Fairly bright day, with some cloud about. Quite a cold start to the day, with temps of barely above freezing after sunrise. And it's still not much better.
Apart from a 9-figure inflation percentage, Zimbabwe is now also in the grip of cholera. Water supplies in the capital Harare have been cut, and the sovereign cure, suggested by government, is not to shake hands. Smacks of Tabu Mbeki's denial of a 30% infection rate with HIV in South Africa some years back.
Today is World AIDS Day, and we're nearing the 25th anniversary of the major outbreak of this disease in the mid 1980s. The rate of spread of the disease appears to be on the increase, which has led to a renewed call for people to engage in safe sex. Very appropriate, as sex is reported to be the most popular pastime amongst the people of Scotland. Fortunately, this is coupled (sic) to an increase in the sale of condoms.
After a rainy night, the sun is shining brightly here this morning with temperatures in the mid 50's. It doesn't really seem like winter but I'm sure those frosty days are in the not too distant future. My geraniums and other flowers in the hanging baskets are still blooming like crazy. Never do I remember them lasting so long. Have a marvy Monday evening~Linda in Washington state
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