Random thoughts...

In Québec's October election, out of the 4 main parties (the others being independents, or Green Party, or Bloc pot [which is exactly what you think it is], or the Null Party), I voted Liberal. The other three choices were a far left group who have unrealistic notions of free stuff, the separatist party that's less and less relevant, and the sort of right-wing folks who are environmentally unconscious and looking to reduce immigration and banning religious symbols in some public situations -- except for the cross, because it's part of our heritage, apparently. (I honestly don't have a huge problem with the ban, but if you're going to do it, then be consistent! Anyway.) The right-wing folks won a majority, and it was going to be between them and the Libs anyway. The Libs had been in power for about 15 years, except for one chaotic year where the Separatists went in and out, so people were tired and voted them out.

Since it was so warm today and because we don't have night time services on Sunday, I put out all my Christmas decorations that I am going to this year.  It isn't a big display, but it is festive!

Oy, work is quite stressful right now and even though I was exhausted yesterday from a 13 hour day [I'm working two jobs currently...], I woke up in the middle of the night last night and took over two hours to fall back asleep due to a racing brain thinking about work.  I'm grateful to have work and a functioning coffee maker though.  

Don't die Kerrick.

Thanks Driven, I'm still alive. 

For my birthday my parents got me snow shoes.     It's snowing really good right now.  I hope we get some decent snow and maybe this weekend I can try 'em out!

So the Nashville statement has been translated into Dutch and was publicized last weekend. The outrage machine is raging.

The creepy thing is that the public prosecution service is looking into it if it is legal. Gay activists have also started civil cases against at least one person who signed (I can't sign yet, so I'm safe for now), which is pretty ridiculous since civil law in the Netherlands almost never accepts claims of which the damage can't be objectively determined (so hardly "emotional damage" or such legal nonsense). The outcome of these cases will tell us a lot though, and might have a lot of influence on the question if I will ever move back to the Netherlands with my family.

^Any updates Andreas?

Whoa, last night I found out that a family friend (~my age) murdered his girlfriend and then killed himself over some fight they had.  I only met him once or twice when I was younger, but his parents have been best friends with my aunt and uncle for decades.

^Nothing yet. It doesn't look like it will be forbidden, and even a few secular journalists have ridiculed the drama produced by pro LGBT lobby groups.
Either way, the Dutch are way more afraid to risk insulting others than Americans, who tend to be way more expressive in their convictions. That's why we invented the Polder model I guess. But finally a part of christianity in the Netherlands is growing some sort of a spine.

I see.  I hope the trend continues and worldwide we as Christians gain our boldness back...

In other news, I did such a great job of shoveling the snow on our driveway and steps up to our front door and now there's probably six more inches of fresh snow covering all my hard work!  I guess this is what we signed up for when we moved to Idaho hahahaha...

Kerrick wrote:
In other news, I did such a great job of shoveling the snow on our driveway and steps up to our front door and now there's probably six more inches of fresh snow covering all my hard work!  I guess this is what we signed up for when we moved to Idaho hahahaha...

  Same thing happened to me (only it was two more inches of fresh snow).  Thankfully it has started raining here and is slowly washing away some of the snow (very slowly).

Oh lucky you!  It just keeps on coming down...  It's actually snowing harder now than it was earlier.

Kerrick wrote:Oh lucky you!  It just keeps on coming down...  It's actually snowing harder now than it was earlier.

Finally getting some real winter!
Hope your actually enjoying it a little man!

Thanks!  Yeah it's been a pretty wimpy winter up until now, but this might make up for some of that haha.  I did get to use my new snowshoes this weekend and go on a little hike with my dad which was fun.  The shared lawn out behind our place hasn't been cleared and there's at least a foot of snow there.

Hey how was the show?  I'm bummed I didn't make it but my wife greatly appreciates that I stayed home. 

Sorry about me only lurking lately, life is pretty hectic right now, so I don't post as much as I'd like to. Anyway, I can say that we had our first practice session with Parakletos for Rainbow Rock Festival. It went better than I expected, but there's still quite a bit of work to be done. It's a good thing there's still time

HenrikB wrote: life is pretty hectic right now, 

I understand. A Northern Flame album doesn't finish itself 

Good to see you here Henrik!  Any updates on Northern Flame or Parakletos?  I'm really looking forward to hearing the new albums from both!

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