Charlie could have been many things;

a Poet

he wrote many over the years and had offers to get them published

a Songwriter

he had a recording contract offered to him in 1974- but didn't have the front money

an Artist

he shared his art with many and enjoyed it so much

He could never decide quite what direction to go in--- as a young man.

I think he was a little afraid or unsure and thought he would fail.

BUT--- he was blessed with so many talents and gifts!

He could always surprise someone with what he could do!

His WORDS, his ART and his funny sense of humor will be missed by many---

and by this--- Silver Lady

While cleaning out his apartment we found some expected things ------ and some very sweet things.

He loved pretty things and was a collector of nick -nacks!

There was lots of poems --- old and yellowed and some hand written.

Artwork he had done as gifts for many.

Copies of that old recording contract where he was offered to publish his songs.

---every birthday and father's day card from his son, every grade card through elementary school for Chris, and wallets full of every picture of his son.

He was always a dedicated father even when he had a stubborn spell.....