Called in to set up a doctor's appointment for next week--I've had a few minor aches and pains lately, but mostly, I haven't been to the doctor's for a checkup since I was eight or so.

I got it in my head that I'd try to find a doctor using the gay and lesbian yellow pages--not that this is a major issue, but it's good to reward people that support our community.

Weirdly, and tellingly, there were very few general practitioners in that directory. Most of them were either gynecologists, or plastic surgeons, or spas. This says something about priorities, I think.

Although, looking through the service providers recommended by my insurance company, it seems the "general practitioner" is a bit of a dying breed.