You might have noticed the new icon in the corner of the page today. It's going to be there for 24 hours, because today's an important day -- its World AIDS Day, a day to education, raise awareness, and to remember those who have battled it. Click the icon for more info.

A day Without Weblogs is born out of a Day Without Art, a day of memory of those who have been taken from us by the virus. I know In Passing isn't technically a weblog, but I felt it was important to participate. Because while I feel incredibly thankful that no one I know has tested HIV+, there are others who aren't so fortunate.