I’m bewildered by how bad things are in the world, the country, universities, everywhere. I easily identify with the Belgian farmer, during the 30 Years War, tilling his few acres, while titanic forces caused destruction around him, and feeling that in some way it would effect his life. … [Read more...]

Perhaps My Best Round of Golf Ever I’ve been playing golf for over 75 years.  About every decade or so I would shoot a really good score.  I’ve had several 78s and 3 holes-in-one.  The other day was one for the books.  Just 18 days until my 85th birthday and I shot a 74. It was a brisk cool day and there was little wind. Over the first 12 holes I had one birdie, 9 pars and 2 bogies.  On the … [Read more...]