Although I had furtive spurts and stops and starts with blogging, I consider August 25, 2009 as the birth date of this blog. 13 years ago today. That was the “Hello world” post 13 yeas ago – the blog was hosted by another entity, and transferred to an independent portal in 2017. And it’s posted…
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No, I’m not getting involved in horology. Yet.
A horologist is someone who appreciates and collects timepieces – wristwatches, clocks, all that. Trust me, I don’t have the time to start collecting wristwatches (yes, you saw what I did there), even though every December I go to the local jewelry shop and try on a Tag Heuer “Le Mans” chonograph for 30 seconds,…
Read MoreTrying to align Nipper and a rainbow.
Man, what a miserable, overcast drive home. Clouds in the sky look like they’re going to explode in showers. And I’ve got the sun behind me, beating on the back of my car as I head into this murky weather. Oh look, there’s the statue of the RCA Victor dog Nipper atop the former RTA…
Read MoreA renewed appreciation of Honest Weight Co-Op
In the pantheon of local grocery stores, I’ve shopped mostly at Price Chopper – maybe a Hannaford’s once in a while. And the farmers’ markets are also a go-to shopping destination for me. Last Saturday, I found a new favorite grocery store. And this one pushes Price Chopper out of the water. I’m talking about…
Read MoreA promise to be kept in December.
Earlier this year, I made a promise that should my photo Katsha nu: weso (my capture of the Oneida illuminated tipi installment along the New York State Thruway) receive any proceeds, either through sales or awards, I would donate that money at the end of the year to a Native American charity. This is what…
Read MoreWhat’s Up in the Neighborhood, August 20 2022
Before we get started with this week’s blogroll recap, I have a special shout-out to announce. My son Kris just turned 36 years old today. To say my kid is a fighter is an understatement. He’s overcome every challenge in his way, and he’s thriving today. So if you want to wish him a Happy…
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The Nightowl Radio Show playlist for August 19, 2022
The following is a playlist for the broadcast of the Nightowl Radio Show, a one-hour college radio show on station WHCL-FM. The show can be streamed tonight at 7:00 p.m. Eastern at whcl.org. Time Artist Song Release 7:01 PM Robin Jolley Marshall’s Portable Music Machine 7:06 PM The Scaffold Lily the Pink Thank U Very…
Read MoreCowbellpedia – math classes in overdrive
I am a big, big fan of televised academic challenge shows. Heck, I’ve already earmarked the upcoming Capital One College Bowl show on NBC as must-watch programming. That being said, I need you to watch this academic competition show from Nigeria. It’s one of the more popular programs in that country, and it features young…
Read MoreMy 2022 Altamont Fair results – and a post-fair good deed.
When was the first time I tried the Altamont Fair’s photography competition? Way back in 2009. It was so long ago, I was blogging about it on a different platform. Way long ago. I didn’t win that year. Nor did I claim any ribbons in 2010. Things picked up in 2011, however, with a couple…
Read MoreMy entries for the 2022 Altamont Fair are …
If we’re talking NASCAR parlance, I treat Competition Season as a tour through the big tracks. The New York State Fair is my Daytona 500, the Iowa State Fair is my Darlington, the Big E is the Bristol Motor Speedway, and the Durham Fair is Loudon. The Altamont Fair, however, is my Martinsville. It’s tight,…
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