=t_125335_135_f&fid=35274&url=http%3A%2F%2Facidrefluxweb.com%2F%3Fp%3D3178 Already there are stormy waters in my newest relationship, the dog trainer. I had arranged for what is called “Leadership Training” which is a hour-and-a-half consultation. This time is really the theory of what is going to be done, and some practice. Afterward there is an 8-week period where I can call as often as I want to be coached through the process. What I’m dealing with is crate training, and separation anxiety. Let me first say this guy intimidates me because he is so quick to tell you that you are wrong, and is hyper-correct. For the sake of the dog, I decided to go forward and keep myself in check; he is very good with training. But let me tell you for some reason we speak on the phone I do not absorb everything he is saying. There is something in how we communicate where ... acidrefluxweb.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2260375 Sat, 14 Mar 2009 00:59:35 +0100 2260375 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2260376&cid=t_125335_135_f&fid=35274&url=http%3A%2F%2Facidrefluxweb.com%2F%3Fp%3D3175 It’s time to fire up iMovie again and see what kind of visual damage I can create. This one will be from the bits and pieces of really bad footage from going to Lips in NYC, (Source: acidrefluxweb.com) acidrefluxweb.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2260376 Fri, 13 Mar 2009 03:39:47 +0100 2260376 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2260377&cid=t_125335_135_f&fid=35274&url=http%3A%2F%2Facidrefluxweb.com%2F%3Fp%3D3158 I keep all my pills in nice and organized in a seven day am and pm box. One side has as fuchsia-ish colour, and the other a blue-y violet colour. The darker colour is opposite to the darker side of my old pill box, meaning it has switched from am to pm, or vice versa. I can’t remember at this moment, and that’s probably what the problem is. When my brain went on autopilot this morning I grabbed the pill box and took the evening pills. Not a big deal as all the HIV meds are almost the same, but the happy pills are another story. This afternoon I found myself getting really irritated about small things. Not to mention feeling really tired. That was probably the accidental am dose of the Lithium, and missed the Ciprolex. When dealing with booking some travel I found my patience level beco... acidrefluxweb.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2260377 Wed, 11 Mar 2009 21:27:07 +0100 2260377 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2260379&cid=t_125335_135_f&fid=35274&url=http%3A%2F%2Facidrefluxweb.com%2F%3Fp%3D3141 Last week, Friday to be precise, I had a moment where I felt my faith was up in jeopardy, if not in complete question? How could this be? The one thing that I have ever felt certain of was that I’d never had to bare witness to such an act. My higher power, as they say in 12 step groups had shown such error in judgment that I don’t know how I’m ever going to find trust. For those who don’t know, my higher power, Oprah Winfrey, could do no wrong, or so I thought. Last Friday afternoon I turned on my television set to the ultimate in horror. Not only Oprah, but all her guest were wearing and  promoting the most hideous thing to hit the airways since Ronco’s spray paint for baldness. What could that be? I’ll tell you what: Snuggies! Just look bellow. We’d expect this behaviour f... acidrefluxweb.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2260379 Mon, 09 Mar 2009 18:44:17 +0100 2260379 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2260380&cid=t_125335_135_f&fid=35274&url=http%3A%2F%2Facidrefluxweb.com%2F%3Fp%3D3135 Today I started my dog training with my PTSD dog. It was a lot of information to get started. Thank god I have 8 weeks support with the trainer. I always have to write enough here so the awful code from the video plugin doesn’t show up. Unfortunately my friend with the video camera was lame, and was more into listening that getting anything on video, so there will be none of that. However there will always be lots of material for the newest cam series: The Buster Scardey Cam. The flash video player var flashvars = { vurl: "http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vkRWcrfP2ko", bdr: "yes", fullBtn: "yes", yturl: "http://acidrefluxweb.com/wp-content/plugins/zd-youtube-flv-player/fl_youTubeProxy.php" }; var params = { wmode: "transparent", allowFullScreen: "true" }; var attributes = { id: "my_... acidrefluxweb.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2260380 Sun, 08 Mar 2009 21:08:10 +0100 2260380 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2240944&cid=t_125335_135_f&fid=35274&url=http%3A%2F%2Facidrefluxweb.com%2F%3Fp%3D3127 I’ve got a least a few more clips out of the weekend in New York. It really was the first time I was playing around with the camera. For Barry, my friend who went with me, these are all treasured moments. Well, I don’t treasure so much the part when our tour bus left without me, and the stupid f.ing New Yorker couldn’t understand me when I asked of the guide, instead of the map. “In New York we say made.” Like I give a shit what you say in New York, I’m the customer and give me the f.ing guide. It’s like Parisians looking like stunned cattle because a slightly different word was used. I missed getting the woman talking about the bull’s balls. The flash video player var flashvars = { vurl: "http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WEoushNY5BM ", bdr:... acidrefluxweb.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2240944 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 01:44:42 +0100 2240944 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2240945&cid=t_125335_135_f&fid=35274&url=http%3A%2F%2Facidrefluxweb.com%2F%3Fp%3D3124 I’m not sure how I feel about this. Recently this case of the Greyhound beheading has given raise to the issue of no guilty as not criminally responsible aka NCR. There are a lot of violent crimes where the perpetrator gets and NCR, and in time, if successfully then let back out into society without a record. In the case of the Greyhound man who now has officially been given a NCR and will be taken away to a institution where he may or may not spend the rest of his life. Having known others with serious mental illness such as schizophrenia, I’ve seen what happens when they stop taking their medications. In all cases, as it is common with this illness, it ended in suicide. I’m not saying everyone with serious mental illness should be locked up. But if they’ve chopped... acidrefluxweb.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2240945 Thu, 05 Mar 2009 19:16:30 +0100 2240945 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2240946&cid=t_125335_135_f&fid=35274&url=http%3A%2F%2Facidrefluxweb.com%2F%3Fp%3D3120 I can’t really say it’s a lazy day, but one where I spent a lot of time writing a short piece for FAB. I’m not sure why but putting together these writings have been challenging. Today I opted out for the lazy way. Despite the fact that I really do hate to hear myself and hate my nelly voice, I’m willing to sell myself out for the name of content. Now I gotta get my burgers out of the oven, and get my ass to a meeting. Oh ya, I have to get my hair cut, hence the indoor outdoor wear. The flash video player var flashvars = { vurl: "http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cGGBn3m7LH8", bdr: "yes", fullBtn: "yes", yturl: "http://acidrefluxweb.com/wp-content/plugins/zd-youtube-flv-player/fl_youTubeProxy.php" }; var params = { wmode: "transparent", allowFullScreen: "true" };... acidrefluxweb.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2240946 Wed, 04 Mar 2009 23:49:44 +0100 2240946 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2232616&cid=t_125335_135_f&fid=35274&url=http%3A%2F%2Facidrefluxweb.com%2F%3Fp%3D3112 Once again, multitasking,  thus indulging my ADD-ness  constant state of being. Hildy is on my lap,  the SADS light is on (although I don’t need it today, it’s sunny out), my Kabbalah (not Madonna’s) lesson is on  - that’s 1.5 hours there’s now way I can solely focus on that, and writing this post. This week, I think I may have lost an association over something really stupid.  On Facebook I started a group about getting people to sign up for me to meet Kathy Griffin, a goal not likely to be met, but I like the concept. After coming back from NYC, I posted some transcript of her while at the WaMu Theatre @ Madison Square Gardens. It was some shtick about Mylie being a whore. It was hilarious. Not everyone felt that way. That’s the thing about comedy, not one comedic take i... acidrefluxweb.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2232616 Tue, 03 Mar 2009 15:30:04 +0100 2232616 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2227198&cid=t_125335_135_f&fid=35274&url=http%3A%2F%2Facidrefluxweb.com%2F%3Fp%3D2851 I’ve posted this pre-dated as I left a message with my friend in the video clip just to double check he is still cool being in it. This was the beginning of our tacky tourist day. I was just beginning to start to get more daring with filming and not being so shy about it. As you see I actually managed to get a guest appearance in our little morning time video. Lord help us all when I really coming out of my skin in this medium. I know it won’t be pretty, but it’ll be fun. The flash video player var flashvars = { vurl: "http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=87INVS3Q2Hk", bdr: "yes", fullBtn: "yes", yturl: "http://acidrefluxweb.com/wp-content/plugins/zd-youtube-flv-player/fl_youTubeProxy.php" }; var params = { wmode: "transparent", allowFullScreen: "true" }; var attributes = { ... acidrefluxweb.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2227198 Mon, 02 Mar 2009 11:45:48 +0100 2227198 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2222547&cid=t_125335_135_f&fid=35274&url=http%3A%2F%2Facidrefluxweb.com%2F%3Fp%3D2803 Today I had my dental work done. More bloody stuff, no more root canals this time. I’ve moved on, root canals are decidedly so pre-recession. To feel at one with those suffering through hard economic times, I thought I’d do my bit to feel at least little of the pain. So I bought a Chihuahua puppy who’s new job would be to cost me money far beyond the purchase price. That was in the early fall, I was thinking ahead, and preparing for Obama’s message. In addition my dental was quoted to me at a cost of a maximum of 2350 dollars. I got myself up early, and got the pooches out and made my way over. The procedure wasn’t too painful. Things went well. I got annoyed with my cab driver….that’s in the video. Suffice to say, after just getting home, I was a ... acidrefluxweb.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2222547 Fri, 27 Feb 2009 01:04:48 +0100 2222547 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2216586&cid=t_125335_135_f&fid=35274&url=http%3A%2F%2Facidrefluxweb.com%2F%3Fp%3D2801 I wanted to thank the folks who were the subject of my last post for being such good sports.  Shortly after I signed up to follow them on Twitter I heard back to them. In a joking manner I was called a “sacastic punk,” personally I would have said shit instead of punk. Hopefully they realized that I make more fun of myself first and foremost. When that happens nothing is sacred, especially if I’m including my sero status. The Go Girl twitter person (not to be confused with this Go Girl)was very friendly and I appreciated them contacting. They really do have a brilliant product, as it makes for great conversation, and damn I wished I had known so I could have told the Harlem woman who was suffering from standing-up-to-pee envy. I put together a little moment from NYC. Don... acidrefluxweb.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2216586 Wed, 25 Feb 2009 18:19:51 +0100 2216586 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2210491&cid=t_125335_135_f&fid=35274&url=http%3A%2F%2Facidrefluxweb.com%2F%3Fp%3D2798 The flash video player var flashvars = { vurl: "http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8eLU5wYWKd4", bdr: "yes", fullBtn: "yes", yturl: "http://acidrefluxweb.com/wp-content/plugins/zd-youtube-flv-player/fl_youTubeProxy.php" }; var params = { wmode: "transparent", allowFullScreen: "true" }; var attributes = { id: "my_wp_zdytfp_container_2798", name: "my_wp_zdytfp_container_2798" }; swfobject.embedSWF("http://acidrefluxweb.com/wp-content/plugins/zd-youtube-flv-player/flash/zdytflv-player-dark.swf", "v_wp_zdytfp_container_2798", "425", "349", "9.0.0", false, flashvars, params, attributes); I could not resist. I saw this on The Dish, another version of The Soup targeting a female audience. I don’t find it that particularly funny, but it did have a couple prime moments, and this was one of th... acidrefluxweb.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2210491 Tue, 24 Feb 2009 16:09:03 +0100 2210491 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2206760&cid=t_125335_135_f&fid=35274&url=http%3A%2F%2Facidrefluxweb.com%2F%3Fp%3D2791 I have no shame in stealing the spotlight from some sick kid! Today, after a long drought,  I was brought back to a topic I know well: jerkers. This almost psychic ability to know if there was a jerker in a public washroom when I worked for MAC Cosmetics, and in their various malls, in particular downtown. At first this Newark airport jerker moment was a bit stealth for my detecting abilities. See, this guy really blended in, and originally the way he was dressed I thought he might have been, and still may be an airport employee. His pants were formal pants, he wore a blue vest and descent shirt. His keys were hanging off a hook that went around a belt loop definitely giving him an employee look. However, I whip my dick out and start peeing. My peripheral vision catches movement out the c... acidrefluxweb.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2206760 Mon, 23 Feb 2009 04:08:31 +0100 2206760 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2205029&cid=t_125335_135_f&fid=35274&url=http%3A%2F%2Facidrefluxweb.com%2F%3Fp%3D2783 I didn't get it on video, but I got her to talk about crack. What a day! Even if I was a d-list celebrity with luggage from Kenya, and facial filler from Australia, ripping off Kathy Griffin shtick (and I apologize not after she ripped Oprah off by  naming a school after herself in Mexico with the wording and plaque exactly the same as hers),  I do have very d-list limitations. For starters, my feet are a mess and walking for miles and miles (48 hours here and I’m using imperial, how American) is difficult to do. Yesterday we decided to do a tacky tourist day today. I’ve really never been a tourist. I’ve spent a lot of time in NYC, and when here it was if I was living here, and there were excesses. Today’s excesses were in bad taste rather than bad judgement and easy money. S... acidrefluxweb.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2205029 Sun, 22 Feb 2009 03:06:17 +0100 2205029 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2205030&cid=t_125335_135_f&fid=35274&url=http%3A%2F%2Facidrefluxweb.com%2F%3Fp%3D2774 Some photos from today. I didn’t take a lot. I fooled around with video more. But that”s for later. Today was the day of the signs. Finally they've named something after me! a closer look I haven't been laid in a while, so I was attracted to this. (Source: acidrefluxweb.com) acidrefluxweb.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2205030 Fri, 20 Feb 2009 23:01:06 +0100 2205030 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2205031&cid=t_125335_135_f&fid=35274&url=http%3A%2F%2Facidrefluxweb.com%2F%3Fp%3D2768 Why can't Kathy salute me and Hildy? My flist time ever having front row seats! Danger. Warning  Warning – No coffee was consumed in the making of this AM post. My first pilgrimage so see Kathy Griffin felt so glamorous. My choices of venue where either to fly over to Vancouver and attend in some small venue out be the airport in BC, or come see her at the fabulously named WaMu Theatre, part of the Madison Square Gardens. From our fabulous, but newly discovered noisy hotel, we set off to see my comedic hero. We paid a lot of money for these tickets, and they delivered: front row, pretty much centre. Let’s, just saying if she wasn’t wearing pants, I’d have seen a lot more of her. I was ready, as I said to my friend in the airport: “I’ve got my luggage from Kenya, and my fac... acidrefluxweb.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2205031 Fri, 20 Feb 2009 14:51:19 +0100 2205031 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2200554&cid=t_125335_135_f&fid=35274&url=http%3A%2F%2Facidrefluxweb.com%2F%3Fp%3D2761 Being in New Yor is like one long “remember when” as we call them in twelve step programs. When I was here last my life was so different. I was a hooker the last time I was in New York. But I do have to say it’s one way to get in and see some fabulous interiours. At dinner, some not great Mexican restaurant chain in the village my friend said, “You weren’t messy like me.” We we referring to our crazy days of partying etc. Instantly, as if to say oh ya, I dived in to a short story of being high on GHB and crystal at St. Marc’s baths and passing out. As I came too, while I was walking, I realized I was heading towards the counter where you get towels and new guests got checked in. My psycho ex. was checking out (I guess he came out of his g-hole earl... acidrefluxweb.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2200554 Thu, 19 Feb 2009 23:02:46 +0100 2200554 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2200555&cid=t_125335_135_f&fid=35274&url=http%3A%2F%2Facidrefluxweb.com%2F%3Fp%3D2757 I’ve gotta run or I’ll be late, I’ll update later. The flash video player var flashvars = { vurl: "http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OgsoxJlXLeo ", bdr: "yes", fullBtn: "yes", yturl: "http://acidrefluxweb.com/wp-content/plugins/zd-youtube-flv-player/fl_youTubeProxy.php" }; var params = { wmode: "transparent", allowFullScreen: "true" }; var attributes = { id: "my_wp_zdytfp_container_2757", name: "my_wp_zdytfp_container_2757" }; swfobject.embedSWF("http://acidrefluxweb.com/wp-content/plugins/zd-youtube-flv-player/flash/zdytflv-player-dark.swf", "v_wp_zdytfp_container_2757", "425", "349", "9.0.0", false, flashvars, params, attributes); The video may not show up right away, as I’m doing this all in seconds before leaving. (Source: acidrefluxweb.com) acidrefluxweb.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2200555 Thu, 19 Feb 2009 15:19:13 +0100 2200555 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2194892&cid=t_125335_135_f&fid=35274&url=http%3A%2F%2Facidrefluxweb.com%2F%3Fp%3D2755 One day until I get to New York, I can’t wait. Now I’m telling you this string of character building bad luck better f.ing end, because I’m telling you right now I don’t want any wet luggage, or emergency landings in Buffalo! The last time I was there, I went just off the heals of a six-week working trip (my hooker with a passport days) in Europe. I was bagged. I think going to the leather party in North Amsterdam and doing copious amounts of drugs kind of did me in. My relationship wasn’t doing too well (no kidding, whose would within that context). When I came home I saw that the traditional welcoming was not there. My front door opened to a empty dark space, no Doug, no dogs, nada. Ok, so I was too f.ed up from the night before partying at the leather party to get on the phone... acidrefluxweb.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2194892 Wed, 18 Feb 2009 15:48:56 +0100 2194892 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2190601&cid=t_125335_135_f&fid=35274&url=http%3A%2F%2Facidrefluxweb.com%2F%3Fp%3D2744 In this week’s episode of My Life on the AIDS-Celebrity D-list, or for short simply put, The Acid Reflux Reality Show, I have a definite doozy of a challenge to take on this week. The test:  Heading out to New York City to watch Kathy Griffin, with an infection that requires root canal surgery, while still maintaining my consistent ability to pull off HIV effortlessly and glamorously. Our newly created “Family Day,” our governments pandering to the middle-class Christian families of Ontario, has meant trying to move forward on the surgery will be all but next to do before I head out. I might be able to get to my doctor, but that’s an if, and there’s not way I can get the face scan, xray or what ever it is they want prior to ripping open my gums and doing shit I’d rather not ha... acidrefluxweb.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2190601 Mon, 16 Feb 2009 16:18:25 +0100 2190601 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2190602&cid=t_125335_135_f&fid=35274&url=http%3A%2F%2Facidrefluxweb.com%2F%3Fp%3D2735 Today while doing the dishes, I looked over at the bottle of lube laying on my counter top stuck in the corner between the wall and the fridge. The only thing I could think was “God is this is a sad state of affairs, there is my bottle lube, jammed into this corner, all but forgotten about…….this is what my sex life has been reduced to ¬¬–  a three second glance to remind me that once I had one as I wash up my dirty dishes.” Over the last couple of days my mood has kind of sucked. The amount of money I was having to spend just kept adding up. While I was yet again trying to work out what ever this computer problem I heard Hildy throw up. Right that second I knew she was going to need to see a vet. Not to jump the gun, I thought I’d just see how see was doing. Continuing ... acidrefluxweb.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2190602 Sun, 15 Feb 2009 21:31:09 +0100 2190602 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2187731&cid=t_125335_135_f&fid=35274&url=http%3A%2F%2Facidrefluxweb.com%2F%3Fp%3D2732 This week ended just the same as it began, expensive and unproductive. On Monday my Hildy went to the vet to get spayed at a price tag (I thought – 300 to 400) but instead it all added up to over 7 hundred with some other things that have to be done. In the end the spaying never happened because there was not the right sized tube for the gas to keep her out. Wednesday, I think, I woke up and it had felt as if I had done crystal the night before. I called the dentist to see if this was a case of severe grinding, or if there was something up with a tooth. As it turns out, something was up with the tooth. I was sent back to the place that did my root canal, the endodontic specialist. Pretty sure there was an infection where they had done a root canal last June, I figured they’d just open ... acidrefluxweb.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2187731 Sat, 14 Feb 2009 00:00:40 +0100 2187731 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2177514&cid=t_125335_135_f&fid=35274&url=http%3A%2F%2Facidrefluxweb.com%2F%3Fp%3D2717 I feel as if I have just come off a couple day crystal binge. For quite some time my dentists have been telling I grind my teeth. The first time they suggested it, I didn’t believe it. Over time however, I noticed at that it was quite natural for me to be clenching my teeth. “God” I thought, and not literally, “Do I ever maintain a lot of stress in my jaw.” “Is that the carpel tunnel syndrome of too much cock sucking?” The dentist, on that visit, told me I had needed a night guard; something else I had been avoiding getting. Today however, I woke up and I swear I was doing a whack of meth last night. Not only were my jaw muscles sore, so were my teeth. I remember after a good stint of MDA, the pre-curser (and in my opinion much better) to ecstasy barely being to eat a bag of ... acidrefluxweb.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2177514 Wed, 11 Feb 2009 04:00:37 +0100 2177514 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2172922&cid=t_125335_135_f&fid=35274&url=http%3A%2F%2Facidrefluxweb.com%2F%3Fp%3D2709 I said I could never own a car because I couldn’t afford one, or a condo/house. Little didn’t know I was purchasing a smaller version of the equivalent of one of the above when I made my pilgrimage to Quebec that this was exactly what I was getting with my little Hildy. To start with she cost a bloody fortune, not to mention the investment of time, energy, and cost of driving 600 kms with someone who is even worse with direction the me, AND we had no map. That was then, and this is now, and I love her to death. I had to spend a few bucks on her shots and initial exam. Today she is being spayed, pretty routine I thought – my guess was about 389 dollars. Why that? Because I was there when someone had picked up their pup and that was the cost. On top of it I f. it up and left her food i... acidrefluxweb.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2172922 Mon, 09 Feb 2009 16:01:52 +0100 2172922 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2169815&cid=t_125335_135_f&fid=35274&url=http%3A%2F%2Facidrefluxweb.com%2F%3Fp%3D2565 Live Blogging my Air Canada Ticket purchase. I hate them so much I’m writing my post while I’m put on hold for the fourth time trying to use my credit, and book a flight back to visit my aging soon to be 91-year-old grandmother in Winnipeg. The first asshole could have gotten my information but didn’t want to. The three means he gave to me to get to my credit I didn’t have. My name and a few security verification answers apparently are just makes it too easy for their customers, and we all know they provide company-centred service where the customer comes last. Upon my next call with my flight info from the unused flight, the very nice woman was not able to get my credit information but asked if I had Aeroplan, and with that she could. Well, wouldn’t you know ... acidrefluxweb.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2169815 Sun, 08 Feb 2009 17:18:04 +0100 2169815 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2167606&cid=t_125335_135_f&fid=35274&url=http%3A%2F%2Facidrefluxweb.com%2F%3Fp%3D2556 Here is the latest installment of the Hildy Cam. She was unhappy because I wouldn’t take her off the bed where she was happy for the last half hour. At my desk, I grabbed my camera and just started shooting. I love it when she squeals and Hildy works it like a charm, a true Diva. It’s Friday night and I’m about to have dinner and watch a dark-comedy called “Just Buried” instead of “Just Married.” I’m not sure why, but I can never just watch normal movies. The flash video player var flashvars = { vurl: "http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7GaZjlW8qc ", bdr: "yes", fullBtn: "yes", yturl: "http://acidrefluxweb.com/wp-content/plugins/zd-youtube-flv-player/fl_youTubeProxy.php" }; var params = { wmode: "transparent", allowFullScreen: "true" }; var a... acidrefluxweb.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2167606 Sat, 07 Feb 2009 01:28:26 +0100 2167606 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2167607&cid=t_125335_135_f&fid=35274&url=http%3A%2F%2Facidrefluxweb.com%2F%3Fp%3D2548 I’m just out the door to attempt to speak Spanish at my Spanish class after a two-and-a-half month break. Hildy footage shot and this afternoon, Hildy will star in another riveting You Tube clip. (Source: acidrefluxweb.com) acidrefluxweb.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2167607 Fri, 06 Feb 2009 16:22:52 +0100 2167607 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2163588&cid=t_125335_135_f&fid=35274&url=http%3A%2F%2Facidrefluxweb.com%2F%3Fp%3D2538 Dolls: Redux.  I’ve been overdosing on Celebrex It’s a long story, but I had one on Celexa, an antidepressant as my olds ones were not doing it for my anymore. After awhile I was feeling that I was getting tired a lot, however, I also had been dealing with the effects of a cold over a month. Tired, and still depressed, I went back to talk about the meds. We decided up to twice as much. I was convinced it was not feeling well that was doing it. My doc did give me a script for Cipralex, essentially the same drug, but less side effects, to switch to if I felt I needed to over the course of the holidays. Over time, I just couldn’t get my mojo happening. I was so f.ing tired, and I was not sick yet again with a bad cold. It’s so hard to tell what’s what. In any case, I switched to th... acidrefluxweb.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2163588 Fri, 06 Feb 2009 03:41:10 +0100 2163588 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2156455&cid=t_125335_135_f&fid=35274&url=http%3A%2F%2Facidrefluxweb.com%2F%3Fp%3D2499 I hate it when I take the wrong dolls! One definite tell-tale signs of being a d-list celebrity is when you mix your prescribed mood altering medications. For sure a-listers don’t accidently take their Lithium in the morning instead of the evening, and completely miss their anti-depressant in the morning. When do you ever hear of that? Patty Duke takes Lithium, do I need to say anymore. She probably f.s up the timing of the doses as well. Of course, this is what I did today. F. man I hate that. This is what I get for buying a pill box where the dark coloured side for AM, and the light coloured is inverted from the old one I had. Nearing 5 pm, I was starting to feel a little Anna-Nicole Smith like, and decided to check my pill box, and sure enough I took the evening instead of the morning... acidrefluxweb.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2156455 Wed, 04 Feb 2009 02:20:12 +0100 2156455 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2150786&cid=t_125335_135_f&fid=35274&url=http%3A%2F%2Facidrefluxweb.com%2F%3Fp%3D2476 Right now I’m sort of watching Running With Scissors. There’s nothing like this movie to make me feel as if my life was a little more normal. Mind you, my entire life I’ve spent trying to make sure my life wasn’t normal. Looks like I did one hell of a job. One thing I’ve realized is that life is a little like Paris Hilton or Britney Spears. Once you step out a limo legs wide open wearing a dress with no panties, life just is never the same again. The moral of that little ditty is that once you go to certain places in life, it’s hard to go back life before you’ve displayed your yaa hoo as an international spread. Finally today I got out of my place and left this Wordpress world for awhile. As I said in my video I was going to head out to see My Bloody Valentine in 3D. It’s t... acidrefluxweb.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2150786 Mon, 02 Feb 2009 01:45:41 +0100 2150786 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2144562&cid=t_125335_135_f&fid=35274&url=http%3A%2F%2Facidrefluxweb.com%2F%3Fp%3D2297 “I’m home sick feeling like a hag, the sick part will pass, the hag part will most likely remain for a long time.” Me, January 29, 2009 (Source: acidrefluxweb.com) acidrefluxweb.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2144562 Thu, 29 Jan 2009 21:52:15 +0100 2144562 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2137570&cid=t_125335_135_f&fid=35274&url=http%3A%2F%2Facidrefluxweb.com%2F%3Fp%3D2277 The flash video player var flashvars = { vurl: "http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ubAh8FDDcGA", bdr: "yes", fullBtn: "yes", yturl: "http://acidrefluxweb.com/wp-content/plugins/zd-youtube-flv-player/fl_youTubeProxy.php" }; var params = { wmode: "transparent", allowFullScreen: "true" }; var attributes = { id: "my_wp_zdytfp_container_2277", name: "my_wp_zdytfp_container_2277" }; swfobject.embedSWF("http://acidrefluxweb.com/wp-content/plugins/zd-youtube-flv-player/flash/zdytflv-player-dark.swf", "v_wp_zdytfp_container_2277", "425", "349", "9.0.0", false, flashvars, params, attributes); Hildy Cam Part 2: Hildy Go To Bed - as I fool around with new camera. Last night while on the phone we chatted about all sorts of stuff. She mentioned that she had to pick up her annual HIV req. from her doctor... acidrefluxweb.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2137570 Tue, 27 Jan 2009 20:44:52 +0100 2137570 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2134717&cid=t_125335_135_f&fid=35274&url=http%3A%2F%2Facidrefluxweb.com%2F%3Fp%3D2275 The flash video player var flashvars = { vurl: "http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qFvmZjRVcsA", bdr: "yes", fullBtn: "yes", yturl: "http://acidrefluxweb.com/wp-content/plugins/zd-youtube-flv-player/fl_youTubeProxy.php" }; var params = { wmode: "transparent", allowFullScreen: "true" }; var attributes = { id: "my_wp_zdytfp_container_2275", name: "my_wp_zdytfp_container_2275" }; swfobject.embedSWF("http://acidrefluxweb.com/wp-content/plugins/zd-youtube-flv-player/flash/zdytflv-player-dark.swf", "v_wp_zdytfp_container_2275", "425", "349", "9.0.0", false, flashvars, params, attributes); When you don’t know what you are doing with a camera and the setting required for uploading, the first initial hours of figuring this shit out can be frustrating. When the final realization hits that it&#... acidrefluxweb.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2134717 Mon, 26 Jan 2009 15:06:40 +0100 2134717 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2131321&cid=t_125335_135_f&fid=35274&url=http%3A%2F%2Facidrefluxweb.com%2F%3Fp%3D2267 No…..Don’t……Don’t…..do it. Come on now man, you’ve got your tranquility. Nothing like watching a Norwegian horror movie with the sleepy, just fed, dogs,  on my couch. No…No….No… F. he does it. He picks the phone and sees who’s calling. In his mind the decision to interrupt the movie and see what’s going on flicks back and forth like train tracks monitoring the train onwards to its new direction. Such decisions are important, and just with the phone, the outcome, if wrong, could be one that takes a  whole lot of force to stop. Hmmmm, “He doesn’t call often, so I should see what this is about?” Even as this thought past, it could not be helped to feel the eerie sensations of ghosts of past crying out not to answer to phone. Bringing up the phone close to his e... acidrefluxweb.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2131321 Sat, 24 Jan 2009 17:18:16 +0100 2131321 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2128911&cid=t_125335_135_f&fid=35274&url=http%3A%2F%2Facidrefluxweb.com%2F%3Fp%3D2264 At least they cropped her hoo-haa out. The other night I got a surprise with, “Hey I saw you and your little Hildy in FAB today, but everyone says that you’ve been in there for awhile.” I knew that my “HIV-larious (not sure that’s what I would have called it, nonetheless attention grabbing) was coming soon, as in February.  My real excitement achieved another small step towards the fame she deserves. She’s had many achievements during her first five months, but I couldn’t let her hit seven months before taking on at least one new media: print. It won’t be long where I’ll live off her fame, as my role model in all of this is Dina Lohan. Fortunately, I can’t say that of Britney’s mother. Little Hildy will be spayed next month, so no unwed, and unwanted pregnancies. Ju... acidrefluxweb.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2128911 Fri, 23 Jan 2009 15:56:11 +0100 2128911 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2121670&cid=t_125335_135_f&fid=35274&url=http%3A%2F%2Facidrefluxweb.com%2F%3Fp%3D2259 Today, I will start again my routine of setting the alarm on my stove to go off every twenty minutes so that I can put my boots, jacket, scarf, hat, manbag on, then jingle my keys and head into the hallway for about 30 seconds. The goal is to desensitize him to the exit routine. I’ve finally decided to hire this dog guy who is nearby who works with dogs, and does a lot of training. I’ve held off because, personally I find him obnoxious. He is one of these hypercorrect people who always has to be right leaving me to always explain myself because he takes it one way, and then corrects me. In this case, for the betterment of my poor dog who is on anti-depressants, and still pisses on the other dogs bed when I leave, and self-inflicts great bodily harm when left in a crate, I will ... acidrefluxweb.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2121670 Wed, 21 Jan 2009 18:08:35 +0100 2121670 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2115584&cid=t_125335_135_f&fid=35274&url=http%3A%2F%2Facidrefluxweb.com%2F%3Fp%3D2246 It’s almost twenty-four hours of Buster’s poo protest. He’s not happy with the winter and he just doesn’t want to do it. The only thing I can to do is wait until he starts to shake to the core and I know he’s desperate and then get home out. I’m so excited now that my plans to see Kathy Griffin with my friend are coming to fruition. That is, after I got over the sticker shock of the lower Canadian dollar. My money exchanging headspace was still back a few months ago when it was much higher. So tack on another 90 bucks on an already expensive ticket, plus 41 dollars to get the bloody things delivered. Now tell me, if I can print out my Casino Rama tickets to see Donna Summer way the f. out by Orillia, then why the f. can’t the Madison Square Gardens provide the same service. F... acidrefluxweb.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2115584 Mon, 19 Jan 2009 16:12:14 +0100 2115584 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2112201&cid=t_125335_135_f&fid=35274&url=http%3A%2F%2Facidrefluxweb.com%2F%3Fp%3D2241 I just can’t seem to help it. I’m become compulsively playing Grace Jone’s new CD, Hurricane, over and over. She finally went back to collaborate with Sly and Robbie for that unique reggae sound infused with her strong edgy authoritarian voice. Grace put together the art of good music, pushing boundaries, and combining it with visual arts of photography and video to create controversy long before Madonna. Her covers of Demolition Man and Warm Leatherette rocked (this video is circa 1980). She interlaced androgyny, dominance and fashion into a web which produced such creativity. It’s like if she were a man, she’d be the perfect top…..well for me anyway. In this generation gay men have no idea of her history and her beginnings in our community in the disco era. Even b... acidrefluxweb.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2112201 Sun, 18 Jan 2009 02:39:43 +0100 2112201 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2110621&cid=t_125335_135_f&fid=35274&url=http%3A%2F%2Facidrefluxweb.com%2F%3Fp%3D2221 I’m not very good at dating. My version of it is completely avoiding it. Lately I’ve met some really nice quays, but as in with the fellow who needed to work on what I call his life transitional issues, I can’t quite meet guys have got it all in one package. Today I twittered that I didn’t know what to blog about today. In response I heard back from Flirtatious-T Blog (Twitter Name Flirtatious_T) suggesting I check the site out. Here is their first tip of the day: Flirty Not Dirty Tip #1 Always trust your instinct and never ignore it. It’s your inner spirit guiding you in the right direction. (Refer to the “Stalker Alert” post. If it applies to you, I guess your inner spirit was on vacation.) This one is so important. Those initial gut reactions always have ... acidrefluxweb.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2110621 Fri, 16 Jan 2009 19:45:17 +0100 2110621 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2107669&cid=t_125335_140_f&fid=34849&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftrouble.pwblogs.com%2F2009%2F01%2F15%2Fmatchcom-haunts-my-dreams%2F It’s a long story, but some time ago I joined Match.com to see if there were any ladies in the world who might want to date me. This was quite a while ago yet I’m still getting “winks” and matches and I have no idea how to stop the madness. For instance, “Namaste06901″ from Connecticut just [...] (Source: The Trouble With Spikol) The Trouble With Spikol blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2107669 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 18:56:56 +0100 2107669 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2107739&cid=t_125335_135_f&fid=35274&url=http%3A%2F%2Facidrefluxweb.com%2F%3Fp%3D2207 For some of us who didn’t figure things out after a marriage, messy divorce, and pissed off kids, in retrospect it was pretty obvious about the gay thing. Here were a few of the non-subtler clues: Even though I have no desire, but admire those who do it well (drag), my mother was quite concerned as a seven-year old always wanted to put on women’s clothes out of the dress up box. For some reason I had the faint recollection of it. For me it was we were becoming something we were, and that was a girl. Little did I know I already was. One-day mom came to talk to me to tell me to play dress up as other people. I’ve always hated my voice.  When I was younger they always thought I was a girl on the phone. I still hate my voice. I did once do some voice work, and I’m looking getting back... acidrefluxweb.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2107739 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 16:05:20 +0100 2107739 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2104502&cid=t_125335_135_f&fid=35274&url=http%3A%2F%2Facidrefluxweb.com%2F%3Fp%3D2200 Ahhh my little puppy has to go into the vet. You see, this is the curse of paying off your credit card off! The universe somehow get’s wind of that zero balance, and bam you’ve got a 2.5 pound puppy that is not eating and throwing up. But now it’s time to bring something a little more fun for the cold winter months. My pal sent me this url for Real Touch, sex toy. This isn’t just any sex toy. Apparently NASA (they claim) had something to do what it’s expected to do. I’m sure what NASA tested in this case might exactly mean with all those month they spend in space. Maybe that has something to do with the Haptic technology. What I can’t believe is that it is supposed to hook up to your commuter to provide a coordinated sensory experience to the porn you are watching. I gues... acidrefluxweb.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2104502 Wed, 14 Jan 2009 20:41:47 +0100 2104502 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2100940&cid=t_125335_135_f&fid=35274&url=http%3A%2F%2Facidrefluxweb.com%2F%3Fp%3D2197 Yesterday, on another social marketing front, I finally joined Twitter. Honestly I when I heard of Twitter, I thought, “F. not something that now reduces everything to ten bloody words now.” As it turns out it’s a great marking tool, and a means to get information out fast. In less than 24 hours I’ve got over 200 followers. This is my bio: A D-List AIDS Celebrity who’s own “Make A Wish Foundation” is trying to make his come true: Meet Kathy Griffin. It’s only a one-line bio – so that’s the best I can do. When I start adding all these straights folks, I’m never sure what kind of reaction I’ll get. It seems people are pretty cool. Interesting enough, I’ve been asked to do an interview for sometime in February. as he liked my work. What a nice change from... acidrefluxweb.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2100940 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 15:50:43 +0100 2100940 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2097896&cid=t_125335_135_f&fid=35274&url=http%3A%2F%2Facidrefluxweb.com%2F%3Fp%3D2190 I really wanted to post a clip from CNN’s New Year’s Eve with Anderson Cooper and Kathy Griffin, but alas, Wordpress, and Scribefire have both failed me at the same time. It really is time for me to get away from crack house set up. If anyone knows a good web designer pass him my way. A photo will have to do.  On the weekend, a friend and I cooked up a few crazy ideas. After securing killer great tickets to see Kathy Griffin at the Madison Square Gardens in New York, my friend B. suggested making a Facebook Group. Before I give the title, I’ll note that the context is in a post I made a few days prior. So it’s called, “Make My Wish Come True: A million sign ups to meet Kathy Griffin.” If you are on Facebook please sign up, and please please pass it around to your f... acidrefluxweb.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2097896 Mon, 12 Jan 2009 17:22:40 +0100 2097896 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2094819&cid=t_125335_135_f&fid=35274&url=http%3A%2F%2Facidrefluxweb.com%2F%3Fp%3D2184 This morning I got up and did my usual routine. One beer stein of coffee, that’s my version of a cup, get dressed, get Buster into his three jackets and boots, and take the two out. The next step is to feed them, while adding one of the drugs into Jo’s dish. I microwave my oatmeal and eat. Finally I give Buster his anti-depressant, and Jo her twenty-four hour time-release narcotic that I fantasize taking. Then at least I have to take my pills. This morning I counted them, including vitamins for dramatic effect: 14. I take them with one gulp washing them down with water. So many at once you ask? Well, it’s a skill I developed a long time ago. I’ll keep this post family friendly and not explain the details. (Source: acidrefluxweb.com) acidrefluxweb.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2094819 Sat, 10 Jan 2009 16:29:50 +0100 2094819 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2092570&cid=t_125335_135_f&fid=35274&url=http%3A%2F%2Facidrefluxweb.com%2F%3Fp%3D2179 Yesterday my import copy of Grace Jones’ latest release, Hurricane arrived. It’s classic Grace Jones. This collection fits in seamlessly with her ground breaking post-disco androgynous Jamaican sound. In addition to growing my music collection, I also had a trip to the doctor’s office. I call them maintenance visits. You know the kind, the ones where refills are given, and general chitchat about when blood work is due. Now I’ve been fighting yet again another bug. And one of the gory details that I usually deem as “too much information” but is necessary to tell this tale, is that my GI is always the first sign something is not right. Let’s just leave it at that. The elevator at my doctor’s office is painfully slow. In addition to his office, a lab, and a pediatrician resid... acidrefluxweb.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2092570 Fri, 09 Jan 2009 16:15:46 +0100 2092570 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2089971&cid=t_125335_135_f&fid=35274&url=http%3A%2F%2Facidrefluxweb.com%2F%3Fp%3D2173 Thank you Don for pointing out that comments are indeed a two-way street. My mea culpa has been that I’ve been so lazy knowing that on Gay Guide Toronto many people were getting to my posts and I really didn’t care about it being interactive, nor with my ADD attention-span, I’ve been virtually non-existent in visiting other people’s sites and work. There is that saying, “Give to others what you wish to receive yourself.” That very much applies in this case. Slowly, my consciousness has been changing as a result of a few factors that I can’t get into at this point and time. In the mornings, I’m making sure I take the time to pass the post through several word processing programs to catch as many mistakes these dyslexic eyes cannot find on my own. Perhaps it was a reflection ... acidrefluxweb.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2089971 Thu, 08 Jan 2009 17:57:24 +0100 2089971 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2089972&cid=t_125335_135_f&fid=35274&url=http%3A%2F%2Facidrefluxweb.com%2F%3Fp%3D2161 I know there is nothing more ungracious than complaining that no one comments, but man it does seem that increasingly longer stretches baron of interaction are falling upon me. Perhaps it’s the time of year, or perhaps I’ve grown to be more and more like a car crash: you can’t but look, but at the same time are left a gasp with nothing to say. Writing such personal stuff here and hearing nothing, and I know the stats, I’m not out in the virtual wilderness alone here, gives me this image. I’m on a stage, let’s say The Massey Hall. I picked this venue because I’ve seemed some of my favourite people there, Margaret Chow, David Sedaris etc. There I am alone sitting in a chair wearing only a t-shirt. A spotlight is on me but I cannot see anyone. Then I just start jacking off for e... acidrefluxweb.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2089972 Thu, 08 Jan 2009 15:55:22 +0100 2089972 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2086944&cid=t_125335_135_f&fid=35274&url=http%3A%2F%2Facidrefluxweb.com%2F%3Fp%3D2156 I Know My Kid’s A Star: Mom, wearing a mini-mini jean skirt, a tight black halter top leaving most of her mid-drift exposed, lots of make-up, and a cowboy hat, is standing in front of her daughter who is sitting. Mom starts signing: The only by who could ever teach me was a son of a preacher man….. Yes…he was……heeeeeeeeee………waaaaaaaaaaassssss, yes he was…. Mom stops singing and crosses her arms with a look of disappointment, and starts whining to her girl, “Please practice with me!!” The daughter looking up at her mom says nothing, when suddenly Mom lifts up the front of her skirt, to the now horrified look of the girl, asking: What?  Is my tampon showing? ************************************************************* I just couldn’t help but share that little bit ... acidrefluxweb.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2086944 Wed, 07 Jan 2009 11:30:53 +0100 2086944 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2081089&cid=t_125335_135_f&fid=35274&url=http%3A%2F%2Facidrefluxweb.com%2F%3Fp%3D2147 The following is to be read a with a skanky ghetto hoe voice: So Brook’s yelling at Aileen calling her a backstabbing-tramp-assed bitch. She called her every name in the book. I was like, what the hell is wrong with you nipple girl? Charm School reality show contestant. I’m not sure exactly why, but I’ve considered myself the ambassador high-brow of low culture. However not just any low culture. I do have some limits. I say this because I don’t just watch it, I’ve lived it, and still, due to my addiction to bad taste, I’m always in search of a healthy outlet to express this side of me. Quite some time ago, on the list serve for escorts, there was a message that went out asking if any of the guys was interested on going on Jerry Springer. It’s so l... acidrefluxweb.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2081089 Mon, 05 Jan 2009 15:31:54 +0100 2081089 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2077774&cid=t_125335_135_f&fid=35274&url=http%3A%2F%2Facidrefluxweb.com%2F%3Fp%3D2134 She had this attitude not that she was better than us, but that she was as good as us –and that simply was not true. David Sedaris, “When You Are Engulfed In Flames” Recently I picked up David’s — ever since I saw him at Massey Hall, I feel as if we are almost on first name basis — latest book, and this line jumped right out at me. I knew there would be a post that would be perfect for this quote. I know this is really juvenile, however, this is this one guy who once spoke to me. Emphasis on once, and then ever since then it’s like he stares right through me as if I never existed. At first I took this personally, now I don’t because I’ve learned that apparently his superhero abilities to see right through people extends to the masses and not just mysel... acidrefluxweb.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2077774 Sun, 04 Jan 2009 02:36:14 +0100 2077774 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2074079&cid=t_125335_135_f&fid=35274&url=http%3A%2F%2Facidrefluxweb.com%2F%3Fp%3D2131 Brian Finch, the South African performer Whilst cleaning out my bookmarks, I guess at some point I googled my name. In some respects it is great that I’m buried a few pages into the search. There are far more interesting Brian Finchs hanging around. One of them is a Brian Finch car dealership on London, Ontario. I must get down there as this truly will be the only way I’m going to see my name in lights. I stumbled across this one in my bookmarks that I don’t even remember seeing. Nonetheless you can imagine my horror of seeing that this Brian Finch is a country music singer! I’d take my life over that of one spent in cowboy hats any day! The interesting twist is that this Brian Finch is from South Africa. Who knew there was a Nashville over there. (Source: acidreflu... acidrefluxweb.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2074079 Fri, 02 Jan 2009 16:38:51 +0100 2074079 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2074080&cid=t_125335_135_f&fid=35274&url=http%3A%2F%2Facidrefluxweb.com%2F%3Fp%3D2128 My friend Kostas in Greece, who makes all these wonderful banners, sent over a shot of my new spiritual adviser. Now that the “She’s Still Here” 2008 tour has officially come to a close until next December, it’s time to shake things up a bit. My New Year’s resolution is always never to make any. However if you’ve made some, and feel the need to set those desires free in to the universe, please free to do it here. It’s the least likely spot for you to be found out. Well, actually I lied, I do have one resolution, and that is to do a better job at stalking Kathy Griffen, and actually getting down to New York in Feb. to see her. (Source: acidrefluxweb.com) acidrefluxweb.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2074080 Thu, 01 Jan 2009 16:37:03 +0100 2074080 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2074081&cid=t_125335_135_f&fid=35274&url=http%3A%2F%2Facidrefluxweb.com%2F%3Fp%3D2114 “You need to have something outside of all of this.” “Like what? “A life Jimmy” “You know, it’s the shit that happens while you wait for moments that never come.” The Wire, Season Three, Episode 8. While I was watching this episode this line jumped out and screamed at me. I thought it just couldn’t be said any better. It’s all about making those moments happen while we can. I realize that I have ideas, and things I want to do, and I think they could be quite successful. As Oprah says, when she can shut her trap about how fat she is. It’s like being the biggest queen, and saying I’m gay. We all know. I digress. as Oprah says, I had a “Aha” moment. I think I’ve been creating blocks because I’m sc... acidrefluxweb.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2074081 Wed, 31 Dec 2008 15:20:52 +0100 2074081