Monthly Archives: November 2020

Rolling the Dice

A landscaper says, “We always mow in the frost,”; a Superintendent says, “I know.” (11/20/20)

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Living

A young Superintendent delves into literature and science in hopes of living in richness; an experienced one walks in nature in hopes of living in fullness. (11/19/20)

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Talking to Yourself

A young Superintendent isolates himself in his mission; an experienced one sees danger in separation. (11/18/20)

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Going with the Flow

One Superintendent believes a golf course has 18 holes; another imagines it is a flowing river. (11/17/20)

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Holes within Holes

A golf course is full of all kinds of holes. (11/16/20)

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Change

One greenkeeper works on a golf course in hopes of earning money; another works on a course in hopes of finding change. (11/15/20)

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Set Apart

A young Superintendent would do well to remember he is a Golf Course Superintendent and not a greenkeeper, but even better to remember he is a servant and not a king. (11/14/20)

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Limitations

It is difficult to vacuum leaves in the snow. (11/13/20)

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Refreshment

The first snow of the year is like the first beer of the evening. (11/12/20)

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Foundations

The earth never lies. (11/11/20)

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