Party Time
Memphis, TN I thought that staying away from late nights, chasing women, and too much alcohol would be relaxing. I am finding myself fatigued more in Memphis with the constant action of a family with two small children. We go and go and go. Today was a birthday party for Hope. Last night I stayed up what used to be a normal time but has now turned into a late time of midnight. I woke up this morning at sixish with the kids in the background. I knew today was a big day because the party was going to be here, in the backyard. At sevenish I was out back with Brad preparing. The morning went by...
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Memphis, TN I just got back from my earliest interview to date. A 7:30 AM start worked out great. I made it to Geoff Calkins house and we conducted part one of the interview on the way to his sports radio show. Geoff is the columnist for the Memphis Commercial Appeal. I told you how I met him. It was great to see him and bring back the PGA memories. As we talked I found it fascinating that I was sitting with a Harvard grad and Harvard law grad who gave it up to pursue his passion. He epitomizes my journey. His career took off. He cautioned me that not everyone is as lucky with a mid life...
Read MoreColonial Country Club
Memphis, TN I already stated the goal: break 80 at Colonial Country Club. The Colonial Country Club where they used to play the PGA tour. The CCC where my mind locks up and I can’t seem to get over the hump. The CCC that measures 6,991 yards form the tees we play, a 74.8 rating, and 138 slope. If you don’t play golf or if you’ve never played Colonial, it’s tough. I was more relaxed than usual on the way to the course. I was fired up to be playing golf, especially there, but I was still calm. 80 was in my head. I met the guys at the course: Brad, David (Brad’s father-in-law), Greg...
Read MoreToys and Snacks
Memphis, TN I’m back in the nursery. I neglected to say that this is my room for the long weekend. The NBA Finals are on the tube, volume down low. I forgot to mention that there was a guy who writes in a journal who predicted the Conference Finals correctly – Lakers and Pistons in 6 games. Cash that in. Too bad I wasn’t in Vegas to place that bet. As for the Finals, it’s not really fair since they’ve started. But I’ll say Lakers in 6. As I type it is the 3rd quarter and 60 – 44 Detroit. I started off the day with a 9AM interview. I had set up a time with my brother’s friend...
Read MoreFarewell to the Rock
Little Rock, AR It’s a sad day as I prepare to leave Little rock. My two weeks (it went by fast) have been way too much fun. I could see myself settling in LR later on down the road. I have some great friends here and the outdoor activities are a big draw. But, as the traveling goes, I am leaving to day to head to Memphis. As sad as I am to leave the Rock, I am really looking forward to seeing my brother, his wife, and their two kids, my nieces. Hope is 2 and Hattie was born a couple of months ago. I haven’t seen Hattie yet and Hope will have changed so much from last time it will...
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