Friday fragments

Welcome to Friday fragments, my weekly recap of topics too big to forget, yet too small to be their own post.

Last Sun afternoon I moved my clothes and shoes into the new closet/dressing room. It was so exciting! Spouse decided not to move his yet, since we do not have any covering on the bathroom windows. As long as I've known him he's been convinced that legions of people are standing out on the street looking up and into the windows at him, despite the fact that we have no neighbors on the front of our house where the bathroom windows are located.

Mon morning I had my 1st shower in the new shower room, and it was delightful! Its so roomy and spacious I kinda felt like I was showering outdoors. It felt a little naughty, and I liked it!

In case you're still obsessing over the H1N1 or other flu strains, here's a funny video with a flu treatment endorsed by celebrities.

Tonight we'll have dinner with 'the usual suspects' and tomorrow night we'll re-join our movie group, whom we've missed for the last 2 months.

Hope everyone has a fab weekend!

Crush du Jour: Andre Bland

Flu prevention

With all the concerns over H1N1 (or swine flu), I thought I'd share these flu prevention tips:

1. Eat right. Make sure you get your daily dose of fruits and veggies.

2. Take vitamins and bump up your vitamin C.

3. Get plenty of exercise because exercise helps build your immune system. Walk at least an hour a day OR go for a swim, take the stairs, etc.

4. Wash your hands often. If you can't wash them with soap and warm water, keep a bottle of antibacterial hand sanitizer around.
5. Get lots of fresh air. Open doors and windows whenever possible.

6. Try to eliminate as much stress from your life as you can.

7. Get plenty of rest.

Consider your Doctor's approach: When you go for a flu shot, what do they do first? Clean your arm with alcohol because alcohol kills germs. So, do what I do...

1. Walk briskly to the liquor store (exercise)
2. Put a lime wedge in your Corona (fruit)
3. Put a celery stalk in your Bloody Mary (veggies)
4. Drink outdoors at a patio bar (fresh air)
5. Tell jokes and laugh (eliminate stress)
6. Then pass out (rest)

The way I see it, if you keep your alcohol level up, flu germs can't get you!

Remember what Gandhi always said: "A shot in the glass is better than one in the ass."

And if you want to go that extra step toward flu prevention, wear a homemade ask:
Crush du Jour: Siomon Dexter

Friday fragments

Swine flu
In an attempt to keep the hysteria down to a minimum, I'd like to remind everyone that more people die from the regular flu than from swine flu. The most helpful thing you can do to protect yourself is to wash your hands frequently, especially when in public. Don't give into the fear mongering; just be informed.

Keith Olbermann on Virginia Foxx
How much do I love Keith Olbermann?? First he did that fantastic 6 1/2 minute piece on marriage equality last Nov. Now Keith has done another terrific piece where he calls Congresswoman Virginia Foxx "callous, insensitive, criminally misinformed", and "not worthy to represent this country nor any of its parties nor peoples" due to her insensitive and inaccurate statements about Matthew Shepard's death. Oh yeah, he went there! Watch this short video here. Thanks to Powell at Amen Praise Jesus for sharing this.

Street status
I've spared you all much of my frustration over the stalled street reconstruction project. Its now been a month since the pipe burying was completed, and absolutely nothing else has been done. For an entire month. When the wind blows hard, as it often does here at the beach, it blows dirt and sand everywhere. When it rains the street turns into a swamp. However, our neighbor got word from the city manager last Fri that the entire project (which includes our street) is scheduled to be completed by Fri of next week, which won't be a moment too soon. I'm keeping my fingers crossed.

Camel toe
I can always count on Kevin at The Lisp for something to make me laugh. This week he shared this hilarious camel toe video which had me snorting with laughter. Go ahead, TRY not to laugh!

National Equality Rally
A National Equality Rally will be held this Sun in Philly.What's it all about? It's one way to send a powerful message to Congress and our new president to stand by their commitment to our civil rights. Why rally?

• For the repeal of DADT (Don't Ask, Don't Tell) and DOMA (Defense of Marrage Act)
• For the passage of trans-inclusive hate crimes protection
• For the passage of ENDA (Employment Non-Discrimination Act)
• Support for GLBT health issues
• For equality benefits for same-sex families
• For same-sex marriage equality

For more info go to their website. Feel free to share this, and attend if you can!

Logic and Equality
Whether or not you like Howard Stern, you have to respect and appreciate people who use logic to form their opinions, right? Thanks to Mikey at The Gospel According to Mikey for sharing this video of Howard Stern's radio discussion of marriage and legal equality for gays. Right on, Howard!

Have a great weekend everyone!

Crush du Jour: Cadi Cunha