If you knew Charlie and spent any time with him, he'd leave you no room or reason for doubt or wonder.

He was truly a complex individual with more than one facet, but some traits and attitudes were as blunt, as clear, and as uncomplicated as a swift kiss of brass knuckles in the snot locker.

Ne'er a suggestion of subtlety or innuendo in years of chats.

No kumbaya, either.

And no hint or trace of jocularity that I can recall.

"Good enough" isn't.

Always take your responsibilities seriously but never yourself.