Tag Archives: Deadliest Catch

Congressman Charlie Wilson and Captain Phil Harris Die

Texas Congressman Charlie Wilson, played by Tom Hanks in the film Charlie Wilson’s War, has died at the age of 76. Wilson, a U.S. Naval Academy graduate, started his political career in 1960 after serving four years in the Navy. He was sworn in as a Texas state representative in 1961. He earned a reputation as a liberal, being pro-choice and supporting the Equal Rights Amendment. He served in the Texas legislature for 12 years before being elected to the U.S. House of Representatives. He served 12 terms there, finally resigning in 1996. Wilson, who earned the nickname “Good Time … Continue reading →

When Fishermen Become Celebrities – Part II

A few weeks ago, I was talking about the Discovery show “Deadliest Catch.” In that blog, I left you with the fact that the injury rate on a crab fishing boat is almost 100% and that if you worked on a crab boat, your chances of dying is almost 30% higher than that of the average worker. The pilot episode of “Deadliest Catch” said that during the main crab seasons, that almost one fisherman is lost each week the crews are out. What causes such a high rate for injuries and causalities? Those on the boat (including the captain) often … Continue reading →

When Fishermen Become Celebrities – Part I

Last weekend, something unusual happened – I had time alone. On Saturday, my dear husband decided to take my son shopping. Oh, all the possibilities of things I could do! I could write, I could clean off my desk, I could sort through old photos, I could paint the kitchen. But, what did I do instead? I plopped my butt on the sofa and watched four hours of “Deadliest Catch.” “Deadliest Catch” is a series on Discovery that follows crab fisherman though two fishing seasons (king crab and opilio crab). Now some of you that have not seen the show … Continue reading →

Kristy Lee’s Secret and a Deadliest Controversy?

After being a bottom vote getter for four of the last six weeks, Kristy Lee Cook was finally eliminated from “American Idol” last week, despite getting praise from the week’s mentor Mariah Carey. The country singer, who sold her horse to buy a ticket to the auditions, was sad to leave, but there is a little something keeping her upbeat. Kristy Lee could finally disclose to the press that her boyfriend Andy proposed to her in her Idol apartment on March 15. He proposed again last Wednesday night on the set of Idol, dropping to his knee this time. No … Continue reading →