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“You are going to feel like hell if you never write the stuff that is tugging on the sleeves of your heart — your stories, visions, memories, visions and songs. Your truth, your version of things, your own voice. That is really all you have to offer us. And that’s also why you were born.”
Anne Lamott

“You are going to feel like hell if you never write the stuff that is tugging on the sleeves of your heart — your stories, visions, memories, visions and songs. Your truth, your version of things, your own voice. That is really all you have to offer us. And that’s also why you were born.”
Anne Lamott

Category: Notes Anthology

Fishing Man


We are visiting with Scott and Alison in Atoka, TN. Yesterday we went to Reelfoot Lake to fish. We spent the day on a pontoon boat. There were only a few fish caught but it was an enjoyable experience. Today, Scott and I fished at the lake in his neighborhood. It is a really nice lake and we caught numerous fish… bass, catfish and bluegill. The highlight of the morning was Scott catching a great largemouth bass. It measured 20″ and I estimated it to weigh 5-6 lbs. It is a personal record for him. It was an exciting catch. He fought the bass for several minutes and finally got him to the bank, at which point he broke the line. Scott leaped on him before he could slip away. Unfortunately, Scott pulled his groin doing so. Despite his smile in the picture he was in great pain. He seems to have recovered this afternoon. He is definitely a “fishing man”.

 

Rangers Win Again

We had an exciting ball game today. The Rangers played the Phillies. The game was tied 11-11 and it was the bottom of the 6th and the Rangers were up to bat. The bottom of the batting order was up. The first batter stuck out. The second hitter makes a great bunt and gets on. He advances to second on a fielder’s choice. Two men out. The lead off hitter, Blake Crockett, comes to bat. He has had a tough day at the plate, three strike outs. He swings and misses two pitches. Then he fouls off two more pitches. The count is 0-2. The next pitch is down the middle and Blake drives it into right center field for a walk off double to win the game, 12-11. GO RANGERS!

Blake is a great ball player, but I am considering retaining an agent to help develop his media skills. Watch the video and you will understand why.