Stardate 06.29.2026
Our youngest son made us promise we wouldn't tell anyone at PinSocial that we were celebrating his birthday during our first visit there yesterday. We kept our promise, but I can still tell you what a wonderful experience it was.
Golf has always been a sport I passed by. I chose to spend most of my free time on the tennis courts. Golf seemed like a game that required countless hours to master, and I decided my time was better invested elsewhere.
When our son said this was how he wanted to celebrate his birthday, I was happy to give it a try.
Our visit to PinSocial ended up lasting an extra hour because we were having so much fun. Somewhere along the way I discovered that all those years of playing tennis had given me a head start with a golf club. My swing felt surprisingly natural.
That experience gave my brain a new message to process.
I can become one percent better at golf every time I swing a club.
That thought replaced an old one I had carried for years: Mulligans don't belong on a golf course. For those who may not know the term, a mulligan is simply a do-over after a poor shot. The irony wasn't lost on me that a Mulligan was finally enjoying a golf course.
Our son even captured a video of me taking a few swings. Much to my surprise, I actually performed better using a right-handed driver. I never would have guessed that before yesterday.
It turned into one of those family memories that will stay with me for a long time. Even with a heat index of 95 degrees, none of us seemed to notice. We were simply enjoying being together.
Sometimes all it takes is saying yes to something new. You may discover that experiences from another season of your life have prepared you in ways you never expected.
"Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established." — Proverbs 16:3
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Captain's Addendum
Spock: "Captain, prior experience often transfers more effectively than expected. Skills have a tendency to travel with us."
Bones: "I just know you looked like you were having the time of your life. That's good medicine."
Captain Michael: Yesterday reminded me that growth doesn't always begin from scratch. Sometimes it begins by discovering that yesterday's practice quietly prepared us for today's adventure.
Mission Log: Every new experience carries the possibility of uncovering a gift that has been waiting patiently beneath the surface.
Thank you for spending a few moments with me today. May you live long and prosper. 🖖
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