There’s a shipment of extension tubes on its way from B&H Photo in New York City to my home at the Town and Village. And tonight, I’m pit-stopping at Jo-Ann Fabrics to find some black velvet or black fleece fabric. Trust me. It’s on. Background. Last week, I captured snowflakes from an early morning snowstorm. …
Read MoreThe wreckage on the New York State Thruway
A couple of weeks ago, I had to drive from Albany to Schenectady for a project. As I drove along the New York State Thruway, enjoying the drive and listening to one of my iPod-synchronized radio stations, the raindrops pattering on my windshield as my wipers tried to maintain rhythm with whatever Boston classic was…
Read MoreThe Snowflake
Okay, It’s freezing outside. The temperature is colder than a pawnbroker’s heart. Snow falling all over the ground, God’s holy dandruff coating the neighborhoods. Good. Just what I want to happen today. Let me explain. Earlier this year, I tested out some macro photography to capture snowflakes as they landed on a fence post. I…
Read MoreThe Apple TV upgrade
I recently acquired a brand new Apple TV module for Christmas. It’s the version where you can press a button on the remote, tell the TV to rewind for two minutes because you missed what someone had said, and so on and so forth. This new Apple TV module allows me to add new channels…
Read MoreAlbany Patroons move to 8-1 with Saturday matinee victory
The last time the Albany Patroons faced the New York Court Kings at the Armory, the Pats destroyed the Court Kings 154-94 in a game that wasn’t even THAT close. Last Thursday, however, the Court Kings rallied at their home court in Queens, defeating the Patroons 115-104 to give Albany its first loss on the…
Read MoreWhat’s Up in the Neighborhood, February 16 2019
Good morning everybody, it’s time to take a Saturday stroll around my blogroll and showcase some of the best blogs and podcasts and writings from my fellow bloggers, podcasters and writers. Every Saturday around this time, I take a day off from my blog and share the other blogs that are worth your attention. And…
Read MoreSnowflakes on a fence post
It’s Thursday morning, and I need to hit the road and reach my day job. I have a few minutes to spare, and I look outside. Snow flurries. Light, fluffy snowflakes drifting in the air like ballet dancers to a Vince Guaraldi soundtrack. I look at my watch. I have a few minutes. Let’s get…
Read MoreK-Chuck Radio: Thou Shalt Not Cover Motown (if you don’t know what you’re doing)…
Some people had a fit about Jennifer Lopez’ Motown tribute performance at the Grammy Awards last week. I didn’t. J-Lo can sing, and J-Lo respects the music. If you respect the music and you can cover the songs with equal parts of joy and reverence, I’m good with it. You don’t have to sound like…
Read MoreHe finished the race, didn’t he? That makes him a winner too!
I may never understand how dog shows work – I know they’re looking for breeding standards and obedience and all that – but there’s one part of a dog show that I completely get. That’s when a dog competes in an agility race. You’ve seen these. The dog will jump over some fences, he’ll run…
Read MoreThat’s not the “double vision” I mean…
So I recently finished up my cataract surgery. My eyes are healing reasonably well, and I should receive my new progressive lenses from my ophthalmologist in about a week. Until then, I’m using drugstore magnifying specs to get through my day – at least for close-up work. Distance viewing is fine. Which is why, last…
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