Ever since I lived in California for a brief period (7yrs old), I have been captivated by our true, vintage American West in culture, cuisine and history. I started by drawing ghost towns as a child, then proceeded to photograph historic sites, including mining camps and steam trains. My photography ended up in magazine articles, in restaurants and was the subject for a series (pilot) on PBS.

I continue to share my photography and adventures with audiences.

My Program Menu:

Much of the programs were inspired by the production of a television pilot.

Programs are available on job search and graceful aging matters, based on Chuck’s books. Call for details.

The Best of the West-a slideshow with my singing western standards to accompany the visual collage. Destinations include Yellowstone, Bannack State Park, Bryce and Grand Canyon.

The Joys of Trains-a video collage of several steam trains that I rode in the production of the television pilot.

Tracks, Trails and Treasures-a sampling of steam trains, steam boats and ghost towns.

Cruising’ Down the River-going back in time on a working steam boat/paddle wheeler down the Ohio River….capturing the spirit of a by gone era.

All programs are one hour in duration and include live music.

The famous Superstition Mts outside Phoenix, AZ with restored ghost town of Goldfield in foreground.