it was a day of contrasts

we spent the afternoon in Ocean City

watching the boats in the White Marlin Open

they leave around 4 am

fishing the canyons 100 miles offshore

returning around 5pm to the crowded harbor

we chatted to a crew having a rest day

learning of their adventures and dreams to win

big crowds gathered for the weigh-in

a 79.5-pound white marlin took the leading spot

happy faces on the angler and the entire crew

if unbeaten it will bring a $1.4M prize

a big reward for a hard day on the water

we came home and relaxed in the pool

playing chill music and floating

it was good to be away from the crowds

I thought about the 400-plus boats out there

being tossed around all-day

hoping to catch the big money fish

but mostly coming back tired and empty-handed

they will probably come back next year and try again

good luck to all who chase their dreams

I floated around sipping a cold beer and briefly thought about fishing for a white marlin

I will never catch a white marlin in my pool

but that’s fine by me

I feel blessed to be living such a great life

my dreams chase me now