K-Chuck Radio: S-S-S-S-S-Saigon…

Before we begin today’s edition of K-Chuck Radio, I need you to watch this documentary. It’s a 1982 film called Vietnam Requiem. It tells the story of five men who fought in Vietnam, and who (at the time of the documentary) are serving prison terms post-service. Pay attention to their interviews and what they say.…

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Bachelor Cooking: Fiddleheads

I visited my local Farmer’s Market over the weekend. Picked up some vegetables, some frozen meats, even some pierogi. Then I passed one of the vendors. “Would you like to buy some fiddleheads?” I’m thinking … I don’t even know what fiddleheads are. Apparently fiddleheads are the colloquial name for the fronds of the ostrich…

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My Entries for the 2026 Iowa State Fair Photo Salon are …

Competition Season is upon me. It has arrived. And I’m nervous as hell with my entries. Last year wasn’t the best Competition Season … I stiffed at Iowa, I stiffed at Altamont, I stiffed in Syracuse, and it took the Big E to actually help me win something. I do not like Competition Season moments…

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“Scalpel … forceps … wiping fluid … oops …”

I’ve owned my original Nikon Df for the past thirteen years. A couple of years ago, I had it modified as a dedicated infrared shooter. And with warmer sunny weather on the horizon, I took it out a few weeks ago for a photo shoot. This was part of my integration of the Nikon Df…

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