WISDOM RIVER: MEDITATIONS ON FLYFISHING & LIFE MIDSTREAM
EDITED BY LARRY KAPUSTKA and CHAD OKRUSCH
FOREWORD BY GREG SHYBA
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Wisdom River: Meditations on Flyfishing and Life Midstream is a collection of stories, essays, poetry, photos, art and recipes that celebrate the wonders of flyfishing and the wisdom that can be gained from spending time on the river. Contributors from Alberta, Montana, and Nova Scotia each bring a unique perspective and voice as they share adventures and memories from times they have spent riverside and midstream.
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About the Editor and Authors
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EDITOR: Larry Kapustka PhD is an emeritus senior ecologist. He marvels at the intricacies of social-ecological systems and understands that we must be humble about what we think we know. His work has allowed extensive travel across North America, Europe, as well as portions of Africa and Asia Pacific. In retirement, he lives on an acreage near Diamond Valley, Alberta and enjoys hunting and fishing.
Editor: Chad Okrusch PhD is a visual artist, moral philosopher, communication professor, singer-songwriter, and walker of the Zen path. He plays music in backwoods bars and honky-tonks near his favorite trout rivers from Alberta to Montana and Oregon. His album, "Wisdom Road", received critical acclaim and made the playlists on radio stations throughout the West. Chad lives in Butte, Montana.
Foreword writer Greg Shyba is the CEO of the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area. Prior positions have included Interim COO of Calgary’s Telus World of Science, Special Advisor, Water Initiatives, Alberta Research Council, Executive Director, Alberta Ingenuity Centre for Water Research, and CEO of Trout Unlimited Canada. Greg is active on many community boards and has a particular interest in water and conservation. Greg has a passion for the outdoors with a particular love of fly fishing.
Story and essay authors : Authors: Larry Kapustka and Chad Okrusch, Jim McLennan, Kaitlyn Okrusch, Pat Munday, Kayla Lappin, Jerry Kustich, Paul Vang, Greg Allard, David McCumber, Chris Pibus. Rayelynn Brandl, and John McKee. Poets: Doris Daley, Al (Doc) Mehl, Larry Kapustka and Chad Okrusch Artists and Photographer: Tim Foster, Mike Forbister,
Rich Théroux, & Tyler Rock.
Cover Photo: Tim Foster