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Current Photo Friday theme: Chill
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A few hours ago, I was walking around outside in bare feet.
This is what it looked like here a year ago this week. Crazy Houston weather.
Today, Wednesday, December 1, is the twenty-third annual recognition of World AIDS Day. World AIDS Day began in 1988 as a means of raising money and awareness about HIV and AIDS, fighting prejudice against those who are HIV positive or who have AIDS, and improving HIV and AIDS education.
This year’s theme is Universal Access and Human Rights. Leaders around the globe acknowledge as fundamental human rights access to HIV and AIDS treatment, prevention, and care. Violations of these rights put marginalized groups at greater risk of contracting HIV and being discriminated against for being HIV-positive or having AIDS.
Although there has been promising news recently about potential preventative medication, it’s important to recognize that AIDS hasn’t gone away. According to UNAIDS, approximately 33.3 million people are living with HIV, including 2.5 million children. In 2009, as many as 2.6 million people became infected with the virus, and approximately 1.8 million people died from illness and complications related to AIDS.
You can learn more by visiting the World AIDS Campaign page.
What else can you do? Help raise awareness by wearing a red ribbon in memory of the more than 25 million people lost to AIDS since the epidemic began, and in recognition of those living today with HIV. Find activities in your area, including candlelight vigils, art shows, marches, and religious services.
SHINY!
Current Photo Friday theme: Vivid
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Last week, we went to a Scout’s Honor fundraiser.
These candies–SO GOOD–were in the goodie bags handed out at the door.
Helping rescued dogs and cats and getting candy: WIN!
Dear Houstonians:
Just because you voted to get rid of the red light cameras and they’ve been shut off doesn’t mean it’s now okay to run red lights. Going to and from the gym Thursday night, I saw FOUR drivers race through red lights. I’m not talking amber or amber-to-red. I’m talking other cars in adjacent lanes were at full stops and cross traffic was legally proceeding through intersections.
STOP IT!
As for the three people who ran stop signs, nobody voted to get rid of them, so you’re also still obligated to stop. Stop, by the way, is defined as not moving. At all.
Love,
Me
Current Photo Friday theme: Liquid
Wortham Center
Houston, Texas
That’s Tildy. I met her today at Scout’s Honor Adoption Day. If I could have another dog–I can’t–I would adopt her in a second. In fact, I’ve never seen such an outstanding group of dogs ready to move into their new forever homes. Check out Scout’s Honor’s web site to see some of these precious dogs and cats who are available for adoption.
And if, like me, you’re not able to adopt, maybe you can become a foster. Scout’s Honor Rescue covers all fostering costs. I can’t believe the number of dogs Tim has fostered, and every one of them has left The Compound for a home just right for their personalities and physical needs. Knowing how great their forever homes will be fills a goodbye with joy instead of sadness.
