Where the Heck are the Fish!

So, I get a day off when the tides are right - I know this 'cause it's on the first page of the Globe everyday - and I decide to go fishing. I've wanted to go since I got back a week ago, and now's my chance. So, I got a 10' rod and some gear and I head out to a pier in Lynn, MA I used to go to when I was a kid. I figure I'll check it out and then get some sea worms and I'll catch some flounders. At least that was the plan.

So, I got up there and ... "where's the parking lot?" All I could see is a bunch of tall 6' grass and a couple of trails through them. I followed the trails out to the water and saw the pier ... and the trash ... and one guy out on the pier.

"This is weird," I said in surprise. So, I walked out to the pier and asked the old guy what happened to the fishing here. He said that there's no flounder and little of anything else off that pier. So, I asked him what he was doing there. He said he was just out for the fresh air.

So, I trudged back through the trash and resolved to find out what the heck happened to the flounder.

(continued...)

I'm Back, and Better than Ever

So, I made it. After 28 hours of driving I arrived Friday night at @ 9:30 PM. It's nice to be here again. I did end up going through PA (the low road) and only hit a little rush-hour traffice around Harrisburg, PA. Once I got out of the city a couple of exits everything eased up and it was business as usual for a while.

After PA I ended up in Orange County, NY; home of Orange County Choppers. I often thought those guys seemed familiar to me, and the upstate NY scenes reminded me of where I used to live there. No duh! It turns out that their from one town West of Newburg, NY and I lived two towns North of Newburg, NY. So, that was interesting.

Once I got into CT traffic got really bad. I think the roads were clogged with folks heading North to cooler climes. I was reminded of how the North Eastern states tended to have too many people for too few roads. Ugh. Oh well.

The nice thing though, driving in Boston is still a lot of fun. I'm lovin' it. I'm going all over the ol' stomping grounds. I'm thinking of becoming a cab driver for a little bit if I don't find a job right away. I talked to a cab driver for Bay State Taxi - where I used to work - and he told me things were a little different than what I remembered ... but that I should come back to work for them. I might even try my hand at dispatching again. That was a lot of fun. They do this weird thing though with two hour shifts at a time. Maybe I could do that and drive the rest of the shift. Who knows. Maybe I'll pick up some Saturday shifts and keep my day job during the week. That could be good for getting out of debt.

It's all possibilities.

For now, I'm working outdoors doing some gardenning and pruning with my Tai Chi teacher and really good friend Marie Favorito. It makes me a couple extra bucks and keeps me active ... something I've had too little of for the last 6 years.

Anyhow, time to jet off to sleep. I'll write more as things develop!

MilkandCookies - Office Linebacker Terry Tate

MilkandCookies - Office Linebacker Terry Tate

High Road or Low Road

So, the debate at this point is which route to take. I have two thoughts. The high road through NY or the low road through PA. They're both pretty ... but NY's thruway is cement I believe. That makes a horrible thumping for hours on end. That could suck ... and it could keep me awake. Hmmm.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

I am a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This site has a wide range of useful links. You'll find great doctrines that actually make universal sense without compromising or watering down the truth. There are also searchable scriptures and helps for every-day life. Good stuff if you are a seeker of truth. Merely interesting if you are not.

There is one caveat though. Whaterver you read and whatever you think you understand, pray about it. Don't take anyone's word on doctrine. Ask God. Revelation is possible and your solumn obligation.

What you will not find:
● Someone telling you you're going to hell 'cause you're not joining with them
● Doctrine that doesn't make sense

What you will find:
● Plain and precious truths
● Knowledge of who you are and where you're going
● A plan to peace, guidance, and inspiration

Ike

Genesis

So, I'm in the process of moving back to Boston and this guy I work with tells me to start blogging 'cause he'll miss my insights and unique high-mileage, diverse perspective. Interesting Idea I'm thinking. This fits in with my desire to write, to start journalling, to record my personal history for posterity, and generally to think out loud in the presence of others for feedback and synergistic explorations of thought and spirit.

Let the experiment begin.