today is 1 december, world aids day. you wouldn't think it to look around here. we have just come off a turkey and ham binge, followed by a post-turkey comatose state. in addition to that, we had people waking up before the sun to save dollars on holiday gifts. some of those people managed to trample a poor man, killing him, and two men, apparently arguing over a bratz doll (or something) shot each other. while some were shopping and some were eating, tragedies were unfolding around the world. it just seems like a bit much to have to remember that it has been over twenty years and people are still dying - quite unnecessarily in a lot of cases now. children are being orphaned - which is great for those on the third-world-child-as-accessory market but kinda sucks for pretty much everyone else. on the other hand, people are still working hard to find a cure and bring an end to this.
imagine - the day this will be like small pox; something we read about in the books.
in the meantime, wear a red ribbon, spread some love and some knowledge and Hopey World Aids Day!
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Today I wore a red ribbon in remembrance and honor of those infected with HIV/AIDS and affected by it too, which just happens to be each last one of us
..and yet people are still bringing turkey leftovers to work for lunch :)
You're description of the shopping scene makes me so happy we don't have any after Thanksgiving ritual like that. Hoping that a cure will be found soon...for both the crazy shopping rage and AIDS.
you are so right prettlyf, each and every last one of us.
ah leftovers! i had some of those.
yeah, carla, the shopping is crazy. but i stay away and just cringe as i watch it on tv.
we keep hope alive for a cure for both for sure!
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