I continued my reading of Don Quixote this morning and stumbled across a passage that could easily apply to writers in today’s world. In the passage, Sancho Panza asks Quixote why he continues to wander around doing great deeds that nobody will ever see or hear about. Why doesn’t Quixote go into the service of […]
Write every day
One of the biggest lessons I learned in my journalistic days was that sometimes people like the dumbest stories. No, what I mean is, you never can tell what people are going to like. I would turn in stories I loved and hear nothing from anyone and I would turn in stories I hated and […]
Shavasana is my favorite yoga pose
There is no better feeling than reaching the end of a yoga practice and hearing the instructor tell you to go into relaxation pose, or Shavasana. That feeling of splaying your arms and legs out on the ground and letting your body relax after a challenging session. Of course, Shavasana wouldn’t feel so good if […]
Would Mark Twain have been a blogger?
Mark Twain wasn’t always a writer. He wrote professionally as a young man, but pursued other careers, only returning to writing when those other professions failed him. So, if Mark Twain wrote primarily for money, it’s fair to ask whether he would have wasted time blogging. Supposedly, some bloggers make money, but few do right […]
Nelly runs away with Cup
The low amateur Sunday in the AGB Cup was Michael Sullivan, who cruised to a 73 at Anchorage Golf Course. That’s the closest anyone got to honorary pro Rob Nelson, who fired a smooth 68 to win the second annual installment of the event and take home an engraved trophy flask. “This is quite an […]
Nevala, the musical mower man
While some are bemoaning their early tee time in the AGB Cup today, there is one hearty trooper who will be up with the sun to mow the greens for a tournament he will also play in. Matt Nevala will finish mowing greens at Anchorage Golf Course around 7:30 a.m., run home for a shower […]
AGB Cup underdog report
We know the favorite to win the AGB Cup is Rob Nelson, the honorary professional who shot 67 in last year’s inaugural event, but there are other contenders. Nelson is the top-ranked AGB Tour player and within his own foursome Sunday will find three other players in the top 10. Jordan Miller (No. 3) leads […]