Writing, Photography, and the life lessons I learned from Street Academy
As you know, last month I underwent cataract surgery to remove and replace a clouded lens in my right eye. The healing process seemed to work out well … But now it’s time to operate on my left eye. There’s a cataract in there as well. And now, all the nerves and worries are back.…
Read MoreHe was a keyboard pioneer in rock music, as he brought synthesizers and electric pianos to AM pop radio. His wife was an amazing singer whose voice paired well with his keyboards. And whether they were singing Motown classics, Neil Sedaka tracks, or their own compositions, the Captain and Tennille were top 1970’s hitmakers. Daryl…
Read MoreOkay. I waited two weeks to finally watch the Netflix movie Bird Box, the horror film where a spreading virus / madness / airborne invasion attacks people into suicide – and to spread to others to convince them to commit suicide. If you’ve seen the film, you probably have an opinion as to what the…
Read MoreLong time readers of my blog will remember when I used to hate-watch the Discovery Channel faux-docuseries Amish Mafia, a program about the clandestine machinations among the Pennsylvania Dutch Amish and Mennonite communities. The show was silly, it was offensive, it was hilarious, it was blasphemous. It was one of Discovery’s hottest shows, and then,…
Read MoreWow. What a year. There were new adventures in my life, new accomplishments, new challenges and new goals. And as we reach the final day of 2018, I wanted to look back on my year of blogging and review what my blog has accomplished. And the ten biggest stories – including stories that have spanned…
Read MoreOver the years, I’ve taken more than a few pictures of the Mail Pouch Barn in Dutchess County, New York. I’ve tried capturing it in black and white. I’ve tried capturing it in infrared. I’ve tried capturing it in an ultrawide shot. Nothing seemed to scream at me, “Chuck, this is the photo, enter it…
Read MoreWelcome to my Saturday feature, “What’s Up in the Neighborhood,” where I share the best blogs from my blogroll – the ones about food, travel, culture, photography and lots of other things. No time to waste, let’s get right at it, shall we? Blogs for the food The “Burnt My Fingers” food blog, “Capering into…
Read MoreLast year, the Albany Patroons returned to operation from a decade-long slumber. They joined the newly-formed North American Premier Basketball League, an eight-team circuit that spanned from coast to coast. As you know, I am a huge supporter of the Patroons, and hve been for many years. So I bought a ticket … put on…
Read MoreLast Monday, in all my running-around errands, I took a personal moment for one final duty. I had its memories removed and preserved. And as soon as I receive a special part from Amazon … I’ll restore the memories once again. No, Chuck is not channeling his inner mad scientist. I was not cruising the…
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It’s Christmas Eve. I’m thinking of last-minute shopping, maybe getting a few last-minute projects out of the way … And as I look out the window… I see snowflakes. Is there enough snow on the ground? Yeah. Is there enough time to get there and back? Yeah. Plans change in a second. Instead of my…
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