It’s been said that an idle mind is the devil’s workshop. As a retired 77-year-old advertising guy, that’s probably a promise. I’ve been a writer most of my life, first as a TV reporter, then in advertising where I mostly wrote dry marketing plans, and later ads. I have also written more press releases, op-ed pieces and speeches than I can count. I’m in the midst of a book about my time as a Navy officer in Vietnam. From time to time I also contribute an essay to my high school web site. Since retiring a few years ago, I’ve turned into an artist of sorts. I’ve got oil paintings in some art galleries and occasionally a show someplace. I’ve also taught a few other emerging artists occasionally. Some, I’m pleased to report, have been remarkably successful at it. I was born in California and lived in more places than I should have. These days, I enjoy being a grandfather and cynical, opinionated old guy with too much time on my hands. I enjoy making people laugh. And they do, mostly at
