Old Man Still Got Stories – Life Observations and Writing Adventures from a 77-year-old Author
At 77, I’ve discovered that getting older doesn’t mean running out of stories–it means finally having the perspective to tell them right. My weekly newsletter combines two things I’m passionate about: honest observations about navigating life in my late seventies and behind-the-scenes insights into my ongoing experiments with AI-assisted writing.
This isn’t your typical “wisdom from an elder” newsletter. I’m not here to tell you how to live your life or share profound platitudes about aging gracefully. Instead, I’m documenting what it’s actually like to be this age–the funny moments, the frustrating realities, the unexpected discoveries, and yes, the profound stuff too when it shows up naturally.
What You’ll Get Every Week
Life in the Late Seventies – The primary focus alternates between weeks, covering topics like:
- Daily life humor and observations at 77
- Technology adoption wins and failures (yes, I’m still learning)
- Health, energy, and the physical realities nobody talks about
- Social dynamics of being “that age” in a youth-obsessed world
- My perspective on current events through seven decades of experience
- Stories about loss, resilience, and what I’m still figuring out
Writing and AI Collaboration Updates – Secondary focus that includes:
- Behind-the-scenes process of creating the Lost Pages series with AI
- Self-publishing lessons learned (and mistakes still being made)
- How human-AI collaboration actually works in practice
- Book marketing strategies that feel authentic vs. those that don’t
- Reader feedback and how it shapes the work
- Traditional writing craft meets modern methods
The Conversational Approach
Think of this as getting a weekly letter from a friend who happens to be 77 and isn’t shy about sharing what that’s really like. I write the way I talk–conversational, sometimes rambling, occasionally profound, often humorous. No corporate newsletter voice, no forced motivation, just authentic stories and observations from someone who’s been around long enough to have some perspective but is still curious about what comes next.
Some weeks you might laugh out loud. Other weeks you might find yourself thinking about aging, creativity, or life in ways you hadn’t before. Most weeks, hopefully both.
Why Subscribe?
If you’re curious about:
- What it’s like to pioneer human-AI creative collaboration at 77
- Honest perspectives on aging that don’t sugarcoat or catastrophize
- Behind-the-scenes insights into self-publishing and book creation
- Stories from someone who’s lived through massive cultural and technological changes
- A different take on life from someone who’s lost a spouse after 47 years and is figuring out what comes next
Then this newsletter is probably for you.
Planned Topics Include:
- “The Technology That Confuses Me (And Why I Learn It Anyway)”
- “Conversations with My Mirror: What 77 Actually Looks Like”
- “How Claude and I Actually Collaborate on Fiction”
- “Things Nobody Tells You About Being a Widower”
- “The Art of Moving Slowly in a Fast World”
Subscribe Now
“Old Man Still Got Stories” arrives in your inbox every Tuesday morning. It’s free to subscribe, though on January 13, 2026–my 78th birthday–I’ll also offer a paid option for readers who want to support the work and get occasional bonus content.
No spam, no constant selling, no motivational platitudes. Just honest stories and observations from someone who’s still figuring things out at 77.
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