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Babes On The Bay Fishing Tournament Phenom
Babes on the Bay is an annual women-only saltwater fishing tournament organized by Karol Scardino based in Rockport, Texas. Watch the snarky comment from the male news anchor in the video below regarding the anglers coming from “all over the country.” KiiiTV3.com South Texas, Corpus Christi, Coastal Bend Men…whether they’re avid fishermen or not…can scoff […]
Young Man And The Sea (Video Clip)
April 12, 2013
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I love kayak fishing for its “up close and personal” interaction with nature, but you gotta know what CAN happen and remain aware of your surroundings. Especially in saltwater, there are more efficient “fishermen” out there than we are…and they don’t carry a cooler full of sandwiches and snacks! Out there, we are NOT on […]
Talking Heads in DC Speak of the Hidden Bias Against Veterans
April 8, 2013
Veterans think that calling the bias “hidden” is a joke. Here’s a quote from just one vet who posted a response to the DAV‘s Facebook page when they posted the news article: “Hidden?!!! It’s not hidden! Not at all. I get the anti-veteran questions and attitudes in every interview situation from every business entity whether […]
The Edge of the Abyss: A Veteran Looks at Suicide
February 26, 2013
From Facebook discussion yesterday… You’re doing that whole “walking dead man” thing. Trust me, I get it. You say you know that others have walked the same miles, but I can tell that you have little appreciation for the true significance of those words. It’s hard to see the forest when you’re surrounded by […]
Standing In The Generation Gap
January 31, 2013
Some of us who actually “bridge the gap” between these young fellas and the old geezers have been talking about this subject for the past few years now. But Matt Tucker over at OzarkChronicles.com wrote a very thought-provoking piece on this subject back in the Fall just after a certain fly fishing organization’s annual regional […]
Living in the Moment
January 6, 2013
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Fishing is one of the few ways I know of to let go of the past, forget about the future, and live in the moment. — John Gierach
Reflections on Men After Battle
December 30, 2012
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Everything on the battlefield is amplified by the always present threat of being maimed or killed. Going to the bathroom, eating breakfast, and taking a shower become important. Hell - drinking water becomes a matter of life or death in the here and now! As a warrior, you live like this 24/7/365.
Florida Sunrise
October 23, 2012
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There are certain things that just keep drawing you back to some places. It isn’t always easy to explain why or precisely what it is about a particular spot on a map that captures your soul’s attention and makes you want to repeat the unique experiences you’ve encountered there, but…in the words of the Immortal […]
Blame It On Whomever You Choose
October 6, 2012
Bob Seger, Rodney Crowell, the Aikido Master, and the difficulties between men and women.
Tale of Two Tapes
September 18, 2012
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It occurred to me today that, when all is said and done, people are measured one of two ways: Most are judged by their relationships and… A few are judged by their results. Living an extraordinary life has a price that most […]
May 21, 2013
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