It's not the warmth of the fire, nor Shivas' presence that warmed my spirit when I began this blog. It was numerous conversations which have taken place over the last six years. Each made me wonder why/how a book could affect so many.

Now... I have an answer.

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I know I’m not making the connection to this book the way most of you have.  I enjoy stories in which I become the character and thus far, I’ve not been able to do that with Michael. I’m also finding that I had this “connection” with Shivas, thought I knew who he was andwhat he was like before I started reading. I’m not enjoying my vision of him in heavenly white becoming brown cords. Shivas is coming off the pedestal I put him on and we all know that’s always hard.

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Who was Shivas Irons?

I think this is a question I'll be asking often. Michael tells Charlie Rose that Shivas was based on two indiviuals he knew, but isn't very forthcoming beyond that.

"A little off", Shivas seemed to like the ladies and the ladies liked Shivas. Could that have had something to do with why he disappeared? Was Shivas Irons a player caught with his hand in too many cookie jars? 

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Thank you, thank you, thank you for the emails, comments here and on Facebook.. but mostly for joining me in this journey.

So my goal for next week is this:
Monday, May 3: Part One - Shivas Irons
Wednesday, May 4: Part One - Golf in the Kingdom

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I've never read Golf in the Kingdom.

I know, shocking right?!?

So after five years behind this desk and in honor of the 18th Anniversary of the Society, I am pledging to read and blog my way through Michael Murphy's inspirational Golf in the Kingdom.

Beginning Monday, May 3rd, I will begin the journey in to the Kingdom and I challenge you to read along with me.

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