The card this year is a liiiiiiittle awkward.
Source: 19 Supremely Awkward Family Christmas Photos (Slide #1) – Offbeat
If you want a laugh or to be disturbed just for the heck of it, check out this gallery of truly interesting/weird/surprising family Christmas photos. (Warning, not for the feint of heart. Might cause bad dreams.) Enjoy!
World AIDS Day, designated on 1 December every year since 1988 is dedicated to raising awareness of the AIDS pandemic caused by the spread of HIV infection, and mourning those who have died of the disease. Government and health officials, non-governmental organizations and individuals around the world observe the day, often with education on AIDS prevention and control. (From Wikipedia)
HIV and AIDS is a disease that has claimed a lot of lives. Unfortunately people who live with it live with the stigma of having it. This is a disease that knows no boundaries and can impact people of all walks of life. Education and awareness can make a difference in the lives of those who have the disease so that they too can live a full life.
This is in honor of first responders who are true heroes we see every day. It’s those bravest of all souls who run into danger to save the day. They are the finest people among us who are willing to make our world a better place. Real people can be heroic too!
Culture is defined as the customs, arts, social institutions, and achievements of a particular nation, people, or other social group.. It is also defined biologically as the cultivation of bacteria, tissue cells, etc., in an artificial medium containing nutrients.
So if you think about it culture is a collection of various things that sustain life in a community and in a person. Without culture life is not as rich, rewarding, interesting and healthy. We need culture of all types to make the world a better place. Culture is expressed differently around the world and that is what makes life more interesting and diverse. There are many things of culture that feed our bodies and feed our souls. Every part of life is dependent upon one form of culture or another. Multicultural life means that we recognize the rich heritage of people of all walks of life. No two people are the same and perhaps that is a good thing.
Celebrate culture in all it’s expressions today and always.
Chattanooga has faced a drought for months. We are getting some serious rain that will help us recover from the dry spell. I am very glad the weather is changing for the better.
Cyber Monday falls on the first Monday after Thanksgiving Day and Black Friday in the United States. It’s becoming one of busiest online shopping days for deals and discounts in the US.
Get your devices ready and your credit card handy for today is Cyber Monday. It will be another busy day of holiday shopping where billions in sales will be made today. This is another big day for retailers and online stores to increase their profits for the year. I hope you find the right thing whatever that might be.
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