We never seem to learn...

You don't have to be a history buff to remember past examples of our government defending failed policies long after they proved ineffective. This 'learning disability' of ours seems to know no political boundaries. Historically both majority parties have fallen into the same or similar trap as the current administration. Both JFK and LBJ with Vietnam in the 60's and GWB today in Iraq are both examples, but there are many more I’m sure.

We need fresh perspectives in executive leadership in this country, as well as in the legislative branch. I don’t mean just political party majority changes. We need leadership that is not afraid to remember the past and learn from it to avoid future missteps. I'm not suggesting this will be easy to do. It may ultimately mean risk and potential career sacrifices for those who take the first steps towards this form of leadership. I do believe though that there is a strong voting base of support in this country that would rally behind this form of leadership, and make the reward worth the risk of those willing to lead in such a fashion.

Thanks for listening, and God Bless the families and friends of students and faculty impacted by the recent tragedy in Virginia.

Masters Mystique

There's always been a mystique around the Masters. I watched my first Masters as a young boy with with my dad. For years i've been in awe of the beauty of this place and the dramatic golf theatre produced there.

This year i finally got the chance to spend two great days there, as friends and i flew back east to play golf and spectate during two practice rounds at the Masters. Walking its manicured fairways with blazing azaleas confirming Spring's arrival, we were in awe with the other "patrons". The PGA's best were in good moods, smiling and allowing pictures, but seriously working to figure out the secret to success at Augusta. We got to see the likes of Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, and Gary Player play in the "par 3 tournamint" (as the locals say it). To watch those three legends of golf up close against the backdrop of Augusta National CC was surreal.

We left before the the tournament rounds began, flying home to watch it on TV. HD almost does it justice but not quite. I don't know if i'll make it back to Augusta in the future, but i now have an even better appreciation of this truly great American sporting treasure.