Two Dudes at a Musical
If you had scanned the Dock Street Theatre at Saturday’s matinee, you might have noticed something. Row C. On the aisle. Two men. That was us. We were there because…
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March 1, 2026
43 Steps
43 Steps. That’s how many there are between the ground and my aerie (Penthouse. Attic. Apartment. Take your pick) on South Battery in the “Holy City” of Charleston, South Carolina. Yup,…
February 11, 2026
The Hardest Time of the Day
Losing a spouse is always a most difficult time for the surviving spouse. I know different survivors experience different emotions, but I also believe there are a lot of similarities.…
December 28, 2025
The Power of BS, Then and Now
I’ve always been told I talk too much. When I’m wound up or worried, the words just come. Talking helps me sort things out, and it helps to have people…
November 2, 2025
Broken, But Still Running
Sometimes the little things that go wrong can hide the wondrous things life has given you. The subtitle of my musings has long been “Life is a Sitcom.” Some days…
September 13, 2025
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The $20 Powerball That Almost Cost Me Everything
Thou shalt not cause excess stress on an old man with a heart and bladder that don’t work very well. Yay Pacemaker/Defibrillator and SPC (you can look that one up…
August 28, 2025
Risking it All for Cracker Barrel
Seems like yesterday.As a matter of fact, it was yesterday. 8:30-ish AM — “Good morning, Marjorie. Let’s go to one of your favorites: Cracker Barrel in North Charleston.” Sure, there…
August 12, 2025
Stuck Between Floors
For the last 34 years, Marjorie and I have lived in the "Holy City" of Charleston, South Carolina. We live in a condominium apartment on the third floor of a…
June 16, 2025
Hazardous Duties
Life for an octogenarian has many hazards. One of them is winding up on the ground when you least expect it (aka falling). If you're lucky you fall on your…
May 25, 2025
Geezer Down! A Story of Grace and Gratitude
Once a month, a group of 4 or 5 old dudes, including me, meet for lunch, toast each other for making it through another month, ask the Lord's blessing for…
May 18, 2025
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