June 21, 2019. I took highway 2 from Brandon, and pulled into the town of Holland, Manitoba early in the day. Holland is in the heart of the Prairies and I wanted very much to include voices from this part of the world. I pulled into town and parked across from the post office. I saw Ken, about to get back into his car with an armful of mail, and introduced myself. He was friendly and willing to answer my mysterious questions.
Are you in love?
“Yes.”
Who has been the most influential person in your life?
“Oh, geese…hmmm. That’s a tough one. I’d have to say, my parents. Yeah.”
How do you feel about the future?
“Optimistic. Very optimistic. Yes.”