My Socks are Dirty, Too is a loose, goofy collection of short bits, gags, and cheeky observations about aging, marriage, senior-center hijinks, bodily mishaps, and everyday life. What made you want to write humor specifically about aging and senior life?

I come from a very large family on both sides of my parents. They were raised during the depression in a time when families were brought closer together. 

We always had large family reunions so I was exposed to senior citizens’ life at a very young age. I remember the laughter between family members as they compared life’s changes. Some of the family members were grim and others faced the realities of aging head on with laughter. Those laughing were much more fun and seemed to live a more abundant life and maybe even a little longer. I choose to face my own personal setbacks as an opportunity to find some humor if possible when sharing.

You lean into bodily mishaps, memory lapses, and embarrassment instead of avoiding them. Do you think people take aging too seriously?

Yes, some people certainly do. I prefer to associate with those who don’t.

Beneath the jokes, there’s warmth and familiarity. Was that intentional or unavoidable?

That was very intentional so that readers can associate my antics with theirs. I did a wide range of chapters through three books so there would be something there for everyone.

A portion of the proceeds goes to charitable causes. Why was that important to you?

I had a good friend pass from the complications of Alzheimer disease. I saw what a tragedy it was and pain on his family, anything I can do to help, I want to.

We have always rescued our Boxer Dogs, and we support what is now Lone Star Boxer Rescue (formerly Austin Boxer Rescue) here in Texas. We have been donating to them for 20 years now, and there will always be that need after my wife and I are long gone. So, the legacy will live on after we are gone when our heirs continue to forward any proceeds if there are still book sales.

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