Unfortunately, this is a sad necessity for most people. Without being independently wealthy, it’s not easy to follow dreams without a ton of hard work. Jobs and bills don’t disappear because we’re setting out to follow our hearts down a path of eventual happiness and success. I’m not here to whine about how hard it is. I’m here to tell you: let’s suck it up and follow our dreams. I’m reminded of the famous Langston Hughes poem, “Harlem: A Dream Deferred”. You may have read it: What happens to a dream deferred? Does it dry up like a raisin in the sun? Or fester like a sore And then run? Does it stink like rotten meat? Or crust and sugar over like a syrupy sweet? Maybe it just sags like a heavy load. Or does it explode? Right now, my golf game stinks like rotten meat. But that doesn’t matter to me. I’m pursuing my dream. And to do that, I’m going to need a better plan. One thing I have going for me is

Since part of the reason for this website is to track my progress, I guess I should post some progress updates. It’s hard for me to toot my own horn, especially when it sounds more like a Bronx cheer right about now. But nonetheless, I’m going to try to post weekly status every Sunday. At the very least, it’ll make me look honestly at the situation and help me stay committed. Anyway… As I’ve mentioned previously, I’m coming off a major back injury. I have a herniated disk in my lower back that has kept me from being able to play, aside from few token attempts, for the better part of two years. Last winter, I paid a visit to my friendly, neighborhood spine specialists at Coastal Spine and they fixed me up with a great physical therapy regimen. It has worked wonders for me. I’m not at 100% and may never be, but that combined with weight loss and regular gym workouts should leave me at “good enough” status. Because of that, I’m finally