TightLine Catfish Catering is all about: 

Faith * Food * Fellowship

Procrasticatfishing and New Beginnings

Well Catfish Friend… I’ve committed one of the deadliest sins in the blogging world: not writing. It’s been a long time since I’ve posted, and I’m not sure why—maybe it’s just good old-fashioned procrasticatfishing.

Yes, that’s a real thing (at least around here). Procrasticatfishing is the art of going catfishing when you should be doing something else! Its like my cousin Maya Angelou once (kinda) said: "There is no greater agony than bearing an untold TightLine Catfish story inside you.”

So here is an update.

 A New Chapter for Leni and Me

Since my last post, Leni and I have turned the page on a major chapter in our lives. After 40 years in the pizza business, we sold our Little Caesars operation. That’s four decades of dough, dedication, and deep community ties—and we’re grateful for every moment.

Now, we’re leaning into what matters most:

• More time with our grandkids (until they get tired of us)
• More community service through TightLine Catfish Catering

Faith • Food • Fellowship

TightLine Catfish Catering is all about bringing people together over good food and faithful fellowship.. We’ve launched this nonprofit ministry to serve churches, nonprofits, and community events with Texas-style meals and a whole lot of love.

We’ve officially applied for 501(c)(3) status, which will help us grow, serve more folks, and invite others to support the mission. Stay tuned for updates on that front!

Family at the Heart

You’ll start seeing more photos of our grandkids on this blog—because they’re part of the story. Whether they’re helping prep meals, greet guests, or simply lighting up the day with their smiles, they remind us why this work matters.

This is Addelyn—our oldest grandkid. She’s an incredible horseback rider, a loving big sister and cousin, and one of TightLine’s youngest catfish crew members. Whether she’s lending a hand or lighting up the day with her smile, Addelyn reminds me of what this TightLine stuff is all about.

Taken by Addelyn during one of our TightLine outings—proof that catfish and cloudy skies make a pretty good pair.

Here are the Grands at the Grand!

This is Harper, Addy, Owen, and Wilder - we had the pleasure of taking them to the Grand Canyon

This was one of those “stop and soak it in” moments. Leni and I took the grands through Sedona—red rocks, blue skies, and a whole lot of laughter. We hiked, we posed, and we made memories that’ll last longer than my old tennis knees will.

Scarey Perch on Lake Belton!

It won’t be long before our grandaughter Charli’s joining the rest of the grandkids on our TightLine outings. Here she is with her proud daddy - Harry!

Wilder - doing the traditional "kiss bye-bye" before releasing the perch back into Lake Belton...

Love this picture - servin up TightLine Catfish!

Thanks for sticking with us. We’re excited for what’s ahead!