Category Archives: Life in General

Did you know?

Posted on July 3, 2023 by Just Chuck

With the 4th of July tomorrow, I just happened to be reading Brad Meltzer’s First Conspiracy book and I’m at the part of the book where the start of the American Revolution and the Declaration of Independence are introduced.  Here … Continue reading →

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I Miss Sears

Posted on June 26, 2023 by Just Chuck

I miss Sears.   Every year, as the summer days started getting shorter, Mom would herd my two brothers and I into an old blue Ford four door and make the annual trek to our local Sears store with the singular … Continue reading →

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No Monday Post

Posted on June 19, 2023 by Just Chuck

WIth Father’s Day activities yesterday and today a work holiday, Juneteenth, I took a break. New post next Monday. Instead, enjoy this song I recorded many many many years ago. Fascination (Ozone Ferd rendition) by Corner Desk Studio on #SoundCloud … Continue reading →

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Hobbies and Collecting

Posted on June 12, 2023 by Just Chuck

I have many hobbies and collections. The two sometimes overlap. My hobbies, or whims, rotate depending on my creative state of mind or an external influence such as YouTube or family.  It makes it tough to focus and become good … Continue reading →

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Home is….

Posted on June 5, 2023 by Just Chuck

Home is where the heart is right?  That’s how the saying goes.  Doesn’t matter where you are or who you are with, home is where the heart is.  I assume we’re talking about my heart. Home is where my mom … Continue reading →

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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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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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