It's important to be creative around the green.  Some players can be more creative with a variety of different clubs, which are selected according to the lie and desired type of shot.  However, some players have one "comfort club" they are more at ease with.  I, for example, like to stick with my 56-degree wedge around the green and alter the amount of loft or roll according to my stance and set-up.   Less loft, more ... [full story]

Another poor misguided soul is attempting to bridge the generation gap.I’ve long been a proponent of widening the gap, not shrinking it. Can’t we all just get along, waving to one another from opposite shores? A generation gap isn’t so bad, not really. A gap enables us to have our own space, our own music, our own friends, our own clothes. Now comes a clothing manufacturer marketing a line of children’s clothes that “bridges the generation gap ... [full story]

Movie Review of "Superman Returns" "S":  Not just an initial emblazoned on a famous chest, but as the "S" curves back upon itself, so does the Summer Sequel for Superman--again and again and again.  Upon first glance, all the ingredients are here:  John Williams' enduring theme; the familiar flying credits; the dashing through the streets, tearing at one's clothes to get at the girl.  (Wait, that's a different movie, probably not PG.)  Even Marlon Brando, ... [full story]

Dear Jim: With high utility bills and all the recent severe weather, I thought about adding rolling window shutters. Do they let any light in when they are closed and what options and features should I consider? - Julia K. Dear Julia: Rolling shutters can protect your windows and sliding glass doors from severe weather. In many hurricane-prone areas, such as Florida and the Texas coast, new homes and one's having major improvement projects are required ... [full story]

Q: My grandmother wants to sell her condo to me at a terrific price. The problem is, she's not on title, nor is she on the loan, although she's been living in the apartment for two of the past five years. She bought the condo 10 years ago.Two of her daughters and a son-in-law are on the title and on the loan. She wants to sell the condo to me but is afraid that her ... [full story]

In my 3.9 decades on this Earth, I've come to the conclusion there is no such thing as true fairness. (I've also come to the conclusion that I'm getting old.)I first learned about fairness and cooperation from watching Sesame Street when I was four. Two Muppets were arguing over a piece of cake. Both wanted it, but neither was willing to give it up. Finally, one of them had an idea."Let's share!" he said. It ... [full story]