"The charm of fishing is

7/26/10 -- "The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive but attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope." -- John Buchan

Somewhere I read that this quote can easily be modified to apply to my line of work -- just substitute "writing" for "fishing." Works for me. I'm guessing it would ring true for many endeavors. Something to cast about on my next long run . . .