The character in "Dime Store Magic" by Kelley Armstrong is experiencing the physical changes that come with aging. His weekly golf games, once a source of fitness, no longer help him maintain his physique, and he has started to use a comb-over to mask his balding head. This reflects a struggle with self-image and acceptance of aging.
Additionally, he avoids using bifocals, indicating a reluctance to confront his eyesight decline, as he keeps them hidden away. His office is cluttered with old sports trophies, a testament to past achievements that seem to contrast with his current state of life and perhaps his inner struggle with the passing of time.