I’ve had emotional breakdowns in the past. And I look for ways to pull myself out of this malaise. But it’s not easy. It never is. I try to bake. I try to cook. I look up new recipes. Last week, I made Lighthouse Inn potatoes. Diced up some russets, boiled them in light cream,…
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I’m not worth the parts of me
Sometimes I’ll get a response from an old blog post. To avoid spambots, my blog posts are timed to close comments after a month or two. But if someone wants to contact me about a blog post, there’s the “Contact Chuck Miller” link. Which is how someone contacted me about this blog post. So who…
Read MoreThe Leftovers
There’s snow outside. Lots of it. And after going through the usual routines of watching movies, watching football, and starting a new art project or three … I decided it was time to clean out all the photos and videos on my cell phone. Mostly because I’m reaching that limit where Google keeps bugging me…
Read More20 years later, a return to the ABA
I received a Facebook message Friday night. A friend of mine needed a PA announcer for their basketball game Saturday night, as their regular PA person was not available. Quickly checked my schedule. Yeah, I’m free. I can do it. This was a very important game for this team. The Saratoga Racers were playing a…
Read MoreWhat’s Up in the Neighborhood, January 24 2026
Depending on where you’re reading today’s blog, I hope you have taken plenty of precautions for this upcoming snowstorm that’s about to blanket most of America. Make sure you have all your provisions, that your car has plenty of fuel, that you’ve got enough rock salt and/or icemelt for your walkway, and that your fur…
Read MoreBachelor Cooking: Cheese and Pepperoni Cookies
For those who are new to my blog, the “Bachelor Cooking” category is me trying out simple and complex recipes for one. Sometimes it’s simple things (i.e., how to boil water), and sometimes I step up the difficulty level (i.e., fetch the can opener). I saw this recipe online, and tried to re-create it. I…
Read More“The Sheep Detectives” and “The Testament of Ann Lee” could be my serious eyebleach right now
It’s been a rough few weeks. The horror in Minnesota. Climate change-enhanced storms ready to pulverize the neighborhood. Prices skyrocketing on everything out there. I need something to help me get through all this. And it may involve this upcoming motion picture. Let me explain. In times of turmoil, I’ve sometimes relied on eyebleach. No,…
Read MoreThe Hermit Crab Shell
The last time I was on a macro photography kick, I stopped at a pet store with the idea of finding something that would look fantastic in a close-up, detailed image. I purchased a hermit crab shell – hey, you can’t go wrong with a spiral shell, can you? – and took it home. Figured…
Read MoreK-Chuck Radio: A moment of Midnight Oil memory
Rob Hirst, the powerful drummer for the legendary Australian socially conscious band Midnight Oil, passed away from pancreatic cancer. He was 70 at the time of his last day. Hirst was a founding member of Midnight Oil, and was part of the group’s songwriting and percussion. He was the heartbeat of Midnight Oil, and he…
Read MoreElement Ball: Letter Gothic
My Grandma Betty worked as a secretary for the anesthesia department at a hospital. And on occasion, if I was a good boy, she would take me with her to work and she would show off her fancy typewriters – which at the time were IBM Selectrics. I’m a little kid and I’m fascinated by…
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