First Tee is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to positively impact the lives of young people by providing educational programs. The core values taught are honesty, integrity, sportsmanship, respect, confidence, responsibility, perseverance, and courtesy. Our current wanna be king, loves golf, while exemplifying none of the key principles of the game. He is an oft reported cheater and his wins come against himself, with his foot mashie and eraser. No person that cheats at this game can ever be trusted in any personal, business, or political setting. What the hell, the game is played against yourself!! A meaningful life would necessarily be a life for the benefit of others and above all with honor.
I played golf this week several times, I must admit I always have a pang of guilt for my very good fortune. The last two rounds I played with the same Titleist ball with the number 9. I can always identify my ball because I make a green happy face on both sides above the logo to remind me that golf is supposed to be fun. I learned this insightful motivational trick from Deb—thanks to her. That ball served me very well. It also reminded me of l968 when the Beatles released the White Album. So many great songs on that album and a story for later on the significance of the number 9.
Revolution 9 lasted over 8 minutes and the lyrics gave me pause based on the outpouring of public sentiment against the current Regime. “You say you want a revolution—well, you know—we all wanna change the world…….But when you talk about destruction—don’t you know you can count me out—you say you got a real solution—well you know—we’d all love to see a plan…..but if you want money for people with minds that hate—-all I can tell you is you have to wait——you say you’ll change the constitution…….But if you go carrying in pictures of Chairman Mao—you ain’t going to make it with anyone anyhow….” Peaceful protests are having an effect, let’s keep it up.
Our Orange Fascist is carrying in pictures of Putin, Orban, and that weird tyrant from El Salvador while our elected Republicans in the House and Senate remain silent. I called out Senator Risch for not showing up to protect Ukraine and NATO, after years of his personal advocacy. How can he, Crapo and Simpson can stand by as #47 takes a wrecking ball to our allies and international leadership. Not to forget abdicating their jobs as a critical legislative force in the checks and balances that have protected our democracy from a dictator-wanna-be. You hear it at many of the town hall’s not attended by Republican officials, “do your job” protect the constitution.
On a brighter note, more birthday’s to celebrate. Margie Marie turns 8 on Star Wars day and my youngest daughter Katie will celebrate another birthday on Cinco de Mayo. You can see Margie in the photo as she concentrates on her fielding on the softball team. I told you recently that Megan, Katie’s sister is 45 and so I leave it to you to subtract 2 for find the real age. Katie is a remarkable business leader, mother, spouse, athlete, fast friend and not a bad skier and golfer. Join me in wishing Aunt Katie and Margie happy days.
Boise held another well attended rally for May Day. Bright Red Idaho is figuring out our future is in jeopardy— and not the game show. Enjoy the sun this week end. Mike
Revolution 9
