True story. About fifteen years ago, I needed to get away from some stress in my home life. Someone had told me about a competitive team trivia game at the local Hooters in Crossgates Mall. I had never played competitive team trivia before, so I tried it out. Finished in third place among 35 teams…
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“Emergence” S01E01 – trying to figure out which universe this show is in…
So last night, I watched the very hyped new ABC mystery thriller sci-fi drama Emergence. Or maybe it was a Lost spinoff. Or maybe it was a Stranger Things spinoff. Or maybe it was a Firefly spinoff. I’m not sure yet. So here’s what I saw. A police chief, Jo Ellis (Alison Tolman) receive news…
Read MoreSara Rivest: how she handles uncouth people
I don’t know Sara Rivest – I do know her father, Michael Rivest, an expert on professional prizefighting who used to blog in the Times Union blogfarm. Sara Rivest is a reporter with a television station in Kentucky. Here’s an example of her work as a television journalist. She is currently a reporter for WAVE,…
Read MoreWhat happened to Jaye McBride could have happened to any of us
I met Jaye McBride through the Times Union blogfarm several years ago. We’ve remained Facebook friends, and I’ve been very thrilled at her rise through the standup comedy ranks. Jaye McBride has appeared on Comedy Central and has been showcased in several rising star comedy shows. And she’s a tireless worker for the rights of…
Read MoreThe Evolution of a Fractured Coin of the Rebellion
I’ve been fascinated by Albany’s Civil War coinage – the scrip and exonumia produced by Albany’s merchants in 1863, when U.S. currency proved scarce. In the past, I’ve blogged about these coins and transactional storefronts – merchants like D.L. Wing and Straight’s Elephantine Shoes and Benjamin & Herrick Fruits, Here’s a blog post from February…
Read MoreWhat’s Up in the Neighborhood, September 21, 2019
Hey everyone, I hope you’re having an amazing morning and are ready to take on the world. And with that in mind … I’ll step aside and allow you to enjoy some of the great photos and writings and observations from my personal blogroll. These are the posts that deserve your time and your consideration. …
Read MoreTest Shots at the Big E
Last week, I took a new-to-me Nikon EM film camera to the Eastern States Exposition (the Big E) for some camera-test shots. I wanted to see what this little guy would do – whether everything in the camera worked appropriately, and if I could feel confident in using this camera for upcoming projects. The Nikon…
Read MoreWant to acquire a Chuck Miller artwork and help a good cause? SURE YOU DO!!
The SEAT Center in Schenectady – the Social Enterprise and Training Center – works with more than 300 young people throughout the Capital District, young men and women who want to rebuild their lives through educational services, workforce training, leadership development, and community service in their home neighborhoods. The SEAT Center knows that the key…
Read MoreK-Chuck Radio: You’ve never heard of Suzi Quatro?
Okay, if I said to you, “What do you know about Suzi Quatro,” I’m sure I’d get one of three responses. “Wasn’t she on Happy Days for a season or two?” “Didn’t she have that sappy duet song called Stumblin’ In?” “Suzi Who?” I get it. Let’s fill this out. Suzi Quatro is one of…
Read More“No cookies! Not Now – Not EVER!!!”
Television variety shows were all the rage in the 1960’s and 1970’s. Each show would feature a singer or group as the show’s host, there would be a sketch comedy routine of some sort, some guest performances by an up and coming artist (and sometimes that artist would duet with the host), and then some…
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