Gone fishing!

I've been thinking a lot about all the things I haven't been able to do this spring because of the pandemic—like swimming, hanging out with friends, or spending a few hours at the library. But I realized something this morning—that's "stinking thinking."

It's true, this has been a strange year. A tough year. An emotional year.

But instead of focussing on all of that, I want to start turning my thinking around. Like remembering how much time I've been able to spend with my family. Or how Mom's yard is looking pretty awesome because she's had time to take care of it.

And instead of focussing on the things I can't do, I'm going to turn the spotlight on things I can—like fishing!

This afternoon, Mom is taking me and Amelia to get our fishing licenses. This afternoon, we're going to bike ride to a fishing hole I know about.

I’ve been digging through Mom’s garden soil for worms (you wouldn’t believe how many of those slimy things are in a shovel’s worth of good soil!) and I already have a big jar of them, perfect for trout fishing. Amelia is in charge of packing snacks.

It doesn't even matter if Amelia and I catch fish—Mom says we need to just enjoy the experience. I plan to! What experiences will you enjoy this weekend?

Gotta jet! See you next week.

~ Chase Superman Duffy