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Review of The Golfer’s Journal
I first saw The Golfer’s Journal behind a glass case in Golf Galaxy; there was a stack of about six issues with an intriguing cover photograph showing at the top. I had never heard of it. It seemed...
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The Joola Berkshire Indoor/Outdoor Table Tennis Table
We were in need of an outdoor table on which to eat. It seems like outdoor furniture is expensive and rarely gets used. Ugh. Then we found the Joola Berkshire Indoor/Outdoor Table Tennis Table. Also...
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Taconazo
I’ve lived within five minutes of the Taconazo taco truck on Fulton for about 13 years before I visited, which is sad. Because after going for the first time in July 2021, I have probably been back...
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Louisville
A couple of weeks before heading to Louisville, I was not familiar with Edward Lee. After returning home, I realize Edward Lee basically planned my trip, and to good effect. Lee is a well-known chef...
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Yeti Tundra Haul: Dry Goods Basket Problem Solved
My lovely wife gave me a Yeti Tundra Haul a few years ago for Christmas. It’s the Yeti with wheels. It’s a beautiful cooler. But it’s also big and heavy, and I was unsure I wanted it. I went back and...
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Valentina’s Tex Mex BBQ
The tacos from Valentina’s Tex Mex BBQ are highly rated. See here, here, and here. We were in Austin recently and stopped by. Here’s how it went. I ordered a pulled pollo taco and a barbacoa taco....
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Here’s How I Went About Finding a New Rangefinder
This is old. My current rangefinder is from the Obama years. It is the Bushnell Tour V2 and has served me well until recently when it started not finding pins and giving me readings from around the...
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Review of Phil: The Rip-Roaring (and Unauthorized!) Biography of Golf’s Most...
Why read a biography of Phil Mickelson? I have read a lot of golf books over the years, but maybe no golf biographies. I was drawn to this one because Phil is interesting–partly because of his...
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Can Watching a Featured Group for 18 Holes on TV Help Your Game?
I’ve spent a lot of time watching golf today. Both Shane Bacon and Scott Van Pelt said that the first round of the Masters is the best day of the year for golf. I agree. I’ve been thinking about the...
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Precision Pro Rangefinder Review: NX10 Slope versus R1 Smart Rangefinder
Earlier, I wrote how I went about deciding to purchase Precision Pro’s R1 Smart Rangefinder. I played six rounds with the R1. The laser shots are great–quick, accurate reads, with a vibrating buzz...
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The Years of Lyndon Johnson: The Path to Power
This is one of my favorite books. I think about it often and am proud to have read it. Published in 1982, Robert Caro’s The Path to Power is the first volume of the now legendary four-volume set The...
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Bandon Dunes!
Bandon Preserve I feel like I have returned from a religious pilgrimage for serious U.S. golfers. Bandon Dunes. Remote Southwest Oregon. Only golfers seem to know about it–I’ve mentioned the name to...
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Bandon Day 2
Bandon Dunes No. 4 green Sunday morning we woke up with the excitement and anticipation of a 36-hole day. Sheep Ranch followed by Bandon Dunes. The weather was perfect. It was cool in the morning, and...
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