At the Vincentian Family Center last Saturday, I was privileged to share the morning devotion with the “team”. Those who follow me on Facebook or my website know that I am a deep well and drawing from that well is way more than anyone would need to hear. “Little” said often comes with a “bigger” punch. I prayed for that!
When I woke up earlier Saturday morning, everything I had planned to…
something about rhaenyra and motherhood, something about the fact she’s the first of the targaryens we know of who’s death at the hands of a dragon she’s explicitly torn apart and eaten. that she died with her surviving child watching who goes onto be known as the dragonbane – the fact sunfyre showed no interest in her at first until they cut her breast. the fact aegon had to be torn from her arms and was made to watch
there is nothing more delightful than hearing forsy talk about fishing absolutely nothing more delightful than that so behold. forsy talking about fishing.
"More than just hockey, you're also a big fisherman. Why fishing?"
"I don't know, it's something that I did growing up with my grandpa, my dad and my two brothers. It's a good way to relax and get your mind off hockey—Everything really in life. You're focusing on fishing and that's it."
"So, when are you buying your boat here in South Florida?"
"Well...we'll see. It's mostly a summer thing but I wouldn't mind a boat. I'm pretty simple like that! It's hockey, fishing and family-life. Yeah, that is pretty much it for me."
"You're a simple man!"
"Yep!"
"It's good! It's probably why you're a good player 'cuz you got your focuses. You're locked in!"
"Yeah, yeah."
WSFL Inside South Florida | 4.11.24 (x)
"When you disconnect—When you step away from the rink, what are some of the things you like to do over the course of the summer?"
"I'm a big fishing guy, so that's pretty much all I do when I'm working out back home."
"Where do you go to fish? Where are the big spots in Sweden?"
"Can't tell you the best spots. Just around—We actually—Me and my fiancée just bought a house back home. We haven't seen it yet so it's gonna be fun to see the house by the lake...I'm gonna fish that way."
"It is furnished? Or are you walking into an empty house?"
"No, it's gonna be empty!"
"Oh, that's a summer project!"
"Yeah, so we got a lot of things to do."
"What do you go for? What's the most exciting thing you've pulled in?"
"I enjoy pike fishing. I love big pikes. That's probably my favourite."
"Is that part of the off-season workout? I mean, the upperbody gets a good workout fishing."
"Oh, yeah. I think it's a lot of mental, too! Like, a mental game. So, you know, you gotta stay patient. It's a lot of fun."
Territory Talk | 6.15.22 (x)
"First question, I gotta ask you. What's something recently—off the ice, outside of hockey—that's brought you joy?"
"Ooh! When I'm home during summer usually I fish a lot. So, that's something I really enjoy. I've been doing a lot this summer...Yeah, fishing, I would say."
"Fishing. That's something you do with friends, with family, by yourself?"
"Yeah. Actually both. I fish with my brothers and my dad, and a lot of buddies."
"That sounds great! That sounds like a nice way to unwind!"
"It is!"
"—And the total opposite sort-of mentality of hockey which is so 'go-go-go-go!' physical in-your-face."
"Yeah, it's still very competitive. Fishing it's—but it's fun!"
"When you're dealing with a professional athlete I can't imagine theres anything that's not at least a little competitive."
"Exactly!"
Miami Mic'd Up | 10.12.23 (x)
"We're seeing you're a big outdoorsman... ya like fishing?"
"Yeah. I love—I'm a big fisherman."
"Yeah? Do you have any—Have you been on a big fishing trip? Or you've just been fishing in Sweden? Down there in Florida? Where you at and what do you like to fish?"
"In Florida it's mostly deep sea fishing. I'm more a lake guy. I mean, I'm starting to get into it more here in Florida. Ekblad is fishing a lot, so, he took me out a couple times. It's pretty cool to get a big Tuna and stuff like that...but I'm more of a lake guy, I would say."
"Does Ekky make you pull in the big fish? 'Cuz he already said how big and strong you are, 'throwing a 250'... He's like—he gives it over to you or what?"
"Yeah, but he's got the whole electric stuff so he's—"
"Oh, he's cheating! With the big rod riggers!"
"Yeah! He rigs—"
"He got into that a few years ago when I was down there with him. He's still into it, he's still on that deep sea stuff. I can never do it, it made me sick."
"Yeah. Yeah, he is."
NHL Network | 3.14.24 (x)
man who absolutely wanted to be asked to reel in a big one by his partner but absolutely did not get the privilege because ekkys gone electric mourn for him hes want to be a big strongman and useful but now he cant because of technology.
but also the lakeguy vs seaguy fishing fued we got here is utterly delightful im not surprised if ekky took him out fishing just to try and convince him that its better can you imagine the amount of squabbles theyve got in over fishing. but also ekky took him out fishing. several times. like that happened. okay im gonna normal about that 👍
also not them damsel in distressing ekky like ohhhhh does he make you do the heavy stuff he talks soooooo much about how big and strong you are does he put you to work *bats eyelashes*
forsy, who really desperately wants to be put to work: no no he doesnt 😔😔
and here are just the multitude of photos of forsy fishing (redfin perches and northern pikes) over the years and posting it to ig and the captions are all filled with the weight and length of the fish like oh hes a real fishin boi give me those numbers (x)(x)(x)(x)(x)(x)
holy shit kris as a lucifer parallel and gaster as a jesus parallel??? we're sleeping on the fact that the most recognizable person who's commonly depicted with holes in their palms is jesus fucking christ. there are probably more clever comparisons like their everpresent, always-there, always-listening nature I could make but I'm too tired atm
The other day, I blogged about a brave young man who got in trouble for mentioning Jesus in his graduation speech. Now, I’m pretty sure Jesus was up there clapping for him. Why? Because Jesus was the ultimate rule breaker. Not the “Thou shalt nots,” but the rules made by the hypocrites.
I remember being 15 when my dad died just before Christmas. I told a friend, “You’re so lucky. You still have…
I have met people, like section mates and co workers, who have not thrown up since childhood, like single digits young. Meanwhile for me, over the years, it’s gotten to the point where when I get sick, my family is barely even concerned. Mild reactions and “do you feel better?”. To be fair yeah I usually DO feel better after vomiting lol but still it’s 🫠