Even though US politics aren’t exactly at the top of the news here in the Australian outback of Tasmania, I felt the need to speak out on an issue that I think is important to all of us. So this week, just before the Democratic Convention in Chicago, I put aside my...
Dear readers of “The Spirit Journey”! For several years I have been trying to bring you something special during the holidays. Last time I composed a short video on YouTube with illustrated Christmas greetings from Kajtek and Koko...
When taking high-resolution photos of Christa’s illustrations for The Spirit Journey, I noticed that old strips in Wieczór Wybrzeża differ slightly from Egmont’s albums. I understand that those subtleties will not be that important for an average collector...
As with many teenagers, I had dreams of becoming a musician. Back in Poland, the romantic songs of Marek Grechuta, the rock band Czerwone Gitary, and the haunting melodies of Czesław Niemen had a huge impact on me. My musical inspirations continued in Canada. In the...
Ah, what a year it has been! One that we are glad to see finally coming to a close. COVID-19, wearing face masks, social distancing, and the tragedy of so many deaths – will forever be associated with 2020. My wife and I, have maintained self isolation at our...