Father & Sons in the World

Op on playing golf with his father: 

He was terrible. But it was here that his optimism was in full bloom. There was always the chance of doing better on the next hole.

I've never thought it was even possible to know or feel such a thing as optimism at any moment throughout my life, but now I hope it's never too late to learn how.  Thanks, Op. Thank you, Popalack.