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A pattern for and videos illustrating the Diagonal Basket Weave Washcloth
Ooooh, the knit-geek in me is flat-out swooning over my new favorite stitch pattern, so much so that I immediately used the stitch to knit this diagonal basket weave washcloth and I am all ready to knit a blanket out of the same stitch…like now! Isn't it lovely…the pattern really mimics a woven cloth.
The mechanics of the diagonal basketweave stitch is truly like weaving as you skip stitches and work the front and backs of stitches.
And while it looks complicated, it really is an easy stitch to master and actually quite fun to work. I've prepared a couple of videos that may help you visual learners make your own diagonal basket weave washcloth.
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(I have listed other great yarns for knitting dish cloths and wash cloths towards the end of this post)
If you want to resize your washcloth, I have explained that process on this post: How to Resize a Blanket, Washcloth or Towel.
N&N Hint: Try to keep your tension a little loose while working this stitch because your material will get a little tight.
Holy Cow! That's 4 videos in one post for one washcloth! But I want to make sure that you make this washcloth and so now you have no excuse not to! I hope this gets added to your knitting to-do list because I know you'll really enjoy working the pattern.
Stick to cotton or cotton blends for your dishcloths. If you go the blend route, make sure it is primarily cotton (70/30 or 80/20) as the cotton is what makes the yarn absorbent.
For the most absorbent dishcloth, you want an unmercerized cotton as the mercerization process reduces the absorbency of the fibers. Unmercerized cotton is nubbier and has a more 'natural' look to it.
However, mercerized cotton dishcloths will have a nicer sheen, come in a wider range of rich colors, will most likely last longer and won't get as 'soaking wet' as a result of the mercerization process. So, it's a 'personal choice'…not sure that there is a right or wrong.
It seems the standard dishcloth, washcloth or facecloth size is about 10 inches by 10 inches (25 cm by 25 cm). That being said, make the size you want!
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These really knit up pretty quickly. If you get started, you could make quite a gift stash for the holidays!
If you like this Diagonal Basketweave Washcloth Pattern, then pop over here to see more knit & crochet patterns, which does include a few more Wash Cloth patterns.
Here's a round-up of some great items to accompany your hand knit diagonal basketweave washcloth if you're looking to gift them.
This little assortment would be a fun girly gift paired with one of your washcloths!
And for a more subdued, spa-like gift basket, love this copper-themed grouping:
Or this more natural-themed grouping:
However you decide to 'gift' your washcloths, I know the recipient will be thrilled. Pin the following image so that you can refer back to this page for all the patterns for your future washcloth knitting projects!
Isn't this the loveliest washcloth you've ever seen? Perfect for gifting or spa-ifying your bathroom.
Or, pop over here for all my knit & crochet patterns in one place.
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Chinese Wave Pattern Washcloth
Thank you for the pattern…anxious to try it. However, the Daisy Stitch Washcloth and Chinese Weave Pattern I think are the same pattern.
I love this pattern, Lynn and the other one, as well. Winter are my knitting months, so I'll print out instructions for cold winter nights. BTY, my beach friend, Vicki, plans to move to Durham in September! You never know what's around the corner in life…Happy 4th of July weekend!
Lynn – I love the simplicity of all your knitting projects. This was cloth has a beautiful timeless pattern. What a beautiful piece for any bathroom!
????so pretty ?I love making by hear little cloths in the Summer in dear a umbrella in my backyard with some water under my umbrella ?fun gifts with a pretty bar of soap?so pretty ?fun Hugs to all xox ?
Thank you so much for the new stitch!! I am always looking for new ones to try. I make a washcloth first and if I like it then I make a blanket. I really appreciate the videos. Sometimes I just need to see it. This was the first email I received from you, as I am new, and already I am thrilled I signed up. Thanks again!!
Thank goodness for Geeks!! Where would we be without you and Bill Gates? Your designs are just breathless. I'm NOT a fan of dish or washcloths; but you can bet your last penny that I WILL be making these. You've inspired us again. Thank you.
Lynn, I had saved some of your dishcloth/washcloth patterns previously. My computer died and, you would think that a software engineer would back up her data at home. Of course, I wasn't going to lose MY data. So, while watching TV, I often surf the net and as I find things which still interest me, I am again collecting patterns of interest. I like to knit dishcloths, chemo caps, and preemie caps. My daughter is very picky and she does ask me from time to time if I have some knit dishcloths. They make great presents for her. I do make some "fun" ones for her two because she has two sons, 5 and 10. So, I either send some or take them when I go to Albuquerque. I am a breast cancer survivor and had hair to my waist when I diagnosed. I cut it before I ever started treatment and donated so children could have a wig. I have donated 3 times since and thought I was done and now I'm trying to grow it out at least one more time. The places will take gray hair and sell it to raise $ to help with the costs. My daughter's sons were each preemies. So, that is another cause near and dear to me. I think to quilt and haven't even pieced since my second husband died 3 years ago. My son and his 3 year old daughter live with me, so dishcloths are also a perfect outlet for my little bit of creativity since I can "drop" a project fairly quickly to tend to her. Thanks for sharing your adorable patterns with the knitting world. I'm going to be knitting for some friends for Christmas in the next couple of weeks. I usually have started long before this. This year has just been different – in a great way. I really like the picot edging on the feminine dishcloths. I may make my granddaughter some cloths for her bath. She is a little diva. Thank you, thank you, thank you. Susan


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Looks like Michael scratched up my car! lol
After some stalking, I learned a lot about Michael...
He lives in a $1.46 million dollar home near the water....
He's was a senior attorney for the top law firm in Seattle..
the Vice President of another company...but now retired.
He is also a Harvard law grad...and Yale grad.
Talk about successful!
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He probably parked at our building to go to the Federal Court House since it's right next door.
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She's an old girl now tho.. 1999 Lexus ES 300
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I get her detailed...
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Maybe Minh & I will gain a new friend out of this lol
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The Porsche is delayed until I have a home with my own car garage (hopefully in California!).
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Sean Hogan wrote: > It's only huge if it noticeably affects the UX. Yes. > This example arguably proves that it does not: 1024 DOMNodeInserted events and it's only just on the threshold of user awareness - 100ms. Again, for a very shallow DOM. > And this test doesn't even include the time for rendering - I've done some primitive testing and for a smaller number of inserted nodes (say 100) the rendering takes longer than the event dispatch. This will strongly depend on the DOM, the exact sequence of calls used to construct it, etc. For myself, the performance problems I've seen that Jonas' proposal is trying to address are more common with attribute modification than node insertion/removal... > Agreed. I guess by current spec I mean using DOM Events as opposed to some new handling scheme. But couldn't we just change the spec so that Mutation Events are asynchronous? Is anyone relying on them being synchronous? I believe so, yes. > In fact, my testing indicates there is no time difference between "DOMNodeInserted listener not on parent chain" and no DOMNodeInserted listener. Do you have examples that demonstrate otherwise? You'd need a pretty deep DOM and a bunch of modifications that are very cheap in and of themselves (this test, which does a whole bunch of work for the one modification it makes, is not a good example). But even then, the overhead is pretty low for this case. We try hard to make it so. ;) -BorisReceived on Sunday, 7 June 2009 13:25:00 UTC
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But a perfectionist like Kojima is not going to turn loose his baby without every single detail in place.
This is Freakin beautiful! This MGS fully loaded! Awesome Great! can't wait! :D
Im not sure about this game but i deffintly give it a go hopefully they realese the demo on psn so i can play it.
I hope you aren't disappointed. It's one of those games that needs to be experienced.
can't wait till it comes out. I found it funny that the person playing looked away from the civilian being shot.
I wonder what happen at the end with the big warning signs. It must of been a part of the show.
Yeah lol the guy was really into it. He even screamed a little and held his breath when he was shooting. And he was almost whispering when ennemies were close.
I'm really starting to see the weak holes in this game. all cgi video w/weak game play, like prev. typical MG games, I had higher hopes for this one but it may not deliver it seems.
It's all one dull gray color too.
Exactly where is the CGI??
All the videos we have seen so far use the game's engine with in game assets.
Dude really if you don't know what you are talking about u really should be a little bit more humble.
"It's all one dull gray color too"
Clearly you have not seen the tech demo videos of Snakes Cammo reflecting the sun at diff times of the day,
here let me help.
Another thing you guys should understand is Art direction, Kojima has a clear path he wants the series to follow and the visuals are a huge part of that.
And as for other people trying to Troll MGS4 and Killzone 2, well thats just plain laughable.
And there's always way to many of them in this game and there was basically no action at all, also, the game is like playing in B&W w/no color at all, It's not looking as promised w/some almost 3 1/2 plus years of development time.
I know it's only one small map that there using but wouldn't ya think it would of been better than this? No excuses at this point in the games development, this really is weak.
The movements are a bit stiff too, they need to flow more and I hope they do soon.
This wasn't about bashing the game, I want to game to ROCK and it can but for now it seems to need alot of polishing, alot. It's definately not ready for a Winter 07 release.
I fail to see the CGI... in all MGS games...
"like prev. typical MG games"
Previous mgs's have been great, if you dont like them you wont like this. Or do you even like combat/sneaking games at all?
Still mgs4 has a lot more gameplay mechanics than other mgs games and in my opinion its looking like a great sequel.
"It's all one dull gray color too."
Hahaha, well none was complaining about Gears of war looking all gray. Good game but still its sooooo gray!
They are so used to the CG trailers of their beloved Halo 3. Kojima has never used CGI in cutscenes or ads. Even the very first MGS4 teaser "No place to hide" was done using PS2 engine since he didn't have the PS3 specs back then. Xbots, please take your head out of your a$$ before talking.
Oh and to the rebel 8.6, are you really that much of a dumb asss? PS2?
It was done on a PC you friggin idiot. You have that not so rare sony fan disease "sh1t for brains".
yet another shining example of ignorant Xbot, living in his own colorful world. Go back and watch the very first trailer of MGS4 you moron. Here, I'll give you the link ...
It was shown at E3 2005. "It was done on PC" lol, where do you bots even come up with that sh1t.
That wasn't MGS4 video you fool. That was some stupid directors chair promo/joke from Hideo, that's all you moron.
Grow the hell and shut the hell up.
Go back to you ps2, m'kay.
LOL, you guys are looking for ANY reason to hate now. This is easily the BEST looking video game so far this gen, period. You may not like MGS gameplay, that's a matter of opinion... but for most, this is shaping up to be the best game of its type so far this gen. Awesome cutscenes and the greatest espionage gameplay to ever be placed in a game... no other action game comes close!
And @ daytona... just be a man about. Gears is no longer the best looking game visually, period. The middle east doesn't look like a freakin Mario colored game! MGS4 looks realistic, Gears looked like an arcade game... there's a big difference & realistic looks better.
it seems to me that the enemy ain't that smart. I hope the AI gets improved. Game looks great tho.
And the enemies walk very strange as well. Graphics look great, but I think the camera needs some work. It did'nt work too great in MGS3 either.
XGAMER: This is ONE map not the hole game, they clearly said that it WILL host more places ( if you see the video for an example that you clearly haven't) you will see and ice "Map" to.
But you go and play your Halo 3 that looks like a girl on 11 years old made it. Pink weapons? Pink tanks ,, wtf?
And 9.
The enemy AI is not smart because the ones ho is demonstrating it should make it and don't die so fast.
i bet they play on easy or something.
You say its all a dull colour what do you expect its a battlefield with loads of explosions etc this ain't like halo where everything's a rainbow, its the real deal
Indeed, it takes a lot of skill to make a game that looks great without using bright colours, and this is one of the few games that really make it happen.
wow, im sorry but i dont know how anybody can badmouth this game.
This game is brilliantly stealth. The demo featuring the tech robots sold me on this one. That was the smartest artificial intelligence I have seen in a long time. 12 minutes cannot judge a stealth game. MGS bosses are crazy, the story is deep, and now the use of tech is oustanding! If I judged Mass Effect by the demos I would say it was a yawn fest. But I am going to see the full game before I draw conclusions.
i don't think you can compare MGS and Mass Effect because they are a different type of game imo.
He is saying you can't judge a complex game(like MGS and MassEffect)based on a short demo. It's like saying you can base how a car drive just by looking at the engine.
I agree with both of you, and couldn't have said it better myself.
release of a demo would sell consoles.
Xbox 360 and Wii consoles, b/c it's so pathetic.
Another false promise for a ps3 game.
Did you ever play any MGS games? False promise? I never saw a false promise made with MGS4. MGS has a huge following and not because it is a crappy game.
Do you consider Halo3 a false promise too? That is another game with a huge following. hmmmm?
Just an ignorant statement.
where it says old snake at the top, does that mean therell be young snake as a playable character?
and also if u say the environments are dull then your an idiot, as its set in more than one place.... remember? NEVER doubt kojima
I can not wait for this game. This is how you update a franchise to next gen. (Halo 3 i'm looking at you)
Have any of you "dissers" ever been to the middle east. It's not a vibrant and colorful place like a jungle. It looks like the desert. And in desert combat, what are solders suppose to wear?.... Red? That's a good way to get shot.
Ever heard of the Revolutionary War? One of the big downsides of the British Army, who by the way were trained better, was that they wore red. While the Americans wore greys and dull blues. End result, well you all know history.
Xbots aren't going to like this game..no matter what!!!!!.....well...unless there's an option where they can choose to wear a bright pink suit........yeah.....like in.....halo......I think.....is that right??.....you can wear pink in halo...hehe
Yea, I do agree, that the colors are "dull," but that's the way it was made to look, based on the location, so the "dull colors" works with the location there at. I don't see why people hate on the graphics and colors of Halo, either. It was made not to be super-realistic. Aye, if they wanted to make it realistic then there wouldn't be aliens, right? Yea, they could have still made it with realistic graphics but that's not how they wanted to make it. Does R&C look like a rainbow? It's bright in colors as well.
Just as the 360 has a bright, colorful, rainbowish looking game, like Halo, the PS3 has R&C.
Just as the PS3 has a dark, gritty, dull looking game like Killzone 2, the 360 has Gears of War.
Loading Screens, ahhhhhhh, that's soooooo last-gen.=) JK, but that's the only problem I didn't like during the demo. Well, also, that the player looked away when that dude was getting shot.=[
@RonDeMuerte - What's wrong with pink? =[
hehe I'm just saying that there are gamers out there that won't touch or try a game unless there is an abundance of....pink........and criticizing a game negatively just because it doesn't have your favorite color is just wrong...
And I think you've undressed the problem... you're now comparing R&C with Halo :-(. Not really "cool" for a fps. Anyway, the gfx of Halo really aren't all that impressive period... thank goodness it has the mediocre gameplay to save it!
He was comparing color schemes the games use, not the games themselves.
ahhh okay.. =]
@DarkArcani - At least, someone got what I was talkin bout. Thank you. lol
and run over those pesky baddies.
Damn, I wish you could steal vehicles. I'm too much a Merc/Halo fan.
Game's looking good.
the game looks good,but it DOES NOT look graphically as amazing as gears,it does look more real,but it has dull bland textures and uses a lot of blur to look real..its not as technically impresive as gears or unreal or bioshock.....i was never a huge metal gear fan,i found the series,voice acting and level desings a tad cheesy to say the least..i was always more into splinter cell..but hey ill give metal gear a try when it hits the 360...it well,i guarentee it..


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Wednesday, 5 November 2014
What's Up Wednesday & IWSG
What I'm reading
I read The Palace Job, a really fun high fantasy adventure about a mismatched group who plan a heist on the capital of their republic. There's a ton of action and humour and some great characters!
I also read Dissonance by Erica O'Rourke, a great sci-fi with awesome worldbuilding around the idea of parallel/alternative universes (this may be a current obsession of mine!).
I also read Talon by Julie Kagawa. I was really looking forward to this one, but I didn't enjoy it as much as her other series - I found it a bit slow-paced and cliche in places. But the dragon mythology was pretty awesome.
What I'm writing
Shiny Book 3! I'm NaNo-ing. Slowly. Well, it feels like that, probably because it's winter. I've mentioned before that I suffer from SAD, which basically means I spend summer running around like a hyperactive squirrel and writing drafts in 24 days... and then winter flopping about on the floor wondering why the words won't write themselves. Le sigh. But I WILL beat this! *switches on light box*
I also finished the first draft of the prequel novella I've been working on since August (don't ask how I wrote a novel draft in 24 days, but took four times as long for a short novella, because I've no idea. :P). And did some revisions on the second book. I need to do at least one full-on edit before I send Shiny Book 2 out to betas, but I'm still crawling through Darkworld Book 3. One more read-through before I return it to my editor for round-two edits!
What works for me
I kind of hesitated on sharing this because it's not a popular opinion, but I find that reading books in the same genre as I'm writing is one of the best ways to get inspired. A lot of writers warn against reading similar books to your work-in-progress, but I find that when I'm in the mood to read a certain genre or sub-genre, I'm more inspired to write it, too! For instance, right now I'm all about the high fantasy/sci-fi and alternative universe stories. The book I'm writing takes place mostly in another world, so I'm trying to work out how to get the balance of worldbuilding/action right.
What else I've been up to
Sorting out exciting things for my upcoming release! Sign-ups are still open for Walking Shadow (Darkworld #2) - I'm organising a cover reveal, book blitz and blog tour (because I apparently don't have enough to do already. :P)! If you'd like to help out, you can sign up here!
It's also time for IWSG! The Insecure Writer's Support Group is the creation of Ninja Captain Alex, and is a great way for writers to share their worries, support and encouragement.
As I have two book releases coming up in the next two months (my Darkworld novella and Walking Shadow), I've definitely been feeling the pressure a bit. I'm doing all the blog tour organisation myself this time, and I think one thing that always comes with being published (whether you're traditionally published, self-published or with a small press) is that feeling of responsibility. These days, writing is only part of an author's job, and it can sometimes feel like the book's success depends on doing ALL THE THINGS - it certainly felt that way to me when I was first published! But there's only so much one person can do, marketing-wise.
This time last year, when Darkness Watching first came out, I almost reached meltdown level. I was organising book blitzes and tours, emailing reviewers, running contests, on social media... and, well, I can't say the results matched the number of hours put in (to say nothing of the money spent on organised blog events, tours and advertising!). The comparison game can be deadly at this stage (I can't count the number of times I saw other writers complaining on social media about "low" sales which were twenty times higher than mine... seriously, who does that?!). So this year, I made the decision this year to focus on the WRITING first. No checking sales numbers, no obsessing over marketing - in fact, earlier this year, I decided to opt out of spending any money on marketing at all for the foreseeable future. As for the rest, well, I'm going to keep writing. Keep creating new stories. I'm a writer, not a marketer, and my number-one aim is to write stories readers will love, and given the plans I'm making for the next year - watch this space! - this is more true than ever.
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I get what you are saying works for you! I sometimes feel the same way. I read a really great book in one theme and I want to write my own story with a similar theme. Thank you for sharing!ReplyDelete
Good luck with your upcoming release! and Happy NaNo!!!!ReplyDelete
That's a good plan. Expensive advertising rarely pays for books.ReplyDelete
A hyperactive squirrel like Hammy the squirrel from Over the Hedge? I can relate.
Good for you! It sounds like you've got a plan in place for everything. You can - and will - do it! :)ReplyDelete
Madeline @ The Shellshank Redemption
I am currently reading Dissonance; it's very cool but the world is so intricate, there is TON of worldbuilding on every page. I'm kind of in awe of the whole concept. I'm only about 50 pages in.ReplyDelete
I'm with you 100% on reading books in the genre you're writing. For me, that's just another way to find inspiration. I also think it's smart because it ensures you aren't inadvertently writing something that is too similar to another book already on the market. I think agents actually suggest that writers do this so they're really familiar with the genre they're writing.ReplyDelete
Good luck with your NaNo-ing! :D
Good luck with NaNo, we're all cheering for you. :DReplyDelete
Winter used to really get to me too. It's just too damn long. First snow = gorgeous, 1 millionth snow = not so much *sends you tons of sunshine from Florida*ReplyDelete
And I like reading books in the same genre I'm writing. I guess no one ever told me I shouldn't. But I find it helpful and inspiring.
Good luck with your upcoming release! Hope you have a great week!
Wow, busy busy. Reading and writing are difficult for me to do at the same time. Good luck with NaNo and your releases.ReplyDelete
Reading books in the same genre as what I write helps me, too. I find nothing wrong with it. :) Good luck with your two upcoming releases!ReplyDelete
I fully support reading in the genre you write. That way you know that your story is original, and you know what your readings (fans of that genre) will expect. So read on, and write on. Have a great week!ReplyDelete
It sounds like you are busy but in a positive way. Good for you for deciding to not stress on the sales figures too much. Best of luck.ReplyDelete
I think reading in the genre is a smart idea. It has really helped me to find what works and doesn't. Good luck with the release of book number 2 and hang in there and don't let insecurity keep down!ReplyDelete
Good luck with NaNo! When it comes to reading and writing simultaneously, whatever works for you. I've never really had an opinion either way. I just read (and write) whatever I'm feeling at the time.ReplyDelete
- Anonymous5 November 2014 at 22:16
I'm so glad you said TALON didn't live up to expectations - after her IRON trilogy, I had such high hopes, but I read the first 3 chapters of TALON and got a little ... bored? Impatient for it to get going?ReplyDelete
I hear you on reading books in your current genre - sometimes it's just the images and setting emersion that can reinspire you, I think. Plus, sometimes you get a feel for what *not* to do, haha ;-) Have a wonderful week!
-- Caitie
My publisher invests in marketing, but outside of a few book giveaways, I've not done anything that costs money.ReplyDelete
Two upcoming releases? You are going to be busy!
The Palace Job sounds like a great read. :) Good luck with your WIP!ReplyDelete
- Anonymous6 November 2014 at 03:10
I totally understand reading a novel in the same genre you are trying to write - especially when working on world building. I think it helps to see examples of world building where you think the author got it right (and, also, when they got it wrong!). Good luck with your revisions!ReplyDelete
The Palace Job sounds so fun! Best of luck with NaNo and your release :) I think you're wise to focus on the writing - it is one thing you can control and it is definitely the most important. Have a great week!ReplyDelete
Good luck with your NaNo and book launch! I can't believe you wrote a whole draft in 24 days! That's crazy, but as they say, each project is different, right? :)ReplyDelete
I'm generally with you on the reading in your genre thing. I definitely get more inspired reading whatever I'm writing. I guess you just have to be wary you don't lose your own voice when you're immersed in a lot of other people's worlds.
Have a great week!


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Baseball Defeats UMBC 7-2
Score: UAlbany 7, UMBC 2
Location: Varsity Field in Albany, N.Y.
Records: UAlbany (14-16, 6-6 AE); UMBC (16-16, 3-9 AE)
Short Story: UAlbany clinches its second-straight America East series victory with a 7-2 win over visiting UMBC in Sunday's series finale to move to .500 in-conference.
Coach Mueller: "I thought we played pretty good defense today. We had that one miscue in the middle of the game but on the mound we were very good. It was a big opportunity for Connor Morrisroe getting the start. We wanted him to go a couple of innings and he did that. I thought Connor Takacs was great and John Clayton was tremendous. We didn't have to go deep into our pen after him. We haven't really had leads this year, and when we have, we haven't extended them. We were able to extend today's lead in the middle of the game and we had a lot of different guys contribute today."
Key Stats
- Nick Kondo hit 2-5 with one RBI
- Travis Collins hit 1-4 with a run scored and one RBI
- Kevin Donati hit 3-4 with a triple, one RBI, and two runs scored
- Mark Wangenstein hit 1-3 with a home run and two RBIs
- Kenny Hayden hit 2-3 with a run scored and one RBI
- John Clayton pitched 4.2 relief innings, allowing no runs on three hits with five strikeouts
The University at Albany baseball team won its second-straight America East series on Sunday, taking the final game in a three-game series against UMBC after splitting Saturday's doubleheader. The Great Danes put seven runs on the board today, while limiting UMBC's offense to just two runs and five hits.
UMBC got on the board quickly with one run in the top of the first. UAlbany responded with two runs in the bottom of the inning. With one out, Travis Collins worked a walk after drawing a full count, and scored when Kevin Donati hit a triple to right-center in the next at-bat. Donati proceeded to score when Matt Codispoti hit a single down the left field line to put UAlbany up 2-1. The Great Danes would proceed to load the bases following Codispoti's RBI single, chasing out UMBC starting pitcher Tanner Esposito, but could not take advantage of the opportunity further.
UMBC tied the game at two, crossing the plate once in the top of the second. The Great Danes took the lead for good with two runs in the bottom of the third. Donati worked a leadoff walk and was driven in by Marc Wangenstein two batters later on a two-run home run.
UAlbany added insurance runs in the bottom of the fourth, fifth, and seventh innings. Kenny Hayden led off the fourth with an infield single to the shortstop, and advanced to second on a wild pitch in the next at bat. With one out, Collins hit a single to right, scoring Hayden from second. The Great Danes loaded the bases again with two outs in the fourth but came away with no additional runs.
In the fifth, Dolan Ocasal hit a bunt single and advance to second when Hayden grounded out to the pitcher. Ocasal scored from second when Nick Kondo singled to left field. The seventh inning saw Patrick Lagravinese work a leadoff walk before advancing to third when Brad Malm hit a single down the left field line. After Ocasal struck out, Hayden safely laid down a bunt that allowed Lagravinese to score to put UAlbany up 7-2.
UAlbany reliever John Clayton retired UMBC in order in the top of the ninth to claim victory for the Great Danes. Connor Morrisroe got the start for UAlbany on Sunday and lasted 2.2 innings allowing two runs on two hits with two strikeouts. Connor Takacs pitched the next 1.2 innings in relief, allowing no hits and striking out four. He gave up the ball for Clayton, who pitched the final 4.2 innings, allowing just three hits with five strikeouts.
Next: UAlbany hosts Iona on Tuesday, April 16 at 3:00 p.m.


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by Troy Chapman
(published November 06)
What if the world we live in is a reflection of what we focus our attention on, of what we honor, celebrate, and think about most? Is it really so farfetched an idea? We are a culture obsessed with evil, danger, and materialism and our world is becoming more plagued by these things with each passing day. We tend to believe that we're obsessed with them because they're growing, but what if it's the other way 'round: They're growing because we're obsessed with them, because we keep feeding them our energy?
I was thinking about this and imagining how different the world might be if we fed the things we love rather than the things we fear. I envisioned a culture in which goodness, connectedness, and life are celebrated in meaningful and tangible ways, in which the energy of our lives is expended in living deeply rather than in endless war.
This vision gave birth to the idea of honoring an aspect of connected living each month, by focusing on it, celebrating it, and lifting it up in the world. I'm calling it The Year in Spirit and I see it as a way of reclaiming my spiritual energy and attention from a world that is frantically trying to direct this valuable and powerful resource to sick ends. Attention is spiritual currency and I want to spend mine on things I value, on things that will leave me not poorer, but richer when all is said and done.
I agree with Charles Bowden that we already know more than we'll ever understand. I'm more in need of remembering what I already know on a daily basis than I am of learning anything new. And that's what this amounts to, a way of remembering.
I invite you to join me if you're so inclined. Each month I'll send out a meditation reading, suggested ideas for ways to honor and uplift that month's focus, and commentary on my personal experience with it. Even though we're already into November, we'll start there.


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Oxford, England
We are UPROSA and we are a brand that uses scientific imagery to create visually stunning and completely unique tech accessories.
How did you arrive at naming your company UPROSA?
The name 'UPROSA' was derived from 'sub rosa', a Latin term used by British MI6 to denote secrecy. Unlike the secret services, our mission is to share and showcase, so we created this antonym to represent our values. We also wanted to completely invent a new word so that we could secure a .com domain name and importantly for a brand, a trademark!
What made you decide to translate science into art through tech accessories?
We wanted to find a way to bring beautiful scientific imagery out of academia and into the retail sector. Embedding science into fashion has always been tricky because of the stigma associated with science/scientists not being 'cool'. As a result of a lot of science products are deliberately branded geeky and are very niche, so we wanted to create a product using real scientific images that could appeal to a 14-year-old girl with no interest in science, just as much as it would to a scientist. Tech accessories seemed like a great way to go about that, as firstly it is a product that is used by a large demographic, and secondly, people like to experiment more with designs with accessories. It was also a great product to launch to gain exposure, as people often hold their phones in their hands which means our scientific designs were on show and word of mouth quickly spread!
How are these images taken?
The scientists behind our designs use a variety of techniques to take the images. These are mostly microscopy techniques, such as polarized microscopy, whereby a chemical sample is illuminated with polarized light. Some of our scientists are using state-of-the-art microscopes such as transmission electron microscopes, whereby a beam of electrons is used instead of light to captures images on the nanoscale!
What is the current market for scientific images?
The current market for scientific images is small, as they are mostly used in academia and education. This is where we saw an opportunity for an alternative use for these images for design purposes. We believe visual scientific content has an enormous commercial potential for fashion brands, homeware brands, marketers, pretty much anywhere where graphic prints play a role - in other words, the market is potentially huge!
What are your brand expansion plans?
With the launch of our tech accessories successful, our mission is now to inject more scientific design into the consumer goods market and other industries. So we have created www.uprosaimages.com, an image licensing platform offering a wide range of stunning scientific imagery which has design potential. This new platform is part of our brand expansion plan to become the brand for scientific design. We are also currently working on partnership projects with some big science brands - watch this space!
What is the current best seller?
ur best seller is 'Citrus Ocean', which features a polarized microscopy image of citric acid captured by young scientist Ingrid Parrington.
I'm a scientist and I want to contribute my images to UPROSA, what do I have to do?
Submitting images to us is quick and simple and can all be done online here. Here you will find an online form and a step-by-step guide, we are always on hand at email@example.com to answer any questions!


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Columbus Gamemakers Aren't Playing Around
By Mary Sterenberg - Columbus CEO Magazine
Video game development is serious business, and its champions believe it will be big business in central Ohio.
Video games are big business. In Ohio alone, they're $43 million big. Globally, we're talking $91 billion—more than the music and movie industries combined—and growing rapidly.
It's an industry that extends far beyond entertainment games. It includes creative technology such as mobile experiences, virtual reality, eSports, 3D printing and motion capture, and it has the potential to reach into nearly every other industry.
Cities such as San Francisco, Austin and New York City, with reputations as hubs for the gaming industry, draw top talent, add more jobs and benefit from a booming revenue stream.
For the last six years, Columbus-based Multivarious Games has been developing not only games out of its Franklinton office. It also has been developing relationships and the start of a local ecosystem of related businesses that could make central Ohio a major player in the explosive game development industry.
Its newest initiative aims to raise $10 million toward economic and workforce development to add 20 new businesses and 100 new jobs over the next five years. CEO Chris Volpe says he hopes the effort can turn Columbus into what he calls the Silicon Valley of Gaming.
John Bowditch, who teaches game development and design at Ohio University in Athens, shares Volpe's vision for turning central Ohio into a top center for the industry. Until then, he jokes "we've been a powerful, driving force for the economy of California. We would train these excellent students and they would head west immediately upon graduation because there was no opportunity here."
That reality has prompted OU to invest in recent years to "start helping students create those opportunities here," Bowditch says. One focus is to develop "an environment of entrepreneurship that makes them want to do a startup company if they choose to." A Business of Games Summit on Sept. 14 will bring 10 alumni-based studios from across Ohio to campus to show students "what it looks like to start a games studio or a virtual reality studio in the Midwest," Bowditch says. Read the rest of the article.


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Weekly Forecast: January 9-15
Ah, a visit from one of my favorite cards, the Three of Swords. Who could miss the intense image of a giant red heart pierced by three swords, plunked in front of raining clouds? We might as well start here. After all, a wound deserves our immediate attention, and this one looks like it might be serious.
If you haven't noticed already, I have an enormous soft spot for the more dramatic-looking tarot cards. Does something appear scary and overtly negative? Chances are I love it. And it's not because I'm an unbearable optimist, the sort of person who skips past the pain to point out the silver lining. I don't work like that because I think it's highly unadvisable.
I mean, look at the Three of Swords. It takes quite a mental leap to rush past the grave, almost comically overdone, injury the poor hear is being subjected to. And even if we were to do so, we'd still have to contend with the flat beige clouds and cascading rain. Hmm… it really seems like this card is focusing us to focus on pain. I wonder why?
The Three of Swords speaks to the toddler and teenager in us. A part of our personality that needs to howl after skinning a knee, acting as if we know for a fact we'll have to amputate the leg instead of just put a band aid on a scrape. Often, we're told this kind of reaction is overdone. Can't we just skip to the part where we're calmly applying Neosporin and informing everyone "don't' worry, I'm fine"? But think about why we cry out in the first place. Something hurts us and we instinctually express it. To both release some of the scary, shocking energy we get from a painful experience and to cry out for help.
The Three of Swords serves a very important purpose. How do we act in the face of pain? And can we recognize that these reactions actually serve to heal ourselves through self-expression and reach out to others? Perhaps this lies beneath a bunch of baggage: shame and embarrassment over our weakness, anger for what happened, even older emotions that need to get out. All of these can make us lash out in our pain, looking for someone to blame. We can also play up the drama, wallowing in it and exaggerating. Underneath it all, I believe, still lies a tender vulnerability and the inescapable delicacy of being alive.
It is this challenge – how to deal with our pain – that comes to the forefront of this week's reading. Why do I love the Three of Swords so much? Because it shows us how the immediacy of our pain brings us a great opportunity to embrace our humanity, vulnerability, and tenderness. We need other people to hear our cries of help and simply acknowledge our situation. Expressing it constructively allows for a great deal of beautiful human tenderness. And, to be real, I'm also a big pragmatist when it comes to pain. If we face it head-on, we are able to deal with it in the moment, feel it, and move forward. Also known as getting it over with, constructively.
So much of our weasely behavior comes from avoiding pain which can lead to lots of needlessly built up meaning and drama. We must wail loud when we fall down both physically and emotionally, feel the pain, assess the situation, and accept the helping hand when it's offered instead of brushing it away.
So what's ailing us this week? This reading suggests that a lot of big things are coming home to roost. Judgement is another blunt card that tells us we've been receiving some big, unignorable truths as of late. A giant angel has descended from the heavens and is blowing a trumpet in our faces. Subtle. And yet so refreshing! How often do we get such clear messages? A pity these ones aren't more positive. The trumpet is sounding screechy instead of melodious. Still, we must hear it and listen attentively.
It's not ideal, but we're actually in a position to move forward quite gracefully. And yes, I think we can incorporate some emotional messiness into our idea of a graceful transition. I'd rather deal with all the information as it comes and honor all the complicated feelings that come with a complicated time. If we choose to heed the call of our pain, to really listen to what our hearts and wounds are telling us, we'll be poised to make something that actually reflects and serves the world as it is.
There's a strong thread in this reading moving from left to right. The red of the angels wings and flag, the red of the pierced heart, and the red robes of the figures in the III of pentacles. Think of it as emotional alchemy. We hear some truth, it brings us pain, we feel the pain and build something from it.
The Three of Pentacles is a card that shows us the process of creation in its beginning stages. We're building something, laying out the plans and hashing it all out. And we're not alone. Three figures are joining together and they look quite different. We have what looks like a monk, a young lad with an apron, and a delightful character who looks like a Medieval version of Shania Twain in the "That Don't Impress Me Much" video.
Pain and suffering has a great capacity for bringing together seemingly disparate groups of people. Of course, lash out with anger and blame and the opposite happens. This week we have a choice. What happens when we express our pain well? Others hear it and it brings us together. Once we get together, we get things done.
Now is a week to turn towards our pain, listen to it, express it well, and get ready for ways we can ge togther and create something we'd like to see in the world. The reading is quite clear on this: we're transforming the thoughts and feelings of the three of swords into the physical and tanglible three of pentacles. We can really make something we can feel and touch here. It's difficult and it takes some bravery, but we're in a much better position than we think to move forward wiser and more connected to the world.


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S.F.: Not-guilty pleas in slaying of German tourist
SAN FRANCISCO -- Five men accused of taking part in a shooting that killed a 50-year-old German tourist near Union Square in August 2010 pleaded not guilty Friday after being indicted on murder and other charges.
A grand jury indicted Phillip Stewart, 19; Delvon Scott, 20; Willie Eason, 19; Marcus Blueford, 19; and Raheem Jackson, 17, earlier this week in the shooting that killed Mechthild Schröer, who was in town with her husband to celebrate her birthday and anniversary.
Two other bystanders were wounded in the shooting at Mason and Geary streets. Schröer, an elementary school rector from Hanover, was gunned down as she and her husband of 25 years were looking for somewhere to eat.
Jackson was charged as an adult. Another man, Gethsemane Pita, 18, pleaded not guilty Friday to one count of accessory to murder, participation in a criminal street gang and possession of a firearm.
The other defendants also face firearm and gang counts, in addition to charges of attempted murder and assault with a firearm. Stewart faces a charge of assault with a semiautomatic weapon.
A seventh suspect, Devante Laws, 19, of San Francisco, was also indicted on murder charges but is still at large, said Stephanie Ong Stillman, a spokeswoman for the district attorney's office.
Prosecutors filed charges against all the defendants but Laws in May, and all six pleaded not guilty. A preliminary hearing was to have started this week, but the grand jury indictment supersedes it.
Assistant District Attorney Eric Fleming said he had decided to go the grand jury route because of the number of defendants involved and to make the process easier for the witnesses.
"There were a lot of teenagers that were out on the street that day and each individual had to testify in front of the grand jury," he said. "For some of them, that took an emotional toll as to what occurred. We thought it would be best to have them testify only once before the trial, as opposed to taking a chance on having maybe two, maybe three different preliminary hearings."
Fleming said 60 to 70 witnesses had testified before the grand jury, and many area business owners came forward with surveillance videos. Evidence showed that at least four guns were used in the shooting, which prosecutors say was motivated by gang rivalries.
Police previously said that some of the defendants belonged to a Western Addition gang and that others were in a gang named for the Valencia Gardens housing project. Fleming would not go into detail about the defendants' alleged gang involvement.
District Attorney George Gascón said he would not pursue the death penalty for any of the defendants.
"The totality of the circumstances in this case, it certainly would not be a case that even in the best-case scenario, the death penalty would be appropriate," Gascón said. "We also do not think practically that we'd be able to get a death penalty conviction in San Francisco."
Prosecutors hope to hold one trial for the six defendants who are in custody. They are to return to court Oct. 31.
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Perfume, Pottery, Painting & Powell's
Michelle Watson
For those of you who have been reading my blog for the past couple of years, you already know that one of my favorite days of the year is affectionately called, "Perfume Day!" And for those of you dads who are new to this conversation, I'm excited to share more about why this event is one that's worth turning into a tradition with your daughter, no matter her age.
Perfume Day is now an annual tradition in the Watson family, one that my father invented when he was challenged 25 years ago to think about how to be a better dad to his girls. He tells the story of going home and asking himself, "What do girls need to feel special? I think they like to smell good!"
And from that, Perfume Day was born.
Each year on December 23rd or 24th, my dad takes me to lunch in downtown Portland, followed with a trip to Nordstrom. Once there, my dad finds a comfy place to be seated in the perfume department, and then we begin the calculated process of diligently smelling our way through the maze of invigorating aromas while together choosing just the right perfume…for me! My dad has all the patience in the world as we narrow the selection, beginning with our top contenders and finally landing on that one perfect scent. And, of course, the day wouldn't be complete without taking an insane number of photos, which always garners the attention of female clerks who chime in by saying they wish their dads would do this for them.
The reality is that this tradition not only yields dividends far greater than the perfume in the bottle, but it lasts far longer than the money that leaves my dad's wallet.
Imagine with me what it would be like to start this tradition with your daughter as you, Dad, bring this kind of memory-making, just-about-YOU-and-HER event into your Christmas season.
Now time to switch gears. Rather than tackle this theme single-handedly, I've enlisted the help of a few friends who've been happily willing to share their stories in a Q & A format. I trust you'll enjoy hearing from other dads and daughters who are now in the "Perfume Day Club," starting with my own dad, Jim.
1. Jim Watson:
In one sentence, what does Perfume Day mean to you? "It's always a special bonding time at the holiday season which includes lunch and tons of pictures."
What stands out to you as special in our tradition? "Just watching the interaction with you and the sales people and before long there are two or three involved in the process and I get to be a part of it and enjoy."
What would you tell other dads who are reluctant to do this event with their girls? "It's not about the cost or the frivolity perhaps that some would think. It's about the event where you do something special with your daughter and regardless of the expense, you will derive far more not only that day but throughout the year as your daughter knows that you love and care for her. And every time she puts on a spritz, that's the reminder that she is loved much."
But I don't want you just to take mine or my dad's word for it. Now I'm going to share some stories from other dads and daughters who have done Perfume Day. Notice how many of them use the words like "fun" and "excited" to describe what it's like for them!
2. Maddie (age 15) and dad, Steve:
"Maddie and I enjoyed our first Perfume Day on Christmas Eve in 2013 and we've done it every Christmas Eve since. It's part of our rhythm now and so much fun. At first, she was all, 'that's weird.' But then she said, 'Dad, I'd really like to do that'...and so we did. I think she was shocked that it didn't matter what it cost - $59 for a sense of value beyond a sticker price seems like a good value. Why wouldn't any father do that? I suppose many do; it grieves me that many don't."
"The first time we did Perfume Day was when I was in 7th grade and I thought it was pretty weird. It felt weird to go to Kohl's and sniff all the perfumes and take a picture. I hated the picture part especially. It felt weird to get perfume since I had never had any before and my mom never wears it. BUT... I now look forward to it and I get excited to go with him. I still don't like the picture part as much but I don't mind it. I like going to lunch and getting my mom's gifts with him without my brother. It's always quality bonding time and I have a lot of fun with him.
I'm looking forward to this year since I'm not sure which perfume I'll get and I'm excited to spend that little date time with him. I love doing it each year; it feels like it's 'our' thing. It's totally worth it--the time and the money. I wouldn't even care if I didn't get the perfume. I just enjoy being with him and knowing it will for sure happen each Christmas time.
What would you tell other dads who are reluctant to do this event with their girls? "I think my dad would say it's 'money well spent' though I'm not sure it always is since in past years I haven't even finished the bottle of perfume. But it is money well spent and time well spent. I'd recommend every dad to do this with his daughter even if it wasn't for perfume. If my dad took me every year on one specific day for donuts and coffee, I would get excited."
3. Danielle (age 25), Stephanie (age 33) and dad, Mark:
"Every year just after Thanksgiving both of my daughters start asking me in earnest if I have any 'funny money' set aside for our perfume date and to come up with a few dates to choose from so we can hang out and pick out that perfect perfume for them. Oh, and they have as much fun picking out a new cologne for me too.
Our tradition includes grabbing dinner too, a great time to just hang out and talk. It truly has become the most anticipated event of the year.
What would you tell other dads? My council to any dad is that this intentional investment of time will be one of the best opportunities to create those Abba moments they will look back on and cherish and more importantly, your daughters will."
"My dad and I started doing Perfume Day four or five Christmases ago! I think it's really fun and special to do this type of date with my daddy and my sister.
It's an amazing feeling knowing that my dad wants to take time out of his busy schedule not only to spend time with his two baby girls, but to also spoil us in the process. While his time alone would be enough for us, what girl doesn't like to be spoiled with some amazing smelling perfume?!"
"As far as its impact, it's pretty special because being married now I don't see my dad as much or get to do fun things like this with him. Usually, now I do everything with my husband. So, having this special thing we do together (especially over the holidays when everything is so festive) is something I look forward to every year. It's fun to spend time with my sister and him alone. I've actually been looking to our perfume date this year for awhile now! Plus, it's awesome to go home with a new bottle of perfume every year ;).
What would you tell other dads who aren't sure they want to spend the money or take the time to treat their daughters to perfume and a date like you do with your dad? "I would ask them what is more important than investing in their daughter emotionally, or financially? My dad has invested more than just this way, but every time I look at my perfume and put it on I remember where it came from and the amazing time we had shopping for it.
While sometimes finances may be tight, or you just don't feel like spending that much, the memories will last a lifetime, and it's something that can be passed down to your daughter's husband and their little girl. It's worth it. Invest the time, invest the money.
4. Jim (a grandfather):
"My granddaughter, Rayna, is in Germany now, as her dad is in the Air Force, but I did Perfume Day with her the year that they lived Spokane. I remember the lady at the counter was so helpful and made her feel so grown up, even though she was only six at the time. We made a day of it starting with lunch and then off to Macy's.
Those type of things built our relationship, which is good since she is not my biological granddaughter. She is now twelve and FaceTime's me almost daily from Germany, sharing her struggles with me. That day is still a special day for me, kind of like my first day hunting with my son (I am not a hunter, but it was something my son wanted to do). The Perfume Day set the tone for where we are today. Thank you for sharing this with me because I would have never come up with it on my own."
Before I sign off, I want to give a few alternate ideas to those dads whose daughters may not like perfume:
Perhaps you might want to start an annual tradition of painting on a plate or bowl at a "Decorate-Your-Own-Pottery" store. The way it works is that you paint it one day, have it fired in a kiln the next (they do this for you), and then you pick it up a few days later. The staff will help you start-to-finish so you don't have to be a seasoned artist to create an awesome masterpiece. Step out of your comfort zone and try something new!
Or you might want to follow Nate's idea of taking his daughter Maddie to an art studio that caters to the novice painter while each participant is systematically walked through the process from beginning to end, thus making it super easy. Each of them went home with a finished painting in their hands, making the experience a huge success! Just to give you an idea of what these places are called, in my area we have Vine Gogh and Wine & Canvas.
I've got one more creative alternative for you: Your daughter may prefer books to perfume. That's the reality for my Abba Project co-leader, Clay Swanson, with one of his three daughters. So their tradition includes going to our largest bookstore in Portland, Powell's City of Books, where he lets her get as many books as she wants, adding that he "gets to know more about her as we tour the shelves and talk about book series."
Clay sums it well when he says, "What a joy to have a tradition that means so much to my girls no matter the age!"
Dad, today you've heard how we as girls feel super valued when our dads invest in us in these extra, over-the-top, even unnecessary and extravagant ways. So this year, whether it's perfume, pottery, painting, or Powell's Books (or a bookstore in your local area), the important thing is the tradition and the planning, as well as the fact that you're willing to spend money on your daughter while spending quality time with her.
So Dads…gear up and choose your event---the one that will be your tangible way of expressing love to your daughter in an extra special, fun way this Christmas season. She'll never forget it…and neither will you!
(As always, I'd love to see pictures and hear all about it! Write me at email@example.com).
Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year, to each of you. I'll see you back here in 2017!


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A frank discussion of what it's like to be non-believers traveling and living in countries ruled by the supernatural.
Well someone woke up on the wrong side of the manger today, and just in time for Xmas. After living in SE Asia for the better part of two years, Evo's kinda done with being surrounded by religion, and religion is an inescapable part of every culture in this part of the world. As he explains in the episode, his malaise started with a visit to Angkor Wat, festered living in Thailand, and came to a head as he slammed through three different religious cultures in Indonesia.
Fair warning: While Evo doesn't take aim at any one religion or make disparaging remarks against people who are religious, there is a great chance that devout listeners will take offence. That isn't the intention of this episode, and there are some rather humorous moments throughout. But you have been warned.
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In the Hospital
I was not just in the hospital but in the "Psychiatric Unit" of the hospital. This is what happened to me on Christmas Eve, 2003. I was granted a pass to go home either Christmas Eve or Christmas Day. It wasn't much of a choice but I chose the second option. This meant staying in the Psychiatric Unit on Christmas Eve. While expecting "the blues", depression, gloom, loneliness, self-pity because of this first Christmas Eve without parties, presents, decorations, "normal ?" people, lots of food, I was visited, instead, by a "Silent Night" full of peace, joy, contentment, hope. I felt a "Spiritual" presence unparalleled by any other that I had had before. I was more than satisfied to bask in that contemplative mood, which, by comparison, beat any of my other moods.
It was because of a mood disorder called "bipolar" that I landed at the hospital. This disorder rendered me unstable because my moods would fluctuate from "depression" to "mania" and vice-versa, even in a short span of time. A new "normal ?" or a loss with reality because it had gotten too heavy to handle? All I know is that bipolar chose me "out of the blue" and left me quite vulnerable. Since I hit bottom, I knew that I needed help psychologically. When depressed, I lacked the will to do anything – no motivation, no energy, no drive – just lethargy and anxiety. When manic, I would have plenty of energy. I felt I could take on the world. I'd be loud and boisterous, annoying and inappropriate in my behaviour.
Although there's no cure for bipolar yet, I was, nevertheless, introduced to medications, which help to balance chemicals in the brain and to cope better with the illness. Medication, however important, needs to be accompanied by psychotherapy. Combined, they can help a great deal. True, there's a period of adjustment in order to hit the right medication and best dosage. Perseverance, communication, and openness, good rapport, respect, trust, prayer, acceptance, encouragement, etc. are all factors helping the recovery process. Not only is patience a virtue, but it is a "must" because, like an onion, the healing process contains many layers.
What's to gain from therapy? – Freedom! Wholeness! Finding our true selves! Wellness! Holiness! Resurrection! Life in the Spirit! Going back in time to that contemplative stance, mood, the presence of Christmas Eve, 2003, I felt "transfigured". I was given a glimpse of the First Christmas – real, simple and beautiful. Looking at my display of Christmas cards in my hospital room, I saw, as I contemplated, Jesus, Mary, Joseph, shepherds, sheep, cow and donkey, angels, kings, camels and a few slaves. And I saw a "star". Since 2003, the magic of that star continues to draw me back to the quiet, the solitude, the contemplation, the stillness of Christmas Eve. In this "Silent Night", my mood is not bipolar but healthy- full of love, peace, joy, hope and good will. This is possible because the "Star" of stars- Jesus- is the reason for the season. O, come let us adore Him- the Prince of Peace, our "Saviour".
Over the last 12 years with bipolar, I'm now like "the people who walked in darkness" that "have seen a great Light". Yes, I did experience darkness: unforgiveness, anger, fear, failure and discouragement but lately, in my recovery, I do see a great Light. I am grateful for this grace. Whereas before I saw bipolar as a curse and a great burden with its ugly "stigma", I now see its gifts in the form of compassion, understanding, reverence, acceptance, wisdom and joy, despite its cross.
I am being transformed, set free, resurrected. The butterfly in me is unfurling its wings. Soon, it will be time to "soar", to be "set free", amidst beauty and wonder. Let those who have eyes see that "there is hope for the flowers". With God, there's always hope, hope for the flowers and hope for everyone and everything in Creation. This I learned in the dark of my hopelessness and in the furnace of my affliction and anguish.
I remember, in my past despair, a time when there was only one thread of hope. As I trusted and leaned on God, He made the miracle of making that thread "enough" for me to go on. This is why "hope" is now so pivotal to me; it's empowering me to be a "positive magnet".
In conclusion, not only did I survive but I've been acting as a catalyst or advocate for hope in other people's lives. It feels good to be able "to pay forward". My reward is deep peace, joy, love, hope and gratitude. Thus, spending Christmas Eve with Jesus, even in a Psychiatric Unit, can be a pleasant, blissful, peaceful and intimate surprise, wrapped up in love, joy and glad tidings of HOPE. Merry Christmas!…
Guest contributor: Brother Henry Arruda OMI
Henry Arruda was born in The Azores, Portugal on the island of S. Miguel. He immigrated to Canada in 1966, along with his parents, his brother Antonio and his sister Aldavina. He was then 16 years old. In order to help financially, he did various jobs. Later on, he became an educator. In 1980, he entered a Roman Catholic missionary order called Oblates of Mary Immaculate. Since then, he has been stationed in Northern Ontario, Labrador, as well as Ottawa. He helped in these places often being the liaison between parishes and the schools.
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