The writer is delegated to declare and to celebrate man's proven capacity for greatness of heart and spirit—for gallantry in defeat, for courage, compassion and love. In the endless war against weakness and despair, these are the bright rally flags of hope and of emulation.

Coal will remain part of the energy mix, but its role must be redefined for a cleaner future.

Love doesn't just sit there, like a stone; it has to be made, like bread, remade all the time, made new.