CuriousByNature

Nothing like a good English brekkie... especially the black pudding and fried mushrooms IMHO.

No need to pivot - always appreciate the feedback

I should mention that I once grew an heirloom tomato, but strangely enough, it didn't last long enough for me to bequeath it to anyone in my Will. ?

No one is suggesting that sex can be made 100% risk free, or that a person shouldn't engage in such activities unless it is 100% risk free. It's about mitigating that risk to a level that is comfortable for the individual and their partner. For some, it may be intercourse with no protection whatsoever, while for others it may be abstinance. It ultimately comes down to finding the most appropriate balance between the value a person places on sex, and the level of risk they are willing to assume.

I knew a family who used to visit Gisborne quite often. Is it a nice place, that you know of?

Who needs a pool when there's a muddy moat?

Yes, I have known people considered palliative who have lived for many years. My understanding in Canada is that it means specific treatments are not being given with the intent to cure (though they may still have that effect), whereas comfort care or hospice care is for those whose time is drawing near and are being administered meds for the sole purpose of pain relief, sedation and/or anxiety.

That is how I understand it too.

At least one of us here hasn't gotten sex by any means. And by 'one of us' I mean me. ? ??

Ohhhhh... I thought because he capitalized 'top'. ParTy is most definitely dreaded!

That couple is awesome. I want to visit the chateau for a few days at some point. They're an absolute hoot.

That's just rude of him.

Great news for all the capital Bs... lol

A 'brief' moment in regards to underwear... unintended pun, perhaps? Lol.

Or, if someone with such a tendency gains prestige and fame, perhaps they may grow to see themselves as being untouchable, above the law, and/or completely entitled to do whatever they wish to do regardless of the consequences to others. And with respect to a previous post, even if those he abused were physically strong enough to get away, there is often a power dynamic at play in abuse that renders the victim helpless in those situations.

Granted, I have not ever met with anyone, but any type of sliding scale hits me the wrong way for some reason. I don't think it would be fair to providers, and particularly those who approach this with a high degree of professionalism, any more than if we asked dentists and lawyers to be on a sliding scale for their time. And I would feel horrible if someone kept lowering their donation amount out of some kind of desperation. We never know what is going on in someone's life. Just a thought.

I like the Empire State Building as a structure, but waiting two hours in line to get up to the observation deck was completely overrated, IMHO.

Apologies - didn't realize you were being serious.

Wow... I had no idea. I thought it was more like 50-50.

Wow... I had no idea. I thought it was more like 50-50.

Sounds delicious! I also find Marinara to be a bit of a let-down. I will often use a jarred Marinara as a base, adding it to the sauteed onion, garlic, anchovies, chili peppers and wine. With additional basil, oregano and ground pepper.

Sounds delicious! I also find Marinara to be a bit of a let-down. I will often use a jarred Marinara as a base, adding it to the sauteed onion, garlic, anchovies, chili peppers and wine. With additional basil, oregano and ground pepper.

Forgive my ignorance about probability math and my somewhat paranoid concern about illnesses, but when it says that PreP is up to 99% effective, doesn't that mean that for every 100 people on PreP who are intimate without a condom with an HIV+ detectable person, at least one person will contract the virus? I wonder what the probability figure is if PreP and a condom are used together? I know I sound completely OCD and I acknowledge life is full of risks, but these are things that pop into my mind ?

Forgive my ignorance about probability math and my somewhat paranoid concern about illnesses, but when it says that PreP is up to 99% effective, doesn't that mean that for every 100 people on PreP who are intimate without a condom with an HIV+ detectable person, at least one person will contract the virus? I wonder what the probability figure is if PreP and a condom are used together? I know I sound completely OCD and I acknowledge life is full of risks, but these are things that pop into my mind ?

I used to hoard family heirlooms because nobody else seemed interesred in them because they had little monetary value. I've since whittled it down to one or two items from each deceased person that have sentimental significance for me, and have them in a display case beside a small framed-photo of the person who originally owned them. Hope that doesn't sound morbid...