Author Archives: Just Chuck

I’m really bad at this

Posted on November 13, 2020 by Just Chuck

Blogging. It takes time. I maintained a blog during the early 2000’s, over a decade ago. I wish I had saved it and the content I produced, but in a fit a frustration and ambivalence I nuked it. I was … Continue reading →

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Omada after 5 weeks

Posted on November 3, 2020 by Just Chuck

Omada. Does it work? After 5 weeks, which ended on October 31. I am down 6-7 lbs. So the focus that Omada provides is definitely working. The weekly lessons are informational. The occasional coach messages are ok. I respond when … Continue reading →

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PawPaw’s Vinyl of the Week: Too Much Too Soon by the New York Dolls

Posted on October 26, 2020 by Just Chuck

I’m changing these to every other week as my schedule and what I’ve been doing over on Facebook during October have kept me busy. Once again I find myself typing this after midnight. So this weeks’ vinyl is Too Much … Continue reading →

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NaNoWriMo

Posted on October 17, 2020 by Just Chuck

To do or not to do… again? National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) starts November 1 and I’m debating whether to give it another try. This would be try number 5 or 6, I lost count. I know I did not … Continue reading →

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PawPaw’s Vinyl of the Week – Rocky Horror Picture Show Soundtrack

Posted on October 13, 2020 by Just Chuck

Wow, I completely missed this past Sunday posting for this. This weeks album, The Rocky Horror Picture Show soundtrack released in 1975, comes from the summer of 1978. I had just completed my junior year in high school and was … Continue reading →

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Started my 60th orbit around the Sun

Posted on October 11, 2020 by Just Chuck

Yep, had a birthday yesterday. Completed 59 orbits around the sun. Happy New year to me. I think its time to start thinking about a bucket list. My father lived to 82, so what does that give me… 23 more … Continue reading →

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Omada Week 1 Completed

Posted on October 4, 2020 by Just Chuck

I’ve completed week 1 of this health insurance sponsored weight loss program. Its a program called Omada and its supposed to teach me good eating habits and nutrition while providing a coach and a group of similarly weight challenged individuals … Continue reading →

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PawPaw’s Vinyl of the Week – Book of Dreams by Steve Miller Band

Posted on October 4, 2020 by Just Chuck

This album, or should I say the 8 track, was the soundtrack to many a school bus trip to play football in Central Texas. Book of Dreams was released in May 1977, and was Steve Miller’s 10th album. We played … Continue reading →

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Baby Steps to weight loss

Posted on October 1, 2020 by Just Chuck

I plan on posting weekly my progress and the last post was on the 27th, last Sunday, so my next posting will be this coming Sunday October 4 for a full update. But quick update, the Omada program is in … Continue reading →

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PawPaw’s Vinyl of the Week – Powerage by AC/DC

Posted on September 27, 2020 by Just Chuck

This weeks Vinyl of the Week is an album I picked up in a store I don’t remember in San Antonio. AC/DC’s Powerage started my lifelong affection for AC/DC and also my small claim to fame in that I could … Continue reading →

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