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andy [Visitor] in response to: B.J. Wie versus Earl Woods. Will they ever belong in the same sentence?

andy [Visitor] — Sat, 10 Jun 2006 22:41:51 +0000

wow alex. is that the best retort to me calling you an a_hole? i think you're gay that's why you don't like girls. LOL
by the way, you're still an a_hole.

One-Putt [Visitor] in response to: B.J. Wie versus Earl Woods. Will they ever belong in the same sentence?

One-Putt [Visitor] — Thu, 18 May 2006 22:22:36 +0000

Thanks for answering honestly Alex and you can be quite proud of your accomplishments and service to the Nation over the years. But your answer reveals a point I would like to make later.

Becoming a lawyer was a step taken in a life full of other accomplishments, but it was never the most important thing in your life. When you look around the table at a family gathering you are looking at your real legacy and what is greatest accomplishment in your life.

It is amazing that we all sit at our keyboards blogging about Michelle's future and what she may or may not do in the future. To the shock of my fellow bloggers here I would like to make the following observation:

Golf is not the most important thing in Michelle's life. Becoming the best golfer she can possibly be is just another goal in her young life. She will have other goals along lifes journey and the jury is still out on her accomplishing them all.

We make assumptions based on tidbits of information we receive from a media that is showing some respect for Michelle while she is attending school. For now high school is her refuge where she can meet with friends and just be a normal sixteen year old away from the spotlight. Along with her family I would say this is the most important thing in her life right now and provides some insight into why she may attend college in the future. Stanford may become her sanctuary away from the spotlight in the future and the chance to attain another goal along lifes journey.

Paula and Morgan left school early because playing professional golf was one of the most important goals in their lives. They put golf before self and that is not a bad thing if they feel good about themselves and their decision. They are happy playing a full schedule of events on the LPGA tour and being in the spotlight at times.

Alex I just don't see Michelle playing a full professional schedule until she accomplishes some of her other goals in life. I was serious when I said friend Alex, as friends can disagree and argue a point or two, but at the end of the day they move on and put it behind them. Venting at this blog is good for the soul and clears the mind for other more important things in our lives.

I found out I will become a first-time grandfather yesterday Alex and that is one of the most important things in my life. I'm looking at junior golf clubs online as I write this and just maybe Alex I have gone over the edge................

Alex [Visitor] in response to: B.J. Wie versus Earl Woods. Will they ever belong in the same sentence?

Alex [Visitor] — Thu, 18 May 2006 15:01:01 +0000

One-Putt, Thanks for referring to me as your friend. I hope that you were not being facetious and that I will remain your friend the next time I post something critical of Miss Wie. My chosen profession was indeed a major goal in my life since it has enabled me to support my wife and family and leave something of a monetary legacy to my grandchildren. My progeny are the only real legacy I will leave on this earth. Also, being a loyal American, one who honorably served his country, and a law-abiding citizen were and are important to me. I do hope that answer was straight enough for you and that you will reciprocate similarly upon request.

One-Putt [Visitor] in response to: B.J. Wie versus Earl Woods. Will they ever belong in the same sentence?

One-Putt [Visitor] — Thu, 18 May 2006 09:35:10 +0000

Let me ask you a question Alex, is being a Lawyer the single most important thing in your life or was it just one of your goals that you achieved?

I would appreciate a straight answer my friend.

Alex [Visitor] in response to: B.J. Wie versus Earl Woods. Will they ever belong in the same sentence?

Alex [Visitor] — Thu, 18 May 2006 03:22:26 +0000

One-Putt, Did you read what you wrote? According to your last post, you are virtually certain that Miss Wie, a high school junior, will be majoring in economics. And at Stanford, presumably. Wouldn't you agree that such a statement is a bit premature? But then, predictions about Bubbles are always premature. One Wie crackpot has her finishing in the top eight at Winged Foot and getting an invitation to the 2007 Masters. Now THAT is premature!

One-Putt [Visitor] in response to: B.J. Wie versus Earl Woods. Will they ever belong in the same sentence?

One-Putt [Visitor] — Wed, 17 May 2006 22:21:12 +0000

Alex did you read what you wrote? Preparing for a medical school is a whole lot harder than majoring in economics. I know Alex that is why I'm a Art Broker and not a Surgeon today.

Do you possibly think Tiger missed any classes in college to play in Amateur events around the World?

Alex [Visitor] in response to: B.J. Wie versus Earl Woods. Will they ever belong in the same sentence?

Alex [Visitor] — Wed, 17 May 2006 15:28:53 +0000

One-Putt, I was referring to Miss Wie's scheduled appearances in Europe and Pennsylvania for at least a week each this autumn. One of the partners in my firm had a son who graduated Stanford in May 2005. He majored in chemistry and pre-med. As I recall, that young man's curriculum was so tough, he stayed at school to study rather than come home for Christmas of his final year. Maybe Michelle will get a sponsor's exemption for easier courses.

One-Putt [Visitor] in response to: B.J. Wie versus Earl Woods. Will they ever belong in the same sentence?

One-Putt [Visitor] — Wed, 17 May 2006 10:49:01 +0000

I'm glad to see Alex is so concerned for Michelle's education. She skipped a day of class to play in the U.S. open qualifier and will be on summer vacation in a couple of weeks.

At Stanford she will task one of her staff of personal assistants to tape lectures and listen to them on her Courtesy Sony Walkman while traveling to her next appearance on her Courtesy Jet and then while transfering to her Courtesy Limousine upon arrival. Yes college life can be so demanding, she will at least have to show up to test.