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The Price of Wet Feet

The Price of Wet Feet

Having less money can make everyday life more expensive. From boots and groceries to credit and car repairs, people without financial breathing room often pay more because they cannot afford the cheaper long-term choice. Sometimes the most expensive thing you can be is broke.
09.17.26 04:10 PM - Comment(s)
Grumpy Grandpa

Grumpy Grandpa

Older men are not necessarily grumpy. They have simply lived long enough to recognize nonsense, value their time, care less about status, and judge people more by character than appearances. Age does not guarantee wisdom, but it does provide plenty of experience with consequences.
09.13.26 06:39 PM - Comment(s)
How I Edit a Manuscript

How I Edit a Manuscript

Writing the first draft is only part of writing a book. For me, the real work starts after the story is on the page.

Over time, I have learned that trying to edit everything at once is a good way to miss almost everything. If I am checking punctuation while also worrying about whether a character kn...

08.15.26 08:56 AM - Comment(s)
What Might Have Been

What Might Have Been

A reflection on aging, regret, and reinvention, arguing that while some opportunities do pass, life still leaves room for growth, purpose, and unexpected possibilities. The real challenge is not becoming who you once imagined, but remaining open to who you might still become.
07.30.26 11:32 AM - Comment(s)
Beer Foam

Beer Foam

Beer Foam uses a beer-glass metaphor to question trickle-down economics, arguing that prosperity concentrated at the top may look impressive but often fails to reach the workers, families, retirees, and small businesses expected to wait for it.
04.28.26 12:33 PM - Comment(s)