D L Edison

The Dive Bar Prophet D L Edison

This is a story of philosophy and fishing for Chinook Salmon. Ted Sakozik was a man born compelled to poke sleeping bears and smash square pegs through round holes. These traits, along with his indomitable spirit, made him an excellent litigator until after personal tragedy, his legal career ended abruptly. Anymore, Ted's interests were philosophizing and pontificating while drinking Canadian Whiskey at Uncle Andy's Tavern on lower Queen Anne Hill in Seattle. He prefers to keep people at a distance and has perfected the art of the two-floor conversation. His interaction with others was limited to what could be discussed in a two-floor elevator ride. Ted liked his simple, uncomplicated, insulated life. His idyllic world was interrupted when he is diagnosed with a terminal sickness. He shares the news with the person closest to him, his bartender Rob. Rob inspires Ted to think of what he wants to do with the limited time he has left on Earth. Ted concludes his last dream on Earth is to catch a big Chinook Salmon, a mighty Tyee. Against his doctors orders he makes his way to Campbell River, British Columbia and one last time, drops a line in the Tyee pool. Motivated by his own impending demise and honoring his son who never was able to make the trip with him to pursue a Tyee, Ted becomes obsessed with the big fish; and that's when the magic happens."Some things are worth dying for." - Ted Sakozik