Author Archives: Just Chuck

Memorial Day 2023

Posted on May 29, 2023 by Just Chuck

Memorial Day (originally known as Decoration Day is a federal holiday in the United States for honoring and mourning the U.S. military personnel who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces.  It is observed on the last Monday of May. From 1868 to 1970, it was … Continue reading →

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Ode to Dad

Posted on May 22, 2023 by Just Chuck

My Dad passed away in 2018 due to surgery complications.  He was 82.  He graduated from the West Point Military Academy in 1960 and retired as a Colonel.  I miss him. Dad would not come out and admit it but … Continue reading →

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Well, How Did I Get Here?

Posted on May 15, 2023 by Just Chuck

When I graduated from High School in 1979, I was expected to go to college.  There was no questioning that, and I thank my parents for standing firm on that rule.  However, I had no career plan.  I had not … Continue reading →

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Posted on May 10, 2023 by Just Chuck

…. . .-.. .-.. — / .- -. -.. / .– . .-.. -.-. — — . / – — / — -.– / -… .-.. — –. .-.-.- / .. / …. — .–. . / -.– — ..- … Continue reading →

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2023 Resolution Review – is there a prize for completion?

Posted on May 8, 2023 by Just Chuck

We are 4 months into the year, 1/3 of the way on this 2023 journey, and it’s time for a 2023 Resolution Review. It’s that time of the year where I review what nonsense I came up with in January … Continue reading →

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Vinyl of the Month – Wired by Jeff Beck

Posted on May 1, 2023 by Just Chuck

It was a sad day when I heard that Jeff Beck had passed away.  Literally a guitar Superstar.  Was I a fan?  I would have to say not really.  I did not go out and buy his latest albums or … Continue reading →

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Work-Life Balancing Act

Posted on April 24, 2023 by Just Chuck

I guess it was the pandemic that triggered a change in my perspective on work-life balance. I, thankfully, did not lose anyone close to me during that time but my middle son ended up in ICU with Covid in June … Continue reading →

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Free Comic Book Day

Posted on April 22, 2023 by Just Chuck

2 weeks from today people, Free Comic Book Day, May 6, 2023. Comics have gotten expensive so any time they’re free is a good thing.

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Hello Friend, it’s me. I’m sorry

Posted on April 19, 2023 by Just Chuck

I really do neglect this blog. I am keeping my journal up but this blog… Currently listening to The Sex Pistols – Never Mind the Bollocks album as I typed this. Maybe I should start reviewing comic books I get … Continue reading →

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Vinyl of the Month – Rock City by Riot

Posted on April 1, 2023 by Just Chuck

Riot, not to be confused with Quiet Riot, was a band from New York that formed in 1975. They put out their first album Rock City in late 1977. I saw Riot in a skating rink in Copperas Cove Texas … Continue reading →

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