Chuck Worthy was born into a Navy family and they traveled extensively. He and his sisters spoke conversational Spanish when they returned from Puerto Rico and had Scottish accents upon their return from Holy Loch, Scotland. Worthy was in the Navy, which took he and his wife, Linda, to Adak, Alaska and Argentia, Newfoundland. Worthy's youngest sister is a Naval Academy Grad and married to a Naval Academy Grad. Worthy and his wife, as Worthy Music Ministries, have produced musical events for the military, cities, municipalities, churches, civic groups, and other venues such as Seattle Center (the cultural heart of Seattle). Husband and wife are both published song writers and poets.
While in high school, Worthy lettered in music and football, received a Presidential Nomination to the Naval Academy, and by selective invitation attended American Legions Boys State. While in the Navy, he was a Data Systems Technician and is now a Master Accredited Solutions Expert. Husband and wife are both Board Members At Large of the Tacoma Events Commission.
"I write because that’s one of the reasons I’m here. I let my mind wander, ruminating on what it will, then I write what has come to me."
Author's motto in life:
"How can science, astronomy and astrophysics come together to create poetry of love and life and forever? Indeed, in the dead of winter, I have seen a wonderous thing…"
Words or phrases that the author live by:
"Dig into it, don’t run away and keep working the problem."
• What is your book about?
This is a book of poetry It is an expression of the joy, pain, gladness, sorrow, love, and endless hope of my life, times, and experiences. It is a reflection of my views and an expression of myself. It is a reflection of many aspects of my life, the most important being that love can exist in the midst of the worst and best of times.
• What makes your story interesting?
My life is indeed interesting. I was a happy, yet self-destructive child. My formative years saw our Navy Family living (not just visiting) in the East and South-Eastern US, Scotland, and Puerto Rico. As a child, I was dyslexic (with all the troubles and sorrows and punishments included), yet I am now a Master Accredited Solutions Expert. In High School, I was a high achiever, lettering in music and football and drunkenness and drunk driving. As an adult, I remember having an excellent day at work while mentally planning to take my own life. I have been simultaneously proud, arrogant, ashamed, fearless, and fear-filled. I am a Strong Soul, walking through life with a limp
• What makes your message relevant?
My journey through life is perhaps more similar to others than we think possible. It is relevant because this is the better, higher "Me", talking to me. It is also the expression of my heart and perhaps that of many others. Speaking with yourself can be harmful or beneficial. It is the content of the conversation that counts.
• What makes your book unique?
It is unique because I am a singular bundle of contradictions sorting myself out. It is my life's journey, my thoughts, emotions, views, defeats, and victories uncovered for all to see.
• What do you hope reader's take away from your words?
