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The MotoGP 2016 season was very exciting. It was one of the best seasons I've watched in my life. There were 9 different race winners which is new record. And I think that it says it all.
Let's now look back at the season with my review. As usual I write something to each rider there.
Marc Márquez
At the beginning of the season it looked like it could be the title battle between Márquez, Rossi and Lorenzo but how the season was going it started to be pretty clear that Márquez was the biggest favourite to reach it. The race where he took the title was a bit bizarre as both his biggest rivals crashed out from the race and that was what Márquez needed to secure his another world title. But when you look at his season you should admit that he is well deserved champion. He didn't finish only one race, in the rest of them he finished and always took points. Even in the races where he crashed, he was able to continue and gained some valuable points.
Valentino Rossi
Valentino did look like he's going to take his 10th world title. But he did some mistakes, had 4 DNFs and that cost him the chance to fight with Márquez. But overall I could say it wasn't bad season for him. He achieved 10 podium finishes, he finished 14 races and in all these races he was in Top 10.
Jorge Lorenzo
Firstly, I would like to say that from the title contenders Jorge is always my biggest favourite. I honestly have to admit that I hoped he could be the runner-up and he could beat Rossi. But Rossi was a bit better. Or actually let's say Rossi was more lucky. Jorge started the season very well with victory in Qatar and he added another podiums. It looked very promising and I hoped he could win the title. But then it started to go from bad to worse. He had DNF in Barcelona and then two not very good races in the Netherlands and Germany. In Czech republic he was only 17th. It was the crazy race with changing bikes but I didn't understand Jorge's strategy there. It made me smile honestly. And I still don't understand what he and his crew were trying to do. But then the old Jorge came back again when he took podium in San Marino and Aragon but then he crashed in the important race in Japan which meant title for Márquez. Jorge at least finished the season in good style when he won his home GP in Valencia.
Maverick Viñales
Before the season I was really curious about what Maverick was going to show us. I thought he's the dark horse of the year. Even with his Suzuki. His first podium came in France and that made me really happy. I was really waiting for his first ever victory and I was sure it could come soon. My intuition was right again. In the morning of the British GP I said "Maverick is going to win today." And he did it. He managed it quite excellently that even I was surprised by it. But I was very glad for him, he did deserve it. Then he added some more rostrums and finished 4th in the overall standing just behind big MotoGP stars Márquez, Rossi and Lorenzo. I think new MotoGP star was born. Already now I'm so eager to see him racing with Yamaha. Some big things are going to happen, that's what I think.
Andrea Dovizioso
I have to say that his 2nd place in Qatar was a bit surprising for me. But then bad luck came. Dani Pedrosa did crash into him, then Andrea Iannone. Just lots of bad luck. It wasn't very good part of the season for him. Then in Germany and Austria he took podium finishes so it looked like good luck is by his side again. He was a bit unfortunate in Brno then. But in the last part of the season he did take another victory. It was in Malaysia. So for him it was like unlucky part, then lucky part. But overall he finished 5th so it's not bad at all.
Dani Pedrosa
Before the season I hoped that Dani could be in the battle for the world title finally again. But unfortunately he wasn't. He didn't start bad to the season, he did some podium finishes, also had quite a lot of P4s. But then some bad luck came to him as he even didn't finish in top 10 and it cost him some important points. At the end of the season he was injured so he had to skip 3 race weekends. He came back for his home GP in Valencia (and last race of the year) but unfortuntely he didn't finish the race.
Cal Crutchlow
Cal's season can be divided into two parts – before his daughter was born and after his daughter was born. Before it there was just average Cal's performance with lots of DNFs. But then when Willow was born it was like magical change not only in his private life but also in his racing life. This little girl brings him good luck it seems! In Germany he did score P2 but it was only the beginning. His victory in Czech republic was just phenomenal. Amazing. I was sitting there at the grandstands and keeping my fingers crossed for him. I was afraid he could crash or Rossi could catch him. But neither of it happened and Cal did took his first victory. It was one of the most amazing moments there. Then in his home GP at Silverstone he was starting from the pole position and finished the race as the second one. He added another one victory later in the season in Australia. Unfortunately he didn't finish any from the last two season's races in Malaysia and Valencia. But still, very great season for him.
Pol Espargaró
Pol had pretty balanced season. There isn't any major fluctuation in his results. It all was quite stable. He finished in Top 10 almost always so he got some importnat amount of points. So the 8th place in the overall standing is well deserved. The only one shadow about the season is the heavy crash after the race start at Silverstone. He collided with Loris Baz and it was really bad crash. I was a bit afraid of both of them but in the end for Pol it all was okay.
Andrea Iannone
Rollercoaster season for Andrea it was. He wasn't able to fully show us his racing skills as he had to skip a part of the season due to back injury. And it wasn't an easy injury. However, before this injury happened, he did some impressions. Bad ones and also good ones. The bad one is for sure that some people started to call him "crasher" or the one who is very dangerous. Yes, he did some moves without thinking but I think we don't have to call him dangerous. It's not that bad with him. He has racing talent and skills, just should be more calm. He scored some podiums and his highlight of the season is his victory in Austria at Red Bull Ring.
Héctor Barberá
My old time hero. I supported him so much when he was racing in the lower categories. These days I am not that big fan of him as I used to but I was really glad to see him doing well. He was 10th in the final World Championship standing and that's amazing. He did some cool races with great results, for example P5 in Argentina and Czech republic (that was the season's highlight for me, he was P5, his team mate was P4, it was an amazing day for Avintia in Brno), P4 in Malaysia. He also got the opportunity to race in factory Ducati Team. It was instead of the injured Iannone, unfortunately Héctor wasn't able to fully grab this chance.
Aleix Espargaró
Aleix was always a bit behind his team mate Viñales. He didn't have bad season but there was always something missing. He did some nice races with good result as P5 in Austin and Jerez or P4 in Motegi. But there were also quite a lot of DNFs unfortunately.
Álvaro Bautista
If someone told me at the beginning of the season that Álvaro would be 12th in the overall standing I wouldn't believe. At the start of the year I was so afraid that Aprilia (my favourite team) would be the last one behind the others. But it wasn't bad at all! And Álvaro did some nice work there and brought good results. He did some Top 10 results which nicely surprised me.
Eugene Laverty
Eugene had only one DNF in the season, that was at the end of the season in Japan. He did some races where he really impressed me. The 4th place from Argentina is very valuable. He did some other nice results but I guess this is his best moment of the year.
Danilo Petrucci
Danilo wasn't able to start the season with others in Qatar due to injury. He had to skip some more race weekends and he came there to the World Championship only in Le Mans at the beginning of May. So then his results were quite nice, normal, average. I actually don't know what to write about him. There were some DNFs but also some nice Top 10 results.
Scott Redding
Scott did the whole season but lost the battle with his team mate Petrucci for the factory bike for 2017. Actually now as I am writing about it I wonder how it all ended up. Will really Petrucci have factory bike next year? Well, back to Scott. He had there some DNFs unfortunately. But he also did one podium finish. For me it was a bit hard as he was fighting against Pol Espargaró for P3 and I wanted to see both of them on the rostrum. But Scott was the better one that time. It was in Assen. He added some more nice results as P4 in Germany or P6 in the USA.
Stefan Bradl
My racing idol so let's hope I will not be biased while writing these lines. As I already said I was afraid about the shape of Aprilia bikes. But bikes and boys did surprise me nicely. I was very happy. Well, Stefan's season didn't start ideally as he didn't finish the race in Qatar but since then his results were quite consistent. He did some Top 10 results which made me happy. Unfortunately, he crashed in the warm up before his home GP at Sachsenring, he suffered a concussion and he couldn't start to the race. For the second time in a row he wasn't able to do his home race. In 2015 he had his arm broken. Now this. Big disappointment. But then he did some more nice Top 10 results and when they got the upgrade to the chassis he (and also Álvaro) did manage it to Q2! So when we look at all circumstances I think his season wasn't bad.
Bradley Smith
Bradley scored some good Top 10 results but nothing special actually. And then in the second half of the season it came. Injury. He did injured himself during the Suzuka 8 Hours. I guess it was during the free practise but I am not sure about that. So you can correct me if you know that exactly. And that was a problem because he broke his leg. He skipped three race weekends and then came back for the Japanese Grand Prix. But he missed some important points so it's only 17th place in the final standing.
Jack Miller
Jack was only 18th in the final ranking. But everyone did notice he was there. You simply can't overlook him. In the first half of the season he had some DNFs and he couldn't start to the race in Austin due to small ankle injury. But then in Assen it came. It was crazy race but everything was playing in his favour. Jack did it and took his first ever victory! It was very emotional moment and it made me cry. I was still remembering how I was crying when he did score his first ever Moto3 victory and suddenly it all was there again but in MotoGP. Unbelievable. Then he added P7 in Germany which was really great result as well. But then unfortunately he got some injuries and couldn't start to some race weekends. But for me the Assen victory will be one of the best season moments.
Michele Pirro
Michele did just a few appearances but finished 19th in the final standing. He did some races as wild card, some races instead of injured Iannone at Ducati Team, some races instead of injured Baz at Avintia. He wasn't doing bad at all. He scored some good points. His best result was P7 from Misano which was really great result.
Loris Baz
Loris was only 20th in the MotoGP standing. When you look at his team mate who finished 10th it's really big difference. But during the season Loris was very unlucky. He didn't finish some races, he wasn't able to start to some races because of the injuries. I was really afraid of him when I saw the Silverstone crash where he collided with Pol Espargaró. He scored some points only in 6 races and that's not enough. I hope his 2017 season will be a lot better. But I have to mention his amazing ride in Brno. I couldn't believe my own eyes, he did great job and finished 4th. He also did very well in Malaysia where he finished 5th. Interesting is that in both cases it was mega day for team Avintia. In Czech republic he finished 4th just ahead of his team mate, in Malaysia he finished 5th just behind his team mate.
Tito Rabat
Although Tito was only 21st in the Championship standing he became the rookie of the year. The thing is he was the only one rookie there so he could be sure of this award already before the season :-D And to be honest I've never thought that he's big talent but at the same time I have to say that I thought he would be able to do better there. He scored points 9 times but it was just small amount of points. His best season result was P9 in Argentina.
Yonny Hernández
Yonny disappointed me. I am his supporter and follower and I simply hoped for something more than just 20 points. He scored points only 6 times, his best season result was P11. It all could be a little different if he didn't crash from the lead in Assen. That was in the crazy race and he could do crazy result there. It was really shame.
During the season there also appeared some other riders. We could see Katsuyuki Nakasuga who finished as P11 at his wild card race in Japan.
We also could see his countryman Hiroshi Aoyama. He replaced injured Pedrosa in Japan and then also in Malaysia. Aoyama took 1 point in Japan.
In Australia Pedrosa was replaced by Nicky Hayden. It was a bit emotional to see him racing in Repsol Honda colours again. Unfortunately he wasn't able to score any point. But before it Hayden took part in Aragon race where he was racing instead of injured Miller. He took there 1 point.
Alex Lowes participated in three race weekends. He was racing in Tech 3 and he was there to replace injured Smith. It was quite a big chance for him. But his results weren't good. He finished 13th at his home GP at Silverstone but then he didn't finish the race in Misano and he couldn't start in Aragon due to injury. He had to be ready for his World Superbikes mission so he rather gave it up for Aragon. But I have to say that it was quite a big performance from him. One race weekend in WSBK, the other one in MotoGP and then again and again. Nothing easy!
Mike Jones raced in two events, he was 18th in Japan and 15th in Australia, his home GP. He said that for him this P15 was like victory. Both these race weekends he was racing for Avintia where he replaced Barberá who did race in Ducati Team as replacement for injured Iannone.
Also Xavi Forés appeared there for one race weekend. It was also for Avintia but it was instead of injured Baz and it was in San Marino. But unfortunately he didn't finish the race.
The moment I was looking forward to so much came in Valencia. First ever time for new KTM bike. Everyone was curious about how it all would go. Well, it wasn't as easy as all expected. The gap between them and the others was quite big. But for me it was something special because I always liked KTM. And Mika Kallio was racing there with the bike. My big Finnish idol. I really admire him. And he was back even with KTM bike. And it all reminded me the old great times when he was racing with this manufacturer in the lower categories. For me it was really special Grand Prix and some special moments. Shame is that Mika didn't finish the race due to technical problems. And shame also is that he will not race with them in 2017 in MotoGP.
Maybe this post is a little bit longer than I planned but I really needed to say it all. MotoGP 2016 season was simply amazing and there is so much to write about! But now I think it's already time to start thinking about 2017 season and looking forward to it.
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Thursday, January 31, 2008
Table for One
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
She Did It!
This is her first post-therapy week, and Zoe's concerned about the fact that something that has been part of her routine for eight years is no longer there. She even asked for new goals, since the ones set by Miss Amy and Miss Lisa (her therapists) have already been met. That's our girl for you. To commemorate the beginning of a new chapter in her life we threw a party for her this weekend, and what's a party without cake?
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
How's It Going?
My candida diet is going pretty well, though I did cave to temptation and have coffee WITH SUGAR. Also I've been putting pomegranates on some of my salads. I hadn't realized just how sensitive I was to sugar until I ate some after going many days without it. I felt bloated, very tired...and later quite jittery. What's up with that? I've been much more conscientious about steering away from the sugar and am feeling better. Bonus: I've lost four pounds since I started making these changes! I've also made an effort to get more adequate sleep. I've been feeling much more refreshed and alert during the day. Though I must add that FD also just got me one of those yummy Tempur Pedic pillows, so may have something to do with it as well.
I haven't done much in the way of experimenting in the kitchen lately, which has to do with my dietary changes. Meals have been relatively simple fare here: a lean protein (usually chicken), rice (either brown or white), and tons of veggies. To be honest, that's pretty much how dinners were around here even before we went yeast free; though looking at how I was eating before, I know that I was going too heavy on the protein and starch and too light on the veggies. Sally over at Aprovechar has written some great posts about this topic, and on making healthy food choices in general. And she is gluten free!
Once I get into the groove of the whole yeast-free thing, I plan to do some more baking. Zoe and I went to the supermarket the other day, where my daughter made a beeline for the zucchini and asked if I could by some to make zucchini bread. It's in my kitchen right now waiting to be used. I told Miss Z that she'll be feasting on zucchini loaf by this time tomorrow. I'm going to try using brown rice syrup to sweeten it; I'll get back to you with a full report.
Monday, January 07, 2008
Candi Girl
My first visit was this past Wednesday. I have been grappling with a variety of symptoms that the new doctor feels can be tied to one root cause: a thyroid that is out of whack. I'd grown to suspect that this might be the problem, but not once has any other physician even said, "Hey maybe we should have this checked out." Dr. Erika listened to all my concerns, asked lots of questions to get a clear picture of my medical history and lifestyle, and I left feeling like we were on track to getting me to better health.
The doctor also determined that I have a problem with candida. So I have been placed on a yeast elimination diet. When she laid out the diet for me I said, "I can do this!" This is easier said than done, because in addition to removing the foods that list yeast in the ingredients it also means NO SUGAR. And NO COFFEEEEEE!!! To be honest, I had already reduced my daily coffee consumption; but to eliminate it altogether is tough. Especially when your husband, coffee elitist supreme, roasts and grinds coffee beans right here in the house. Oh, and please don't even get me started on the fruit thing--NO FRUIT for at least the first two weeks! I love fruit; in fact, I've got platter of delicious fruit sitting on my dining table that is now off limits. I can add fruit back in to my diet slowly, but some fruits may have to remain off limits for the forseeable future. The good news is that I have seriously upped my consumption of veggies, which is definitely a good thing. Ever see those commercials that talk about how we need at least 25 grams of fiber a day, and you see that lady loading up her grocery cart with broccoli and stuff? Yeah, I'm a veggie eating machine now.
I'm already seeing results--I'm feeling less bloated, I'm less fatigued, and I weight 1.5 pounds less than I did last week. I won't lie--I'm suffering from some serious coffee and sugar withdrawals; but I have hope that I'll be better soon.
Friday, January 04, 2008
Product Review: Shabtai Gourmet
I was not expecting the MASSIVE box of baked goods that arrived at my home; I must say it was arrived just in the nick of time--I was about to start baking copious amounts of gfcf goodies to keep us stocked up for Zoe through the New Year (Did I mention we went to several parties between Christmas and New Year's Day?)! When I opened the packaged and explained to Miss Zoe that everything in the box was gfcf, and therefore all Zoe-friendly, she squealed with delight; and then proceeded to immediately tear into the goodies. Hooray!
We received the following items: Ring Tings, a vanilla creme-filled cake similar to the Ring Dings and Ho Hos of my youth; Rasberry Roll, a spongy jelly roll cake with raspberry and coconuts; Chocolate Brownies; Chocolate Chip Cookies; Lady Fingers, crisp and delicate with a lemony flavor, and Pread Crumbs, an all-purpose breading.
The results?
With the exception of the Raspberry Roll, Zoe thoroughly enjoyed everything we received--Miss Z is not a fan of coconut (but lucky for her father and me, we love it--so you know what I had first). I thought the Raspberry Roll was very tasty, though my husband and mother-in-law both contend that it was rather sweet. Okay, so I like the sweet stuff; can you blame me? I was particularly impressed by how moist the cake was. And, like I said earlier, I love coconut. And the combination of raspberry and coconut is magical to me.
The Lady Fingers were the next to go. Zoe made quick work of them. Some of the cookies did break in shipping, but the cookie crumbles were used as topping for other desserts. Andrew mentioned that the cookies could be used as sandwich cookies as well; frankly Zoe ate them before I could even try that. They were a hit!
The Ring Tings were Zoe's favorite. The waxy outer coating on the cakes and the creme-filling were especially appealing to her. When you're a kid and you see your friends eating foods like Ho-Hos, it's gotta be tough to not be able to try it. I could tell Zoe was thrilled to have a chance to eat something that looked like a treat her friends eat all the time. It wasn't exactly like the stuff I remember eating as a kid, but it came pretty close. Besides, I actually had a similar commercial cake (brand name witheld so I don't get a nasty-gram) recently, and they don't taste like what I used to eat as a kid.
Next we had the Chocolate Brownies. These appeared to be not as moist as I would have liked, but that may have been due to the trip from New York to Florida. I did warm these in the microwave for a few seconds (outside of the aluminum tray it came in, lest I torch my house), and that seemed to help them. And who doesn't like a warm brownie? Zoe and her brother liked these very much. Flamenco Dad also thought the brownies were yummy.
The Chocolate Chip Cookies were the last thing to go, and I think there are a few reasons for that. First, the cookies had nuts and cinnamon, neither of which are very popular with my children. Second, the cookies sustained some breakage in transit, which made the kids (visual creatures that they are) less receptive to them. Third, they were somewhat crisp for our taste. I prefer my cookies kind of chewy, and so do Zoe and Ayden. The flavor was rather good. I don't ordinarily put cinnamon in my cookies due to Zoe's disdain for cinnamon, but I think the cinnamon added a nice touch. I may have to sneak some cinnamon into my next batch of cookies.
I have used the Pread Crumbs, but I do have some left. A few nights ago I used the breading to make zucchini stix for a side dish. And guess what? The kids ate the zucchini and LIKED it; whatever works for getting my kids to eat more veggies is good enough for me. I might try to use some of the leftover crumbs to work on a tempura batter, but I've gotta do a little tinkering with that one for a bit.
Our overall experience with these products was a very positive one--even our gluten-eating family members enjoyed them. As I've mentioned in previous posts, I am more of a from-scratch type of baker; but these were very well received by my kids, which makes these products a good go-to for a convenient baked treat.
Shabtai Gourmet recently launched their website, http://www.shabtai-gourmet.com/ and also sells some of their products on Amazon. You can visit their website for more information.


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Representing the vast Griot tradition West African of epic poetry, we have this master ("Jali") of the 21 string Kora. From Wikipedia:
"The West African griot is a troubadour, the counterpart of the medieval European minstrel… The griot knows everything that is going on… He is a living archive of the people's traditions… The virtuoso talents of the griots command universal admiration. This virtuosity is the culmination of long years of study and hard work under the tuition of a teacher who is often a father or uncle."
It's not apparent at first, but as you listen you can hear the influence on Delta blues, both musically and in the persona of the artist, as a chronicler of truth.


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From amidst the redwoods and oak trees of Sonoma County rises Soul Grease, fusing elements of Funk, Reggae, Pop, and Caribbean to create a uniquely original sound.
Soul Grease is both a band and a metaphor for how to live in a soul-satisfying way. As we live our lives, every human takes care of the bare necessities of life. Just as one need to maintain a car, home, or relationship, we also need to grease the gears of the soul to keep it singing. Soul Grease is anything that satisfies your soul and keeps it free and alive.
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This weekend is one of special celebration. A young man will turn 30. While it's an everyday event, for me it's a massive milestone; one that I was terrified might never be reached. The young man in question is my son Daniel, a childhood cancer survivor. His tale is one of the astonishing courage that children summon in the most extraordinary circumstances. I remain in awe of his attitude and clarity throughout his nine-year-old's two year journey through chemotherapy and invasive interventions and at his capacity to keep smiling despite the pain and discomfort he was experiencing.
Late January 1992. Dan has just turned nine, his brother seven. The summer holidays have lost their appeal for the children under the strain by my recent marriage breakdown. I'm shedding tears and weight; preoccupied by fear of what the future may hold. One morning, Dan tells me that his arm is sore. Distracted I ask a few questions and Dan reveals the pain is inside his left armpit. 'I fell off my bike, mum.' As I poke my fingers into his armpit, they press against a lump, about the size of a blood plum. Dan flinches slightly while my world grinds to a stop. I reach to the other armpit. No lump. An echo of a scrap of medical information comes to mind, something about infections being bilateral. I know something is seriously wrong. We go to the GP. He immediately makes a referral to a paediatric
surgeon who organises a biopsy at the Royal Children's Hospital. It happens overnight.
I pace the waiting room while Dan recovers from the biopsy when I get word that my grandmother, his great grandmother is dying. I am torn between the two hospitals. Dan is sent home with antibiotics and in pain. The biopsy results will take a few days. I make the poor decision not to let him know about his great grandmother's funeral. Afterwards, I don't even have time to change from my funeral black when the call comes from the RCH. The test results indicate that Dan has Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma. He needs to start immediate staging tests and chemotherapy within the week. Someone takes the phone from me while I scream resistance. But Dan doesn't flinch. He takes his fate in stride. But when he finds out about the missed funeral his anger is palpable. He only forgives me when I take him to the grave some months later. There, a little bald headed boy sobs for his great-grandmother and I am made small with shame.
We spend six months in and out of the RCH. Dan's hair falls out in clumps. His body balloons with steroid treatment. Dan wants all the details from the doctor; the names of the drugs, the amounts being administered, the sequence in which this will be done. Once all his questions are answered he is satisfied to go on.
In between treatments his white cell count drops, infections set in and raging fever invariably sends us back to hospital, usually in the middle of the night. Admission is via the Emergency Department and depending on their workload we can wait for hours before making it to the ward. There Dan is put on a wide spectrum antibiotic drip, blood tests done to see if the particular infection can be determine. In one instance he presents with massive lumps all over his body. The oncologist explains that it is likely to be an infection originating from a common bacteria that in normal circumstances a healthy immune system would dispose of simply. It had not occurred to me that due to a compromised immune system, infection could be the killer rather than the cancer itself. On most of those days I sleep on the floor next to his bed or in a nearby chair, leaving early in the morning to go home, shower then to work.
On one such occasion I come back to the hospital to find him standing at the cot of another patient; a toddler of about 18-months of age. Dan is singing him a nursery rhyme. Dan explains that he at nine can cope with cancer but this little boy is too small to understand and 'we need to help him feel better'. Just then the electric pump that is pumping chemo drugs into Dan's veins sounds. 'It's time to change my bag,' he says to the nurse when she responds. He wants her to hurry so he can get back to his young neighbour.
Every few months we get the Challenge Cancer Support Network magazine. The list of the kids who didn't make it is printed on the back page. Some editions I can't bear to pick up.
After six months Dan is in remission. It is around August and he looks forward to his hair returning. Little did we know that before the coming Christmas he would be in an even more aggressive protocol of treatment when the cancer returns; this time it grows in muscle tissue and has spread into other lymph cells.
Fortnightly he has chemotherapy and a lumbar puncture which requires Ketamin as the anesthetic. Each time he comes out of it hallucinating and tells me I'm a monster with several heads. I feel like one too; distraught that I can't stop this horror in his life. Again his hair falls out; this time overnight while he is at a fishing camp with Challenge. 'I left it all on the pillow,' he says. 'And I left a trout in Mathew's (a volunteer) backpack.' In spite of everything he hadn't lost his sense of humour.
A 'port-a-cath' is inserted though an incision in his neck and sits just above his breast bone. It will make access to his blood stream easier than finding his veins which are already scarring. The drugs affect his balance. He can't walk long distances and constantly suffers sprained ankles. After treatment sessions he is ill and exhausted for days. One day, Dan talks about his possible death, a conversation no parent wants to have with a nine year old. He is realistic and stoic and I can't imagine from where his strength comes. I don't feel that I have any. I struggle to keep his distressed little brother buoyant as well as to care for Dan. My parents and close friends are there with practical support and attentive ears. Somehow we limp to the end of the treatment regime.
The doctors determine that Dan is in remission again but hope has taken a beating and I sob for hours, torn between joy and fear that this may be only a short respite like last time. Dan continues to have check-ups once a month then six-weekly, three-monthly until finally it extends out for year. Years later he has his last check up which I don't attend as I await heart surgery and can't walk for any distance. Shortly afterwards, Dan takes on a chef's apprenticeship and looks after the family cooking while I have surgery and recover. At this stage, my mother has terminal cancer and Dan becomes her ally. The understanding between them did not need words.
Doctors tell Dan that the weight he gained as result of treatment is unlikely to be shifted. Dan's stubborn streak comes to the fore. Quietly he begins a regime of exercise and manages his food intake, studying up on what works and what doesn't. He drops thirty kilos on his own. Eventually he quits working in hospitality and becomes a fitness trainer. Yet, when I look at the tall, fit man he has become, I still see a brave little boy with no hair and a massive smile.
His cancer story is not something he shares with many but in secondary school his class is given an assignment: a short talk on a significant event in your life. Most of the boys have dramatic stories but when Dan speaks he shocks even the teacher. She tells me later that a hush fell over the class and most students dropped their chins to their desks. The ability to stun a group of Year 9 boys into silence can't be underestimated. If ever he speaks of cancer these days he refers to it simply as 'my treatment' and jokes about the many related scars on his body.
So when its time for the speeches at Dan's 30th, he won't say anything about his 'treatment' he won't see the significance in the same way a mum fearing loss of a child does. For him, it's just something that is the backdrop to a few years of his life. Dan is too modest recognise his bravery. But I do. I'll be celebrating that he's here with us. I'll be celebrating all that he has taught about acceptance, courage and the capacity of a child's heart.
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You need to definitely be concerned about your home's security. You never tell if and when a burglar will target your home. Read this article in order to make your house safer and secure.
When you buy a new home, be sure to have the locks changed. The person who previously owned the home may have made copies of keys. Changing the locks will give you peace of mind that you and your family are the only ones who have access to your home. Do the same thing if you misplace your keys.
Do you let your dog outdoors when you are away from home? They may provide you with a useful place to hide your spare key. Put it on the dog's collar.This works especially well as storage if the dog does not take kindly to strangers.
Home security systems offer additional features besides loud alarms during a break-in. They can be programmed to alert the homeowner if a person enters the home. This can be useful if you've got small children that are able to open doors.
Above a door frame or under a mat are much too common to hide them and potential criminals will check them first. One idea is to hide a spare key inside the collar of a dog that does not take kindly to strangers.
Comparison shopping is essential when seeking a security system for the home. Prices vary quite a bit. Be certain to obtain multiple quotes prior to making your choice.
This will help you protect your home when you dwell in a more dry climate.
Seek recommendations from friends and family when choosing a security company or system. Your friends have gone through both bad and good experiences and they will be able to share them with you. Spending a few days asking for reviews is useful in helping you choose correctly.
Local Police Department
You should not let anyone inside your home. Stay true to your safety, even if it appears the person has legitimate reasons for wanting entry. This is the first rule of keeping your home secure.
See if your local police department has any home security programs. Many have quite a few helpful programs that you take, home security training and more. Call the local police department and inquire as to what is available.
Don't allow a complete stranger to come in your home. There are many different tactics that crooks use to enter homes, and a common way is simply to walk up to the door and ask for help. You should make sure you only open the door to your home for people that you know and are expecting.
Keeping your car secured will deter thieves from stealing or vandalizing or stealing it. This can also make it more difficult for burglars to track when you away from knowing your schedule.
End your shyness. Get to know other people who live next door and others in your neighborhood. By knowing the people in your neighborhood, you can rest a little easier knowing that people are looking out for each other. Listen to gossip also. Important security details (like the presence of strangers in your neighborhood) can come out of the most innocent conversations.
The fist thing to do for home security is to get new locks. Whether you just bought your home or someone just moved out that you were living with, changing your locks is a good idea. It is pretty cheap and can be done in less than 24 hours.
Make sure that your valuables cannot be seen from outside the home. While it may be nice to look out, burglars will see your valuables inside. Windows facing the street need to be covered to keep inside possessions safe.
Don't forget skylights when securing your home.Skylights are a wonderful addition to any home, but they are also tempting entryways for crooks. Be certain that the skylights in your home can be locked securely.
Be on the lookout for rotten wood anywhere near your doors or windows. An intruder could pry the rotten wood easily to open the door. Find a reliable contractor who can replace the door frame for you.
Replace all the locks in a new house.You don't really know the people you purchased the house from or all the folks they shared keys with, regardless of how competent they may seem.
If someone from the security company comes to your home, ask to see their ID before allowing them in. Thieves may say they are from a certain company to get into your home. This could be quite dangerous. Be careful to avoid this sort of danger.
Be sure to read all of the entire contract when you hire a home security company. There are sometimes fees for terminating the contract or need additional equipment.You are going to want to avoid these kinds of hidden fees, so make sure you are aware of them.
You should think about your own safety when comparing different home security options. Security systems are a proven method of reducing your chance of break-ins, but it is not always the right choice. In some situations, having a good dog and/or learning some self defense may be all that you really need to feel safe. See to it that you understand the risks involved in making these purchasing decisions.
Rather than hoping your family will not be a victim of an intruder, be realistic. You never know what might come next. The tips here will help you create a safe place for your family.
In the event you find your door open upon arriving home, you should never enter and investigate yourself. This is a delicate situation as the burglar might still be in your home. Instead, call the police to inform them of what happened, and wait on them.


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Digital payment and E-Banking have introduced the most effective and convenient methods to access money and banking activities. Nowadays, it is easy to do your transactions while at home or at the office without having to visit the bank always.
What are the Advantages of Digital Payments and E-Banking?
In the recent past, Digital Payments and E-Banking have changed the means of monetary transactions in this technology advancement era. The following are some of the advantages of Digital Payments and E-Banking:
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You do not require entering the full details for each transaction to be done. The Digital Payments and E-Banking systems record the details of previous transactions and they predict them in future transactions. At the same time, the recorded information can be easily reviewed in case future reference is needed for verification.
2) Safety of the Transaction
Through these electronic systems, it is possible to conduct safe transactions while purchasing products or while transferring money from one point to another. These systems retain the details of previous transactions.
3) Saves Time
Day-to-day banking at the bank will take a lot of your time. It can be impossible if the bank is located at a far distance from your home or workplace. Digital Payments and E-Banking will enable you to conduct transaction from where you are.
4) Saves Money through Fewer and Less Charges
The Digital Payments and E-Banking systems are associated with fewer charges than over-the-counter transactions. Therefore, these systems will enable you to save your money as well as time.
5) Easier Way to get an Overview of Your Money
Through recording of each and every transaction done, Digital Payments and E-Banking systems clearly outline how your monetary trend takes place. At the same time, the systems allow you to view your balances, previous transactions, and different transactions rates at home or at your workplace. Therefore, you can be able to control your money and other resources safely with a regular overview.
6) Eliminates Paperwork
The Digital Payments and E-Banking systems record the transactions done on the online platforms. These platforms can be frequently overviewed during times when reference is needed. Therefore, there is no need to have files and other paperwork requirements at your office or inside your drawers in order to keep monetary records at your home.
Additionally, the Digital Payments and E-Banking systems enable the safety of transactions done. Normally, the previously recorded transactions cannot be easily deleted unless done intentionally. Unlike the use of papers and files which can be lost or destroyed, these electronic systems safeguard all the details about the transactions.
7) Simple Way to Pay Bills
With Digital Payments and E-Banking systems, you do not need to attend the bank or other places in order to pay for your bills. Such systems connect you with the banks or other service providers. Thus, they provide you with a simple way through which you can pay for your bills. This reduces the chores and tasks that await you especially at the end or the beginning of the month or the year.
The Digital Payments and E-Banking technologies enable you to save money and time while conducting monetary transactions. At the same time, they are associated with simple ways to pay bills among other monetary activities. Therefore, embracing these technologies is an essential stride to make in your life.


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Let's get back to Hürrem's story. So far in our series, our heroine as gone from slave to Suleiman's favourite consort, to the mother of his children, to his wife. And as I promised, soon you'll see where the titles of this series come from.
This piece is set in autumn. Let's continue:
Ottoman imperial tradition stated that when a son of the sultan came of age, he and his mother were to be sent to a faraway province. Hürrem, however, stayed in the sultan's court all her life.
Hürrem was an intelligent woman and well educated. She became Suleiman's political adviser in state and international affairs. She also had a hand in controlling the Crimean Tatar slave-raiding.
Suleiman was also a poet. Signed Muhibbi, meaning "lover", Suleiman wrote poems for Hürrem. You can find parts of the 400 year old love poem he is reading her in the titles of this series.
Behind the scenes
And here it is – Suleiman's poem to Hürrem that inspired the titles of this series. Isn't it beautiful? I wouldn't mind getting love poems like this…
Throne of my lonely niche, my wealth, my love, my moonlight.
My most sincere friend, my confidant, my very existence, my Sultan, my one and only love.
The most beautiful among the beautiful…
My springtime, my merry faced love, my daytime, my sweetheart, laughing leaf…
My plants, my sweet, my rose, the one only who does not distress me in this world…
My Constantinople, my Caraman, the earth of my Anatolia
My Badakhshan, my Baghdad and Khorasan
My woman of the beautiful hair, my love of the slanted brow, my love, of eyes full of mischief…
I, lover of the tormented heart, Muhibbi of the eyes full of tears, I am happy.Muhibbi
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We're up to the last artwork in this series. We're up to eternal love (with tulips)!
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text: The Detroit Lions made another dramatic comeback against the Atlanta Falcons yesterday, but in order to win consistently, they must play better throughout the entire game. In consecutive games against terrible defenses, the Lions scored a grand total of three points. Did they take their opponents too lightly? Yes. When a team like Detroit is trying to become a consistent winner, they can't afford to take any team lightly. The coaches need to do a better job in preparing the players, which can be done by asking, not telling, the players what they should do in certain formations. The focus has to be there from start to finish, because when you play with fire long enough, you're going to get burned.


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Jim Murphy, Labour's leader in Scotland, will seek re-election to the Westminster parliament, he confirmed today.
Murphy said he will seek to retain his East Renfrewshire seat, rather than run for a place in the Scottish parliament. However, he will be Labour's candidate for first minister in 2016.
Murphy will not look to replicate Alex Salmond's path of serving as both and MSP and MP. Previously, he has said that decision was "not something I'm attracted to".
Labour is facing a tough time in Scotland, with the latest poll putting the party 28 points behind the the SNP. On a uniform national swing, this would leave Labour with a paltry four seats in Scotland compared to its current 41. If the Lib Dems lose several seats too, the SNP could scoop 55 seats to become the third largest party in Westminster.
Murphy succeeded Johann Lamont and was charged with reviving Labour's fortunes north of the border. Since the failure of the Scottish independence referendum, far from suffering declining support, the SNP has surged to become Britain's third-largest party.
Murphy was elected to Westminster in 1997 and went on to serve in several ministerial posts, including secretary of state for Scotland.


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Deep Sea Divers Den: 4 day (2d/1n Liveaboard) PADI Open Water Course (OW4D1NE)
English Openwater dive course starts daily.
Korean Openwater dive course starts on a Friday.
Japanese Openwater dive course starts on a Tuesday and Saturday.
The 4 day Liveaboard option is designed for the traveller who is short of time and wants to learn to dive in 4 days and get the opportunity to spend the night on the reef.
On completion of your 4 certification dives you will get the opportunity to do one 'fun dive' (time permitting). If you wish to do more dives immediately after your course and experience the thrill of a night dive, choose the 5 day option.
Deep Sea Divers Den's friendly, personalized service, combined with the warm tropical waters of the Great Barrier Reef, are the perfect combination for one of the very best PADI 4 day Open Water courses available
Prerequisites: Pass a medical and swim test
What's included:
- Cairns city transfers
- All quality diving and snorkelling equipment, including wetsuits and dive computer
- 2 Cell torch hire for night dive
- All meals whilst at sea
- PADI Student pack (includes manual and dive tables)
- 2 days pool and theory
- All training dives on the Outer Great Barrier Reef
- Air fills
What's not included: Reef and Port Authority charge $20 (includes $3.50 EMC, $16.50 fuel levy, Port & Administration Charges and GST) per day at sea, medical, passport photos
What to bring: Swim suit and towel every day. Money for lunch days 1 & 2. Money for soft drinks, snacks etc. days 3 & 4, hat, sunscreen, sunglasses.
Deep Sea Divers Den has been conducting PADI courses for over 30 years, and has established itself as Cairns premier dive school. They have cairns only fully covered purpose built dive pool that is heated to 32 degrees all year round as well as 6 modern airconditioned classrooms with state of the art teaching facilities.
9.00am pick-up from your city accommodation
Classroom theory
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Lunch (not included)
Dive equipment selection
Pool training
5.00pm return (approximately)
9.00am pickup from your city accommodation
Pool training
Lunch (not included)
Classroom theory
5.00pm return (Approximately)
* Please note on days one and two - meals, accommodation and Medical are not inclusive. You will also at some point in the first 2 days be required to swim 200m and tread water for 10 minutes.
8.00am pickup from your city accommodation.
Transfer out to the reef aboard our day trip vessel and do your first 2 training dives.
Lunch (included)
At 2:30pm, transfer to our Liveaboard vessel where you will spend the night.
Lunch, dinner and accommodation included
2 more training dives
Lunch (included)
Certification as Open Water diver
Fun Dive (time permitting).
Last dive completed by 2.00pm.
5.00pm return to your accommodation.
9.00am City pick up Day 1 and 2
8.00am City pick up Day 3
Returns: 5.00pm, Days 1,2 and 4
Duration: 4 days
- Northern Beaches bus transfers $20
- Passport photos
- Bar purchase
- 4 Cell torch hire
- Medical (AS4005.1)
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Little Bug
Genre: Action - Adventure - Platformer
Works on: Windows (7, 8, 10) / MacOS 10.8.5 / Linux Ubuntu 16.04
Languages: Audio and text: English
Modes: Single-player - Controller support - Cloud Saves - Overlay
Released: September 25, 2018
Size: 243 MB
Company: Buddy System / Fig Publishing Inc.
Installer version: gog-2_(24104)
Store page: https://www.gog.com/game/little_bug
Get Nyah Home: Nyah is walking home from school when she's suddenly cast into an uncanny world where dangerous spirits linger restlessly in bottomless canyons, icy caves, and moonlit deserts. Play as Nyah and her spirit light in tandem as you immerse yourself in this foreboding, atmospheric landscape. Will Nyah use her new found light to find her way home or will she lose her way amongst the many dangers that roam in the moonlight?
Simple Controls, Complex Gameplay: Nyah can walk on the ground and collect treasures while her light can fly in any direction - you control them both at the same time. Forming a telekinetic beam between them, you'll create a powerful connection that can swing Nyah to new heights, destroy barriers, thwart spirits and light the way to secret locations. Your coordination with these two characters is key, as disembodied spirits can appear without warning and hurt Nyah or her light. You'll learn their unique play style intuitively and quickly as fresh challenges emerge to test you in the wilderness.
Discover Dozens of Unique Items: Collect dozens of unique treasures in Nyah's lunchbox that reveal memories from Nyah's past and rearrange them however you like. Decide which items to keep with you on your journey and which to offer to the mysterious spirit cat Roadkill, who can unlock secret challenge levels with special items.
About Nyah: Nyah is a curious 8-year-old who loves exploring nature and studying life science. She shares treasures from her explorations with her teacher, Ms. Bisbee. Nyah lives with her single mom and baby sister, Isa, but Mom seems tired and different from how she used to be. Sometimes Nyah stays with her grandma who feeds Nyah's imagination with her quirky wisdom, but maybe grandma's stories have more truth than Nyah ever could have believed.
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Early Settler's extensive range of cabinetry handles, pulls and knobs come in variety of designs and finishes to ensure that you can set the right tone with your door fixtures.
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Wednesday, October 24, 2007
GMail security (or lack thereof)
I have a GMail account. I don't use it. I don't like Google's policies about keeping/filtering email. But I have a GMail account. Maybe one day I'll use it. They sort of force you to have one to do a lot of things, such as blogging on Blogger, which this blog is. Sigh.
Anyway, today I logged in to my GMail account, out of curiosity to see if I had any mail. I have a WHOLE LOT of spam, which is what prompts this blog post. 738 messages, as you can see in the screen shot to the left.
I have not given out my GMail account to anyone. I never send mail from that account. I use it only to log into Blogger, to save maps in Google maps, etc. So really the only entity that has my GMail address is Google. Evidently, they have been hacked/compromised or else they're selling my email address to the spammers directly. How else would this email address wind up on spam lists?! I tried searching for it (my address, and no, I'm not posting it here for spambots to harvest). There is no way I can think of for a spambot to have gotten this email address except through Google itself.
Kind of scary. Now I'm really not going to use my GMail account.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the school dress code?
Please check the North Perth Primary School Uniform Policy here.
Even sizes are available only. If you are unsure of your child's size please check school calender for Uniform shop Opening dates.
Ensemble shirts - how do they fit?
The fit is the same as what the child wears for their school day polo.
Larger sizes - are they readily available?
Are available on request, we have limited stock of size 16. Please email us via firstname.lastname@example.com
Hats - how can I get one sooner?
If you need a hat urgently, you can purchase both types of hats at the canteen on canteen opening days.
Do I have to use the online shop?
No you don't. You can still come into the uniform shop and purchase items on uniform shop opening days. See school calender. You can print off a form from the NPPS Uniform shop website or pick one up from the school office and place it in the p&c box in the hall for processing, with the envelope labelled 'Uniform Shop'.
How do I pay for my order?
If you proceed with with your order online you can pay through your PayPal account or with your Credit Card. You can use your debit and credit cards on uniform shop open days and we also accept cash and cheques. Cheques made payable to North Perth School Uniform Account
Do I have to order every item in the Kindy Pack?
No, the Kindy pack is a suggestion of various items suitable for your child starting school.
Suggestions for Kindy children starting at North Perth PS?
For boys we recommend
- Shorts
- Polo T-shirt or Surf Shirt
- Hat wide brim
- Zip Jacket
- Trackpants
- Library Bag
For girls we recommend
- Dress
- Skort or Skirt (with built-in bike shorts)
- Polo T-Shirt or Surf shirt
- Hat Wide Brim
- Zip Jacket
- Library Bag
We're a new family at NPPS, how can we see the uniform to know what to order?
New families to the school may make an appointment with Melissa Horne 0411308930 and/or Nicole Campbell-Watts 0409889136 to view and purchase uniforms outside of shop opening times.
What is a Reusable Canteen Lunch Order bag?
Lunch Order bag is designed to replace paper lunch bags when ordering from the canteen, which reduces paper waste, and holds more food than paper bags. It has a hygienic zipper pocket to separate money from contact with food also. Size of Lunch Wallet is approximately: 23cm (H) x 18cm (W) x 10cm (D). You can purchase these from the canteen on canteen opening days, which are Monday, Thursday and Friday mornings.
What happens if what I have ordered isn't in stock?
It is unusual to run out of stock, however on the rare occasion this happens, we will deliver items on your order we do have and place remaining order on back order. We will notify you of this and keep you updated on delivery.
What if an item is the wrong size?
We are happy to exchange or refund items if the tags are still on and the product has not been worn. Please contact email@example.com to arrange an exchange. See our Returns Policy below.
When will my order be processed?
Orders are processed once a week and you will receive a confirmation email that your order has been delivered to your child's classroom. It is important to record your nominated child's name and classroom number in the notes section.
Can I still donate my secondhand clothes?
Yes of course you can, please leave them with the volunteers on uniform shop open days, or with our very friendly front office staff, and they will make their way to the shop for onselling.
Terms and Conditions
Out of stock
Shelf stock – Subject to stock availability at time of order, out of stock status will beplaced on back order and dispatched as soon as stock is refurbished. The customer will be notified if an item is on back order. The uniform shop will process payment for the complete order at the time it is received.
If an item does not fit, we are happy to exchange the product or refund the item amount.
Please keep all tags intact and do not wear the item. Please email firstname.lastname@example.com to arrange asuitable time for exchanges/refunds.
We accept payment by Visa and Mastercard. You can choose to complete purchase with a Paypal account, but it's not necessary for paying by card.
All orders are processed weekly and will be delivered directly to your nominated child's classroom.
Lost Orders
Orders are processed weekly. If you have not received your order within 7 days of placing your order then please do not hesitate to contact the uniform co-ordinators via firstname.lastname@example.com.


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What Beauty?
Trying to navigate the maze of political correctness is an ever-changing ropes course with serious social consequences. Who is the most offended party of the day? If you do not conform, horrible, scathing name-calling will ensue. Jobs are at stake. Lives can be ruined.
Political correctness has been compared to Hitler's Brownshirt brigade of youths torturing anyone who disagrees with the Nazi party. Some say Donald Trump's victories are rebellion against this tendency toward lockstep unity at all costs. To others it is anti-individuality, 1984 come to life, totalitarianism on the rise. At the very least it is the childishness of schoolchildren fully grown.
So, where's the beauty in that?
Something's Wrong
At its core is the realization that something is wrong. Something is deeply, disgustingly wrong with the world and some of the people in it. Something is broken.
It is the determination that this situation is intolerable. It is the recognition that something needs to be done. It is an attempt to change things, however badly implemented.
It is nothing less than C. S. Lewis' argument for God.
Proof of God? Come On!
After years of dedicated atheism, this realization turned Lewis toward theism and eventually Christianity. He wrote about it in Mere Christianity. The beginning of it is this:
- There is a way we should behave.
- We don't.
The question is, why should we ever think such a thing? Why do societies the world over, throughout history, agree on the basics of right versus wrong? Why should anything be wrong? Is there a moral law built into us? If so, where does it come from?
From this simple beginning so many questions follow. Lewis' arguments are deep and rigorous and far beyond the scope of a blog, but they all spring from this initial problem. Theologians have another word for this realization.
The Recognition Of Sin
for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. Romans 3:23
Political correctness does a great job of recognizing the sins of others. That's the point. "Look over there. Those people are sinners." It can't really be argued with because it will always be true.
The problem is that it is designed to excuse our own personal sins. It places them in the context of the other guy's evil. All you have to do is magnify their sin and yours pale by comparison. At least in your mind.
It is distracting. It allows you to hide your sin in a crowd by pointing out the sins of others but it doesn't really deal with sin. It deals with blame. Your sin doesn't go anywhere. You see it in the mirror and when you close your eyes late at night. You are shocked when it appears naked, blatant, with no crowd to hide in.
All of that blaming and comparing is corrupting. You know they aren't really worse than you. You tell yourself that sin doesn't exist and get lost in it. The spiral begins.
Law Without Grace
You are at the mercy of the law. Moral law rings in your heart and the law of the jungle lurks around you, waiting for you to slip so they can pounce. You start longing for safe zones where other ideas can't exist. You stay with the crowd because there is no other relief in sight. You are stuck.
Or maybe not . . .
The question you have to ask yourself is, why do I feel something is sin to begin with? Is it just so an angry God has an excuse to eliminate me? That sounds pointless. Why did He create me in the first place if He only intended to wreck me?
When I look at the beauty and complexity and magnificence of the world around me such a twisted idea seems out of place. Except maybe inside my twisted head. Maybe there's more to it.
In the Bible, God is described as being both holy and love. They seem, in our minds, to be opposites. Holiness is what we aren't. It is judgement to us. Punishment. Until you think about it a little.
Holiness also includes justice. And injustice burns in our souls. It angers us like nothing else when someone we love is unjustly accused, condemned, punished or slandered. We see the good parts in them, the love, the potential for good in the world, and we do not believe they deserve it.
This is how God feels when someone sins against us. Only it's worse because we are all His children. Imagine having one of your children hurt another of your children, or even kill them. It's too hard to seriously consider for long. You would love both of them. But if you forgive the one you are abandoning the other, whom you also love beyond words.
Love Without Sin
God wants us to live together without hurting each other – love without sin. That's what holiness really is. And that is very, very good. Just imagine it across the world.
But sin happens.
God is love and love is not captivity. He can't truly love us as He does without giving us a choice. He wants us to return His love by choice and not by decree because that wouldn't really be love at all. And we choose wrong.
Greater love has no man than this, that he lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13
Gods holiness comes from His love. He cannot abide sin that injures His children. Injustice cannot go unpunished. So, God chose the most amazing solution of all. He chose to take the punishment for us by Jesus' sacrifice. God laid down His life for us.
The slate is wiped clean. The debt is paid in the most unfathomable way. The word grace is inadequate, as is all language combined, to contain such love.
The goal remains the same: love without sin. But sin is not ignored or hidden. Blame is not shifted and lies not told. No one else has to be hurt or demonized. The price is paid. The slave is freed.
But it all begins with the recognition of sin.
The Beauty Of Christianity
Jesus dealt with sin. God's gift of forgiveness is an option. We keep our free will. Why would we not choose such a magnificent gift of love?
In a word: pride.
If we say we have no sin then we believe there is nothing to forgive, no need for a sacrifice. But we know that is wrong. Just look at political correctness that points out the flaws in everyone – everyone else. So, here's the question. If they are all so sinful, then why aren't you? Take a very close look. It's a matter of life or not.
Grace or pride. Your choice. But keep this in mind. Jesus' closest friend and beloved disciple said this:
This is the message we have heard from him and declare to you:God is light; in him there is no darkness at all. If we claim to have fellowship with him and yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not live out the truth. But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all sin.
If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. If we claim we have not sinned, we make him out to be a liar and his word is not in us.
My dear children, I write this to you so that you will not sin. But if anybody does sin, we have an advocate with the Father—Jesus Christ, the Righteous One. He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world. 1 John 1:5 – 2:2
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