Judy wondered why I wanted to stop and take a photo at this fishing pond just outside Cherokee, N.C. I just couldn't help myself when I saw the highlighted fishing lures snagged on this power line. Actually, this is only a small part of the snafu and not the only power line that was decorated with abandoned fishing lures. Do you suppose someone, anyone, said, "Now be careful casting out this way. There's a power line up there"? Our best efforts can get us caught in difficult circumstances, even when we see that there could be a problem. I've gotten snagged. Maybe you have too.

Now there are a million things you can say about people who fish. And they are all true.

I notice that this photo says a lot about persistence. And about trying again. And learning. And what it means to catch and be caught.