Background. Earlier this year, I entered three of my black and white images into Art Square New York’s “Call for Art,” which, if any were accepted, would mean they would receive a digital appearance as part of Art Square’s digital gallery show. And sure enough, my Herbie Jr :v) Was Here picture received acceptance. A…
Read MoreThe Saturday Blogroll Recap, August 15 2026
Good morning, my wonderful blog family. Hopefully you have good weekend plans for things. I still have to run my four photos over to the Altamont Fairgrounds (brought one of the latch hook rugs over there yesterday, they have two specific pick-up and drop-off days), so I want to get today’s blogroll recap in the…
Read MoreEmails from the 2026 New York State Fair photography competition … and here’s what did / didn’t get accepted.
I remember the days when I waited by the mailbox, hoping for some little white postcards that would tell me if my photos or artworks were accepted, not accepted, accepted with a ribbon, or in one case – accepted, and then un-accepted due to building space limitations. That being said, the New York State Fair…
Read MoreIf Sid Vicious were alive today … this compilation would kill him.
Back in my youth, it was not unusual for me to see television advertisements for compilation music collections. You know, 20 hits on one LP from K-Tel or from Ronco or from Adam VIII or some other company. And these compilations would have catchy titles like “Night Heat” or “Big Smashes” or the like. But…
Read MoreThe “Juwanna Mann” situation in the WNBA
I cannot believe I have to write this again. I cannot believe ignorant people exist and believe this crapola. But here we are. We’re back to the whole “trans people don’t belong in women’s sports” battle. And it all started with Sophie Cunningham. Sophie Cunningham went from a “who the hell is she” to a…
Read MoreThe Winner’s Bank is an amazing gambling assistant
How many times has this happened to you? You get the itch to go to the casino, and you bring a set amount of money for the slots and/or the gaming tables. And today’s your lucky day – at one point, you’re up about $200. So you think, “Hey, I’m playing with house money, let’s…
Read MoreBreaking Bear – a TV show that’s not safe for anybody
Breaking Bad was an incredible drama series. Over its 60+ episodes, you could see the gradual change of a struggling chemistry teacher who turns into a methamphetamine-manufacturing drug kingpin. The show was well-written and deep. And now … we get the parody show. This popped up on my Tubi feed, so I watched a couple…
Read MoreMy entries for the 2026 New York State Fair photography competition are …
When things go well at the New York State Fair’s photography and fine arts competitions, I’m a happy camper. When things DON’T go well … I blame it on a portmaneau of “Syracuse” and “curse.” In other words … a Syracurse. Last year, although two of my arts and crafts pieces claimed awards, I unfortunately…
Read MoreThe Saturday Blogroll Recap, August 8 2026
In Chinese culture, the number 8 is considered extremely lucky and fortunate. So today is the 8th day of the 8th month, and if you add the digits 26 in 2026, it’s another 8. So I’m kinda hoping for that same luck today. Starting off with a trip to Syracuse to drop off my entries…
Read MoreMemories of Goldmine
Goldmine magazine was one of my most fruitful and longest-lasting freelance writing gigs. I wrote for the music magazine from approximately 1996 to 2012, and it allowed me the opportunity to interview some of my favorite artists and musical influences. Today, I understand that the current holding company that produces Goldmine has laid off its…
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