: About Me

I live in a small town, well actually, it's a village on the Amite River in southeast Louisiana. I work at our local and only school. I'm a cafeteria worker. But, you may refer to me as the "lunch room lady".

I have always liked to write...I wrote several poems and short stories when I was in school. But, over the years, between husbands and kids I haven't had much time to express myself. I hoping to change all that this year. You can expect to hear more from me.

I hope you enjoy life as much as I do.

My passion is ...

Life

I know too much about ...

Nothing in paticular...I learn something new every day

My parents always told me ...

Never run with scissors

My childhood ambition ...

To drive big rigs...just like my dad

My favorite memory ...

My wedding in the Caribbean

Why I write ...

Self satisfaction

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

Watchin boats on the Amite River

My first job ...

Cashier

My best moment ...

I've had lots of good moments...but the best has yet to come.

My inspiration ...

Life experience

Sports & Recreation > Saltwater Fishing How to catch catfish

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I gaze out my French doors onto the peaceful waters below. The sun is shinning and there is a gentle breeze. Ah, it looks like a prefect day for fishing. I grab my rod and reel, a box of worms and head out the door. I walk briskly across the yard to the bank of the Amite River. Waiting for me, nestled underneath the trees, is my favorite lawn chair. I inspect my gear to make sure everything is in order. My egg shaped weight is tied about two feet above my hook. Catfish are bottom feeders, so when the weight sinks into the muddy waters below the hook will float just off the bottom. My hook ...

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