“If there is larceny in a man’s heart, golf will bring it out…” – Paul Gallico

Without a doubt, the biggest suckers for gimmicks and gadgets in the world of sports are golfers.

These poor cursed souls roam aimlessly around courses they can’t conquer searching for any magical cure for their hooks or slices or putting yips. They will pay hundreds of dollars for a new high-tech beryllium driver to add yardage to their tee shots. They will spend their monthly rent money on “shank-less” irons to prevent that dreaded sideways shot. And they will sell their body and soul for a laser putter that will guarantee that they will never miss another 4-footer in their lifetime.

And don’t get me started on the multitude of professionally-endorsed practice gimmicks that golfers could not do without and now stand idle beside the workout equipment in the spare garage.

I know. I’m a golfer. I also know because my son feeds his family by selling golf equipment for Edwin Watts in Baton Rouge.

So please, my golfing cohorts, don’t stop purchasing those X-150 super-charged clubs that will finally make you club champion. My grand-kids need to eat. I’m just here today to offer a simple alternative that is guaranteed to improve your score, and finally get into your buddies’ wallets. More

He’ll If you want to make you stop what you’re doing and say “Hmm….” hear someone do amazing things with an acoustic guitar, check out Monte If you’re interested in the'I believe everybody should own one. Montgomery. guitar, you owe it to The same applies to the yourself to check them out. guitar. There is a HUGE difference between a Wal Mart special and a quality, American made acoustic guitar. The acoustic guitar is here If you were to go to a real to stay. furniture store and purchase a quality desk for $1000, it will last a lifetime. You are playing for It’s made the quality of the wood and the skills of the craftsman who built it. You can go to a of particleboard and will last a few years then fall apart. Think of it like it’s furniture. big box store and buy a desk for $25. So why does a $100 acoustic guitar and a $5000 acoustic guitar look Rosewood is generally the best sounding, best looking and most exactly alike? A Rosewood, mahogany and maple are the most commonly used woods. More

Have you ever had one of those days that starts out bad and just keeps getting worse as the day progresses. Well I had one recently and thought I’d share it with you. On this particular morning I followed my standard routine. I first checked the refrigirator to see if I needed beer for the day and then opened my e-mails. As I opened the e-mails I saw a message from a friend that read, “Pass this message along to 10 friends or you will die in 3 days.” Don’t you hate those superstious chain letter e-mails. I deleted the e-mail 20 days ago and I am still here to write this article. I ain’t dead but the rest of my day turned to crap.

It was Friday morning and it was time to wash the dishes from Monday. I grabbed the big black iron pot with the left over white beans. As I swung the heavy pot off the counter the lid slid off and headed for my big toe. With a quick jitterbug move, my foot was saved from the pain of a blood blister under my big toe nail. However the lid did hit my new vinyl tile floor that I had installed a week earlier. It cut a 3 inch gash in the floor. So much for a new floor. More