All the drama and thrills absent from golf’s first three majors of 2014 were on display during yesterday’s final round of the PGA Championship. The shot making and near misses were spectacular. The race against darkness and an approaching thunderstorm were additional exciting elements. There’s no disputing who is the number one player in the world. It’s Ireland’s Rory McElroy. 25, he’s won his fourth major, the third youngest to accomplish the feat by that age. I was rooting for Ricky Fowler, who has yet to win one. He finished in the top five in all four this season, a great accomplishment. Thankfully, he eschewed the all orange look he usually sports in the final round, which was hard on the eyes. At 44, Phil Mickelson is still unbelievable. He lost by one stroke, but the margin seemed even smaller, as he had so many narrow misses, including an incredible chip for eagle at 18. The quiet self confidence of these men is impressive. Great show, guys. Tiger who?
I made my usual Monday trip to Park Slope, dreading it would be as frustrating as last week's. That fear was alleviated immediately by an attractive, tattooed young woman who purchased Descartes' Discourse on Method and a book on nutrition. I also sold a couple of children's books, one on strengthening vocabulary, and one on politics. The highlight came when a man in his 30's approached and said he'd bought Close to the Edge at least five years ago, enjoyed it, and still had it amidst his book collection. I was embarrassed that I didn't remember him. It's the kind of comment a writer needs to hear every once in a while, one not from a friend or family. Unfortunately, he was in a hurry and had no time to look over my other books, but he promised to return in the future.Thank you, sir, and to all the buyers.
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