Father Emil Kapaun

When the story of human history comes to a close, death and violence don't get the final word. The love of God does. That love, burning bright in the heart of Fr. Emil Kapaun in the darkness of a POW camp in the Korean war, made him a hero.

Originally Published on YouTube May 25, 2014

To make you feel my love

When evening shadows and the stars appear

And there is no one there to dry your tears

I could hold you for a million years

To make you feel my love

To make you feel my love

~ Bob Dylan

What the F*ck?

In the past week I’ve spent a lot of time re-aquainting myself with Medium. Following a few writers I like, and unfollowing those who haven’t posted anything at all, or haven’t for over a year or more.

More importantly, I’ve read some really, REALLY, good stories (or posts, or articles, or whatever your label preference) here, and a few not so good ones. One thing I have noticed is the use of the word “Fuck”, both in body and in headlines, with much more frequency than I would have presumed necessary. The thing is, I don’t recall seeing it where another word would have been better suited. So I wonder, is it being utilized more often these days, than say a decade or two ago, because it is more acceptable now? Or is our society just generally fucked? The question is not rhetorical…

Bus Life ...sooo cool. I want it!

Workmate to Lifelong Friend.

What is work but just another part of living? And being such, and presuming we want to live a happy life, it only makes sense that your work should make you happy. Not only what you do, but where yo do it, and with whom.

I’m fortunate in that my current work (writing and design etc) can be accomplished from anywhere. Presuming I can find a decent WiFi connection. This mobility enables me to move around while I work, and I take full advantage of that.

Most recently, I visited an old friend (and workmate) at his home in Owen Sound, Ontario. Gorgeous little town, on the southwestern shore of Georgian Bay, that looks especially picturesque in the winter.

This friend is the perfect example of the joy that can be found in work, and in how that can enhance your overall life experience. Which I think is what we are all trying to do, be happy.