A collection of diverse inspiring poems from a beautiful mind - Reiteration
Henry Disney's is, to borrow a phrase, a beautiful mind, and also a tough mind." So wrote Kitty Ferguson in her review of his sixth collection. This seventh collection of poems reinforces this perception. His delight in nature, ideas and humanity is never sentimental. His poems are as challenging as ever as he ranges over his varied experience and encounters with a diversity of people. Topics include being on active service in Cyprus in his youth, his deep commitment to his scientific work and evolution, his hard headed Christian faith, his occasional forensic work, his grandchildren, politics and a variety of situations. Ranging from limericks to a poem of more than 100 lines, all are skilfully crafted and, even when handling specialized notions, are never obscure. These poems communicate.
Henry Disney says “This seventh collection brings together poems that have been published individually in a range of magazines, anthologies and other outlets, many of which are not now readily available. The range of topics covered and variety of styles aim to communicate, to challenge on occasions but above all to give pleasure.”
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Publinx set to tee up for 52nd time
April 30--It doesn't take a "beautiful mind" or wild imagination to realize the tournament played on the first Sunday in May at Forest Park is not your average golf championship. The pragmatist among us can do the math.
For the 52nd playing of the aforementioned tournament, 240 players will be in the field, traversing 18 holes in groups of five. The first party will be sent on its way at 6:05 a.m., the last around 1:45 p.m. Among their numbers will be 30 pros, 100 seniors and 110 amateurs, offering skill sets that reflect those of a surgeon, a blacksmith and all callings in between.
In short, it's the Publinx Open.
To say the annual golf-in at the Park is "unique" is to say Albert Pujols might get a bump in salary this winter. That's not to suggest convention goes completely out the window. The golf is serious, for the players who are serious. There is a purse of some $1,200 for professional motivation, gift certificates for amateur inspiration, and a goodly bit of prestige that comes with the winning.
Tradition is served along with the red hots and frosty colds. No one appreciates the unusual flavor of the day more than John Kueper, who played in the event for years before succeeding Bart Collida as tournament director. Kueper has found the executive decisions can be as profound as the golf itself.
"A couple of years ago, I got a call on the radio about a ruling," Kueper said. "A guy was at the top of his backswing at No. 3 there along Skinker Avenue when all of a sudden, tires squealed and -- bam! -- there was a smash-up.
"Of course, the guy made a horrible swing. He looked at the (walking) official and asked, 'I get to hit that shot over, don't I?' They called me and I said, 'Uh, no.' Those kind of things are common occurrences at the park."
Before the golf course at the Park underwent a dramatic renovation in the early 2000s, the situations were even more diverse. A player might find himself playing through a family barbecue, seeing his wedge shot knocked down by a kite, or stepping delicately past unabashed lovers.
"Some of the entertainment went out with the redesign," laughed Kueper.
The video might be more modest, but the audio can still be dicey. Not long ago, an American Indian art festival took place in the park on the same day as the tournament. Drums were demonstrated throughout the art program.
"The drums were constant, beating all day long," Kueper said. "For the players, it wasn't that big of a deal, they were only out there for a while. But I'm there all day long. I had a headache the next day, just a constant 'boom-boom-boom' ringing in my head. I thought I was going nuts."
A belated Easter date has created some scheduling conflicts this year, but most of the usual suspects will be on hand. Mike Suhre, who has captured the professional part of the proceedings six of the past seven years, will be among the favorites. Bob Gaus, a 14-time Publinx champion, also will tee it up.
The amateurs will count perennial threats such as Phil Caravia, Pat Reardon and Craig Hardcastle, to name a few. The seniors will feature prominent pros like Terry Tessary, and regarded amateurs such as Scott Thomas and David Lucks. The fathers will include pro Nash Haxel, the sons will include amateur Ryan Haxel. Other categories will be a little more difficult to identify.
"We have such a cross-section of players," Kueper explained. "We have guys who have played in it for 35 years, with the same group. We have top section pros and pros who aren't affiliated with the section at all. We have amateurs who want to play with their buddies, scratch players with 20-handicappers, you name it.
"It's like a family get-together. There's a lot of needling going on. There's some serious competition, but then again, it's just a good day to get away and play golf, and maybe have a cocktail or two after. Yeah, it may take 5 1/2 hours or something, but you're at the park, having fun."
The Publinx Open, truly a tradition unlike any other.
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