
Teens vs. Cyborgs - Who Wins?
I have come to the realization that in a couple of months I will be the parent of a teenager. Is my life over? Should I buy lots of pharmaceutical stocks? Do I need to start hiding things like money and keys? My biggest concern is that my kids are basically smarter than I am now, and they already know it. So when they’re both teenagers, do I even bother to get out of bed anymore or just let them tell me what my day will be?
I need to know all of this stuff pretty quick, so as you wander through the shop, just consider yourself Yoda and me an older, fatter, balder Luke. At some point that stinking Mark Hamill has to start losing his hair anyway. But then again, Harrison Ford still looks good. At 80. And I think the guys stuck inside the robot costumes are still around. Scarred for life, but still around. Bet they don’t have teenagers anymore, though. So don’t give me any robot advice, OK? I’m good with that. At least until the machines achieve self-consciousness and awareness. At that point, I’ll have to deal with James Cameron, and I’m going to need more ammo for that one. One thing at a time, OK?
Fairways, greens and one putts.....
Trey Birchum
PGA Head Professional, River Ridge Golf Club
email: tbirchum AT riverridgegolfclub.com