Author Archives: foolishsuperintendent

Indicator Dye

One spray technician hates indicator dye because it gets all over him: another likes it because it gets all over him. (7/29/20)

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Praise

Praise from an owner is better than praise from a golfer; praise from a golfer is better than praise from self. (7/28/20)

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Sad Chance

One Superintendent dies prematurely because he neglected his body; another dies prematurely because he was alive. (7/27/20)

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Chance

One greenkeeper gets sick because he neglects his body; another gets sick because he is human. (7/26/20)

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Looking for an Assistant

One Superintendent looks for an assistant who will support his ideas; another looks for someone who will challenge his thoughts. (7/25/20)

Posted in Uncategorized | 1 Comment

Absolute Space

One Superintendent makes time to be still; another wonders if he will ever be at rest. (7/24/20)

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Heading Home

Sometimes, going home is going back to work. (7/23/20)

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Trusting the Woods

One Superintendent resists walking in the woods because he fears wild animals and another resists walking in the wood because he fears what he might become; I say it again, one Superintendent resists living in the woods because he fears … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Taking Care of Business (Again)

One Superintendent feels successful because he takes care of a multi-million dollar facility; another feels successful because he takes care of his family. (7/21/20)

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

‘On/Off’ Switch

One Superintendent gets anxious and he cannot shut-off his brain; another gets anxious and he cannot get his started. (7/20/20)

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment