Some additional writing...
…That I am doing for a University of Kansas affiliated project, Politicalfiber.com. The site is targeted towards young people, in an attempt to provide them with higher quality political journalism than they might get from a school newspaper. This first piece is an analysis of politics in the state this year, or at least my take on the framework for the legislative session and elections.
“No More Cloudy Days,” Eagles
Fall.
Prague.
Paris. Love the color.
Nearly empty, Sunday morning Firenze.
Cheyenne, Wy.
A man who sets out to become an artist at the mile is something like a man who sets out to discover the most graceful method of being hanged. No matter how logical his plans, he can not carry them out without physical suffering.
- Paul O’Neil “A Man Conquers Himself,” Sports Illustrated (May 31, 1956)
Is this not true of any worthwhile pursuit?
Is a life without emotional and physical pain a life worth living?
Is it not the challenge we struggle against - that test of love, which colors our experiences and brings knowledge - about self and others, sense of purpose - in life and lesser pursuits, and accomplishment - of one degree or another, we ultimately cherish most?
Sunday
South Luangwa National Park, Zambia. A sampling.
Beautiful and sweet.
Camp GLOW Malawi. What a beautiful experience.
