Wednesday | November 25th, 2009
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No Thanks, but a lot of Appreciation.
This Thanksgiving I thought about my luvv affair with Golf and all that I had to be appreciative about. It came out as a list so here it goes.
Very appreciative of finding the game in 1991, prior to my son Pharoah being born
Appreciative of discovering Bobbie Riggs the golf pro at Westchester golf course that took me through my first year of learning the game. It’s funny after 18 years how things that she was trying to teach me then, I now understand.
My wife Gail, wow, what can I say. From the beginning she has encouraged me to pursue the addiction and along with the Spirit and the All, been my greatest backer. She is absolutely a great companion to have in this life.
My son Pharoah. Amazing kid, with an Amazing name. I know one day we’ll spend more time on the golf course (game is too slow for him right now), but he’s always embraced the game with me and encouraged me to play it.
I met my best buddy Dave on a golf course in 1992 and then the following week, we were paired together again. We’ve been playing golf with each other ever since. I like to say he’s an acquired taste. His heart full of luvv.
Sharon McKenzie, the sexy one. I remember taking her to the range in her sexy short skirts and having all the guys ask me who she was. I still owe her golf lessons.
Mary Suz. wow how am I surrounded by all these amazing women. Mary Suz and I have a connection that belies the flesh. It’s deep in the soul. She was the driving force behind the original On The Green Comic book.
Eric Graves, he was the adventurer who said “I will”, when I was looking for an artist to draw my first comic book, “On The Green “. His willingness to learn and discover will stay with me always.
Gus at the Grill, at Penmar, make the best food and is has a funny attitude about everything. He is always right.ha.ha.
Big Game James, my brother has that name because he at least talks be game, for a guy who only play Tiger golf on the 360, but he keeps me laughing (which is very good), and on occasion can hit a 250 yard drive on the range
My buddy Tony. Who constantly invites me to special golf events, on great courses and to his private club from time to time. I feel that I have a membership
Brian Benedict, who is Superintendent at a very find course in New York. I was able to play the course for my birthday because of him.
Joe Benedict, just a great companion and soul mate.
To John, my business partner with Hoop Masters. He doesn’t always understand me, nor I him, but we hang in there with each other.
To Nora who several years ago, when I had no money and was a little down, gave me $1000 to just golf. I’ve never forgotten that.
To MP, who is the first comedian who warms up his own jokes. What a spirit.
To Lori, Rain, or Brooke, whatever name she decides to hold on to for introducing me to Lou
To Lou who brought color and life to www.onthegreencomic.com. He is a very talented guy who I know will continue to grow as an artist and a person.
To Henry who has encouraged me, prodded me, kick my butt, and who is an explorer of life and learning.
I appreciate all I’ve mentioned and haven’t mentioned. The journey of golf has also been a journey of life. Be Happy Today And Everyday.
Happy Gilmore taking a swing at life
I texted several people today who weren’t on FB, or my email, or who I don’t see. I was about to stop and I heard to do one more group text. So I did. While most of my responses where the traditional, thanks, you too, love to your family. There was one that defined why I was directed to do the text thing. A friend from High School was in need of some cheer. She was very happy to get my message and told me a lot about some of the things she has been going through. She fell down a flight of stairs and broke her heel and ankle and tor ligaments in her other leg. Was in an abusive relationship for 12 years and just not a very happy life to date.
She has no family, her mom, passed away a few years ago. So my “Be Happy this Thanksgiving”, message provided her with a little joy. Glad I listened. You never know why one is directed to do something. I was happy to have at least for a moment to have been the vehicle of a little Happiness in her life today.
Be Happy This Thanksgiving and Every Day.
