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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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My Socks are Dirty Too
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. The book moves fast and hops from one joke to another, almost like listening to a friend who can’t stop cracking wise as he recounts stories about his wife, his buddies, his church antics, and all the strange things that happen as the years pile up. It feels like flipping through a scrapbook of one-liners and mini-stories built to get a grin, a smirk, or a full laugh, with topics ranging from HOA mischief to senior-center pranks to marital back-and-forths and the general chaos of getting older.
While reading, I kept finding myself smiling at how unfiltered the writing is. The author leans into a kind of playful orneriness that feels honest, like he’s laughing at life before life gets the chance to laugh at him. Some jokes are silly, some are sharp, and some hit with that little sting of truth that comes with age. I liked the rhythm of it. The quick hits kept me turning pages because I never knew if the next line would be a groaner or something that would make me snort-laugh. I also enjoyed how he describes the senior center like it’s a sitcom set. The quirky characters and wild signage made the place feel alive and weird in the best way. It all felt familiar, as if he were letting me in on a private hangout with the neighborhood troublemaker.
I also felt a kind of warmth beneath the joking. Even when he teases his wife or pokes at aging bodies and fading memory, there’s affection tucked into the cracks. The stories are crude at times and sometimes outrageous, but the heart shows through. It reminded me of listening to an older relative tell stories that drift between the ridiculous and the meaningful. Some bits made me roll my eyes in the best possible way, and others caught me off guard with how relatable they were. Aging can be hard, but the author treats it like a long, rowdy adventure where you either laugh or you stew, and he refuses to stew.
I’d recommend this book to readers who enjoy quick humor, playful irreverence, and a lighthearted look at senior life. It’s great for anyone who wants to laugh about the oddness of growing older or who appreciates a storyteller who doesn’t take himself seriously. If you like joke-heavy books you can dip in and out of, or if you just need a pick-me-up, this one fits the bill.
Pages: 122 | ASIN : B0F7VPXGZ9
