Yesterday, the weather was so beautiful in Carmel, we never made it to Monterey. We drove the scenic 17-Mile Drive. When we first visited, my sister and I were very young, so we probably didn't appreciate the spectacular views, multimillion dollar estates or the breathtaking golf courses (created at the expense of a sensitive environment, as my sister kindly reminded me).

On a couple of occasions, my dad has mentioned taking up golf, but he's never really pursued it. It probably requires a gentle nudge to get him going. Maybe it's as simple as renting a few clubs and setting up a tee time at one of the local courses. If he truly liked it, it might eventually lead to a round at Spyglass Hill or Pebble Beach and how cool would that be?