My family returned to Japan this summer to visit Baba. It was long overdue since we couldn’t go last year due to COVID, and me, being the only one who doesn’t hold a passport am not allowed in this year either. That means I’m a free man all summer. It suddenly dawned on me a…… Continue reading Trip to Ohio
Tag: Wilson Road Golf Course
Wilson Road Golf Course is my special place. I grew up next to it in Golfview Woods and learned to play golf there with my Grandparents. I also worked there in maintenance during summers as a high school student. I always return to play in the very early morning to catch the sunrise when I return to Ohio. It is a spiritual place for me.
Wilson Road Golf Course
Ohio – 6.28.2018
It is 7:38 on Thursday morning at the end of June. I’m sitting at Stauf’s Cafe in Grandview enjoying the cool morning air and people watching. The people watching is interesting because there is a difference between the population here and that of San Francisco; it has been a long time since I’ve seen Ohio…… Continue reading Ohio – 6.28.2018
Growing up in Golfview Woods – My Memoir
They say that old houses have memories and a distinct atmosphere created by the various inhabitants and what has occurred inside its walls over the decades. Time passes, children grow and families move away; yet each one leaves something behind which add to the character of the house. It could be something material such as…… Continue reading Growing up in Golfview Woods – My Memoir
Memories of Raymond Memorial and Wilson Road Golf Courses
It is 6:31 AM. I just opened the door and for the first time in a while heard the Robin’s singing their morning songs and memories of my job at Raymond Memorial and Wilson Road Golf Courses – where I did maintenance – came flooding back to me. This happens every time I heard them…… Continue reading Memories of Raymond Memorial and Wilson Road Golf Courses
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Wilson Road Golf Course – sunrise
This picture reflects the image I have in my head of playing this course with Matt McElheny when I was a child. We woke up very early and walked to the course with our clubs on pull carts. Like many times in childhood it was filled with magic and an excitement that does not carry…… Continue reading Wilson Road Golf Course – sunrise
Wilson Road Golf Course
Standing here on the fourth hole at Wilson Road Golf Course a lot of wonderful childhood memories come rushing back. I remember not only certain events but the feelings and emotions of that time. There was a certain kind of excitement that I’ll never have again. Going out with friends to a Friday night football…… Continue reading Wilson Road Golf Course