Round 1 of The Vengeance at Bardmoor CC

1457 Third Avenue, an address that has stuck with me for years. I lived there only until I was in the 2nd grade, but it has stayed with me all these years. Other addresses seem to come to me too and I'm not sure why. I can't remember people's names, I don't remember what I shot during a round of golf from week to week, like some people, and I'm terrible with birthdates, but for some reason, I remember addresses.

Here's a few that come to mind:

221 B Baker Street

112 ½ Beacon Street

10 Downing Street

1600 Pennsylvania Avenue

1060 West Addison Street

705 Hauser Street

16 Parkside Lane

124 Conch Street

Some people, my eldest son for example, can remember lyrics to all kinds of songs. I've also heard him and the Midnight Rambler quote lines from movies like they just saw the movie or they were reading for the part. Wiglund can remember who sang just about every song ever sung and that amazes me. It has always puzzled me why people remember certain things and I don't or can't.

Not long ago, I sat and listened to Joe Uland, who is over 90 years old, recite the entirety of Robert Service's poem, The Cremation of Sam McGee, and have also heard him recite Thayer's Casey at the Bat without any assistance whatsoever. I wonder how he's able to do that and I'm not.

Whenever I forget where I put my glasses, I'm in a panic. The only thing worse than my memory, is my eyesight. I look like Helen Keller stuck in a maze.

I'm beginning to worry about my mental health. It is disturbing to have such a terrible memory, but at least I remember addresses, so I shouldn't have any trouble finding my way home, if I don't lose my glasses.

I'm leaving for Florida after work tomorrow, so this will be it for awhile. It is time that I got away for awhile. Actually, when Oprah starts having pregnant men on her show, I think it is time for all of us to get away for awhile.

The Vengeance in Venice begins at 12:15 Friday at the Bardmoor Country Club in St. Pete. I just hope I can remember how to play.

For some good news before I leave, let me tell you that I went to visit Nigel Lehman after work today. Nigel had surgery almost two weeks ago now and he is doing great, which is really fantastic news.