I think I've mentioned my 97-year old friend Charlie, whom I met as a possible fund raiser for the recording project that's fallen apart. He's become a very dear friend. I last spoke to him on Oct. 22, and he was curious about the cataract surgery and eager to buy the A&T book when it was published. I just called him and spoke to his stepdaughter. His health is declining, and she gave me her number to call later for more information.
I suspect this is the end of my friend.