Thoughts While Shaving is a collection of observations and anecdotes which originated some years ago when, after he had retired, the author found himself settled in S. Carolina on the East coast, while his family were spread over in the North-West , and,

as they were all lousy letter-writers, communication was restricted to an occasional , but welcome, phone call.

As a better - than - nothing way of keeping in touch, he started sending out a 'Thoughts While Shaving' letter every month in the hope of provoking some sort of written reaction, and as this seemed to have some success, the prospect of publishing them eventually emerged . The compiling of them for publication has been a welcome labor and it is hoped that, at least for some, this pleasure may be shared.