Author: ontheroadwithcharlie

If there is one fault I have, and believe me I know there are many, it's that I tend to put things off, knowing that I can get them done…

They held the first one in 1973. It was called 'RAGBRAI', which stood for 'Register's Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa', and has been staged every year since, with the…

Many of you are aware that we've had 'Lil Red as our home away from home since 2017. We really enjoy traveling with this unit, a perfect fit for most…

I'm sure there are some folks who do not share my fascination with the Badlands of South Dakota. We all have our likes, dislikes and "Eh's". For me, I'm drawn…

Today, Tuesday, April 20, 2021 was an interesting day. As many of you know, I started writing what I call 'Mini-Romance Novels' awhile back, encouraged by my wife, who complimented…

Is it just me, or does your bathroom scale overestimate the number of pounds you weigh when you get up in the morning? Even after you've emptied the various holding…

I'm old enough to remember a TV game show that was called, 'Who Do You Trust?' with a host by the name of 'Johnny Carson'. Re-branded from the original show…

It's not a function of old age, or at least getting older, my preferred weather is 67 degrees with at least partial sunshine, low humidity, and a light breeze. In…

With the passing of each year, my New Year's Eve celebrations have become less 'celebration' and more of a time to reflect on how life has changed during the prior…

I'm sure there was a reason why I wasn't drawn to video production. Maybe it was the bad taste in my mouth from my humble beginnings as a broadcaster back…