“Not married. I have one son. He’s 6. It’s great. It’s a life-changing experience. “I’m trying not to force too much of the world on him right now. I don’t want him to be worried about all the stuff we have to worry about as … Continue reading‘I like kids to actually be kids’
“I’m 75 and retired. I’ve had a great life. I haven’t had any hard times really, except for getting polio when I was 6 years old. Wasn’t bad. I mean, my legs are crooked, but I can still walk. I’ve also had seven heart attacks, … Continue readingDespite polio, heart attacks, ‘I’ve had a great life’
“When I was 25, I decided that I was going to take a year’s vacation and do nothing but fish. I was young, and I figured that was the best time to do it. “I started off in Kentucky where my brother lived. He’s 10 … Continue readingFisherman enjoys once-in-a-lifetime expedition
“I was born in Mexico. First, I came to California. I went to school a little bit, and then I found a job. I cooked, working in the kitchens. I stayed there for 22 years. “Many people come here looking for work. They want a … Continue readingFishing his cure for work-related stress
“I live down the way. I can walk, but not that far. Right now I’m going crabbing. “When I catch them, I usually give them away. If I catch fish, I give them away. I don’t keep anything. If I go buy something, I give … Continue readingWhen he goes crabbing, he gives it away
“I’m an angler education area chief for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. On weekends, I teach kids how to fish. “We had this land out on the river, and I turned it into a little private park. Church groups bring kids who don’t have … Continue readingIn his spare time, he’s teaching kids how to fish
“Most of my tattoos don’t really mean anything, but I have two that do. One is my daddy’s name and one is my cousin’s name. But I don’t talk to my cousin anymore. She’s actually the reason me and my ex split. I caught them … Continue readingTattoos help tell some of her life’s stories
“I’ve been out here about 45 minutes, practicing with this casting net so I can catch my own bait fish. There’s an art to it, I guess. I’m getting a little better, but I think I’m going to need another hour or two. Practice makes … Continue readingLooking forward to fishing in retirement years
“I did 29 years of shift work at ExxonMobil. I worked outside as an operator. I worked in the heat, in the rain, in the cold. I wore flame-retardant clothing, a hard hat, safety glasses, safety shoes. “When I hired in, all the old-timers told … Continue readingShe wants to be ‘the poster child for retirement’
“We saw a thing on the Internet a few days ago that said a pig is about as smart as a 3-year-old kid. I know they’re cute when they’re small, but they’re ugly when they get big. I don’t think I’d want one of those … Continue readingUgly pigs not welcome in this man’s home