Bits and Pieces for the Last Day of the Year

-Michael Jordan was the third pick in the 1984 NBA draft.  Do you remember who the first two picks were?  Go to the provided link for the answer.

(Why MJ is on my mind: Went to town yesterday and to the Loogootee Library to get our 2010 membership and also to pick up a couple of books to read over the next week or two.  Lo and behold, I found one of my favorite authors, David Halberstam, and a book of his that I had not read: Playing for Keeps - Michael Jordan and the World He Made.  Well into it and it's a good one.  The second book: Dan Brown's The Lost Symbol.  And, as long as I'm talking about books, Malcolm Gladwell's Outliers, The Story of Success, is a very good read - Christmas present from Diane.)

-Tiger Woods still being talked about but it seems to me the stories are less about his troubles and more about his success these past many years.  Think that is good as PGA needs to do some damage control to protect its number one draw, the guy who doubles attendance and viewing when he is somewhere in the neighborhood.  The PGA without Tiger would be like the Colts showing up without Payton Manning.  Not a pretty picture.

-Haven't played golf in what seems like ages.  About time we had another day in the high 40's, low 50's, don't you think?  December was not a good month for golfers - very few days play worthy.  Send prayers and gifts to weather goddess.  (Pulled up to the bank window when in town the other day and, after taking care of business, asked if Dave W. was around.  Nope - on his way to Florida.  That's one way to take care of the golf withdrawals - go where the weather is much more golfer friendly.)

-Last day of the year 2009.  Hope you all made some good memories during its 365 days.  And may the New Year bring lots of opportunities for more of the same.  Have a safe New Year's eve and a very happy and prosperous New Year.