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Got it. Regardless, the "check-in" text is bordering on too much and any more than that crosses over the line.

To be honest, this ran through my mind as I was typing the post about a "check-in" text. Were I to do the check-in it would be one time only. Then no more texts.

Thanks to both @PapaTony and @LJNYC83 for asking and answering, respectively, this question. Couldn't find anything in the FAQs.

I would send him a text that goes something like this: "Hey [name of escort] its [my name]. Checking in to see if things are OK and we could get together. Hope all is well with you." And leave it at that.

MAZEL TOV!!!!!! This reminds me of my mother's infamous Extra-Crispy Chocolate and Butterscotch Chip Cookie recipe, which everyone raved about at a high school bake sale. It is the only cookie recipe that calls for a quart of Gallo-by-the-gallon Chianti.

Here in Phoenix we have people wearing hoodies when it is 80 degrees and puffer coats when it is 60. CRAZY!

Thanks for posting the link to Charity Navigator. Another resource is GuideStar. Their information can appear to be a bit daunting, but it is comprehensive.

It really is not a luxury. For starters, there are physician finders that allow one to specify search criteria such as "LGBT" or some such. Second, simply having a conversation with a PCP can tell you whether they are understanding. For example, when you inform your PCP that you have sex with men you can gauge his or her reaction. Additionally, if an LGBT-friendly PCP is located nearby a Google search will assist in finding health resources. For example, when I searched on "LGBT Health Resources Valdosta, GA" I found a link to the Georgia Department of Public Health South District website which states: "Every county health department provides HIV testing daily; however, appointments may be needed. Call your local health department for more information." I haven't searched for every small town or city in the US, but someone who is looking for information certainly can.

"Women Are From Venus, Men Are From That Pond Over There by the Landfill"

Looks like someone on social media has been circulating a fake Black Friday deal for grocery chain Kroger. Good thing I ignored the guy who promised me unlimited free airfare if I wired him $500 to validate my identity.

I'd expand the warning to say "Find a primary care physician who is either gay or understands gay mens' health issues." Throat-swabbing is but a pixel of the picture that is one's overall health.

San Diego is an escort desert. When I lived there I usually went to LA.

I am not really a fan.

There's a reason I love Dillard's. Reminds me a lot of Marshall Field's.

Look closely at the picture on the website. There is a seam.

I'm 6'4" and used to get seamless-neck turtlenecks at Eddie Bauer. Like so many other things, quality and features get sacrificed in the name of economy.

I am not much of a TV watcher, so whatever is playing is typically fine. Even a program I wouldn't watch would serve as an adventure. That said, I was visiting my brother (who is NOT a Fox News watcher) and one of the kids was called by their mom while changing channels. What channel did they land on just as they were summoned? You guessed it - Fox News. I'm talking with my brother who is on the other side of the room and at some point a commentator came on and started talking shit about gays and lesbians. Despite being insulting, the commentator was interesting. After about five minutes my brother realized what was on, switched off the TV, and said "you don't have to watch that shit at my house." When the kids came back in he reminded them that Fox News is not watched in their home.

The only store that came to mind was Eddie Bauer, where one could find a plethora of colors, but they no longer sell them. EDIT: I did not look hard enough. They sell turtlenecks. With seams on the back of the neck. I tried.

Perhaps it is just me, but several of his selfies appear as though he photoshopped himself into a background shot? The perspective is off and the background in the one in front of a window looks like an illustration.

This is probably why the term "sexual assault" was coined. A Google search of "rape vs sexual assault" yielded several results like the following from the Joyful Heart Foundation: "Sexual assault refers to any sexual, physical, verbal, or visual act that forces a person to engage in sexual contact against their will or without their affirmative consent. Rape commonly refers to forced sexual intercourse, including vaginal, anal, or oral penetration through physical force, such as being restrained or drugged, or threats to escalate violence. Legal definitions of these terms vary by states and jurisdictions. In the United States, one in three women and one in six men are survivors of sexual violence." So, yes, a man can be raped by a woman or a man and a woman can be raped by a woman or a man.

My employer's anti-harassment training covers male-on-male sexual harassment. It also covers female-on-make and male-on-female harassment.

Remember this: Wrap a flushable wipe around it and you can be squeaky clean! Don't worry - it is dishwasher safe so you can sterilize it before making that pesto sauce for tomorrow's dinner.

Outside of the LGBT center I know two people who transitioned, one of whom was a colleague. She transitioned before she worked at the company, but had a website about her transition. Several people at the company thought it was hilarious and posted about it in Facebook. Her manager found out and reported the behavior to our HR department and the employees were disciplined. The company was extremely supportive. I still work for the company and today the LGBT employee resource group hosted a fireside chat about transgender awareness. It was very well done. The presenter transitioned ten years ago and works in the financial industry. Someone asked about using the term "guys" and whether she found it to be offensive. She stated that she didn't find it offensive but turned the question back to the group and asked us to consider whether slang like "guys" is appropriate in a professional setting. She suggested using "team," "colleagues" or "people." She also related a story where an out gay man used the term "ladies" instead of "guys" when addressing a group at work. The men in the group were not comfortable with being called "ladies" but were equally uncomfortable with saying anything about it. She ended up mentioning it to a manager who handled the situation.

Note to self: avoid the blended foods @friendofsheila brings to the potluck.