The past isn’t just what happened—it’s who got to tell it. Stories are powerful tools in shaping history. ~joe miller~ Every older adult you meet, every last one, carries with them a private library full of stories. Stacked high and deep in the quiet corridors of memory are stories.Real stories.Of joy, loss, war and peace. […]
Author: oldguywritesbooks
Validation
This is why I write Choosing to Write I write because I choose to. I choose to write because I believe (yes, this will sound ego-centric, I know) that it is a giftedness that I have been blessed with. Additionally, I write hoping for a sense of validation from each book or blog post. Being […]
Where Did I Leave My Glasses?
A side effect of cataract surgery They were just here. Or were they in the bathroom? The kitchen? Maybe the freezer? It’s easy to misplace your cheaters when you frequently move around. “I used to lose my keys. Then I had cataract surgery—and upgraded to cheaters.”~ Joe Miller~ Some people call it cataract surgery. I […]
Beginner’s Guide to Writing a Book (Don’t Say I Didn’t Warn You)
So you want to write a book? Bless your heart. Typewriter. Coffee. Tears. Repeat. If you’re starting out, a beginner’s guide to writing a book might just make this process a bit easier. Welcome to my beginner’s guide to writing a book. Writing a book is like riding a roller coaster in the dark. While […]
City Dog, Country Dog
What our dogs can teach us about being human “Different breeds. Same heart.” “Dogs do speak, but only to those who know how to listen.” – Orhan Pamuk I heard someone recently draw a comparison between city dogs and country dogs, and it made more sense than I wanted to admit.It started as a chuckle. […]
Joy
Give it. . . receive it The Rubber Ducky I don’t know anyone who has ever said they don’t like rubber duckys. It’s as if they have a hidden joy button that makes everyone smile. Granted, it’s not typically a topic of adult conversations (nor probably kid’s either), but the thought of them is likely […]
Things Left Undone
The heaviest weight we carry into the end often includes the burden of things left undone. And, it is often someone’s name we never made peace with. Some doors don’t close with time. They stay ajar, waiting for an apology, a phone call, or the courage to forgive. There are moments in life when we […]
Old Men’s Coffee Club
Friendship isn’t about who you’ve known the longest. It’s about who sat with you when you needed it most… over a cup of coffee.” ~ Anonymous I was a policeman way back when, in what now feels like another lifetome ago. Being on the early shift meant a necessary gallon or two of coffee. After […]
I Call it Wisdom. My Kids Call it Rambling.
Passing along insights (solicited or not), and what we learn when we least expect it. A father sharing wisdom with his boy Sometimes the wisest thing a man can do is sit still, speak softly, and stay close.~ unknown (but maybe it was your dad)~ They used to hang on every word. When they were […]
Help Wanted
pexels-julia-m-cameron-6994992 Volunteers Wanted: No experience needed. Just a questionable sense of judgment and free time you’ll soon regret. Help Wanted (Yes, even you.) You know, “Help Wanted” usually smells like work… the kind with timecards, supervisors, and fluorescent lights that hum like a bad mood. But when you see a sign like the one above. […]