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clean so much that she's scrubbed the laminate off the counter
and is almost down to the particle board. The shine on our bath-
room mirror is so streak-free that I see myself in a clarity that
calls to mind the 4KHD golfers on my television, only I look a
little more simian.
The thing is, I know I'm not the only one experiencing this
curious sea change. I called my friend Bobby Pulaski the other
day, a guy who spent his life fishing in Alaska, riding motorcy-
cles, and working on the railroad. Here was a guy who couldn't
stand still for a moment, a true free spirit. As I dialed his number,
I knew he was going to whoop my butt for being so lazy.
But when he answered, it was groggily, and I could hear the
unmistakable "thok!" of a 3-wood hitting a Titleist Tour Perfor-
mance ball.
"Bobby Pulaski," I shouted into the phone. "Don't tell me
you're watching ESPN 2?"
"No," he shrieked defensively. "I hate golf!" And then he hung up.
I knew then that I wasn't alone. And that, unlike Bobby Pulas-
ki, I would stop denying it, and embrace it.
Therefore, I make this declaration: I will remain indoors and
comfortable for the rest of my days. This I say to you this day and
for all days.
Unless my wife makes me, in which case I'll go, but I won't be
happy about it.
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"HOW CAN YOU SIT THERE LIKE THAT?"
IT'S REALLY VERY EASY, I TELL HER.
IF YOU DO IT RIGHT, THE FIRST PART TO
HIT THE CHAIR SHOULD BE YOUR BUTT.
