When You Really Like Your Work. . .

Tony Lepore is a now-retired Providence, Rhode Island police officer who first distinguished himself more than 20 years ago as a man who truly enjoys his work.

While performing the often mundane task of directing traffic, he executed his duty with humor and style. Although he retired from active police work, he still works traffic as a retired police officer. (Click here to see him at work. When finished, hit "backspace" or the "back" button on your browser to return to this blog.)

Few jobs are as mundane, thankless, or dangerous as directing traffic. Motorists are often unwilling participants in a traffic scrum if a traffic cop is needed. The weather is often less than ideal, particularly in New England. And there is the constant risk of getting clipped by an inattentive motorist.

I am happy that Officer Lepore didn't permanently hang-up his whistle when he retired from the police force. He encourages us to find joy in whatever it is we do. And having faithfully pursued joy, one's task becomes lighter; others are positively affected; and God is glorified.