memory, no.1

Make a Kid Happy 

If you want to make a kid happy 

Just put a fishing pole in his hand 

As soon as he snags one 

He’ll feel like the King in his land

There’s nothing like the feel 

Of a tug on the end of the line 

His heart starts to race instantly 

It could be a branch with a little twine 

It’s not only the sport of fishing 

But he’s bringing food to dinner 

So proud that kid will be 

A sport that makes him a winner 

So if you want to make a child happy 

Get him started in this wonderful game 

Put that rod in his hands 

He will never again be the same!

--Marilyn Lott

the first day back to our usual routine has me reminiscing about the wonderful week spent in key west. there was overcast that day, which lent itself to the perfect conditions to fish off the side of the road, literally. we drove around the key to find a good spot, casted out our lines and hoped for the best. we caught very little but it was a great day, nonetheless.