I saw this clip on the website io9, and it pretty much blew my mind. Let me explain. We live in a world where smart technology is now part of our everyday lives. So much so, in fact, that our every being and essence seems almost dependent on these interactive smart devices. Which brings me…
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Drop-Off Day for the 2017 TRASK charity art auction
Last minute, last minute, gotta hurry, gotta hurry. Sort of my life story. See, although all three of my artworks – The Saratoga and North Creek Railroad, Saratoga Vichy Crate Art Project and Milky Way at the Corinth Reservoir – were accepted into the 2017 Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation TRASK charity art auction… The event,…
Read MoreChuck Miller Creatives Etsy site has new artworks!
After successfully selling some of my photo artwork and prints on the Chuck Miller Creatives Etsy site earlier this year, I figured it was time to add some more prints to the gallery. And so, as several of my pieces finally left the competition realm, I found time to add these prints to the site. …
Read MoreOh no, not the Yakima Sun Kings…
As a long-time Albany Patroons fan, I supported the gold and kelly green for many, many years – through two championships and five regular season titles. And in supporting the team, i also rallied against their opponents and rivals. In the early 1980’s, the Patroons’ closest rivals were teams like the Lancaster (Pa.) Lightning and…
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Testing at the Rexleigh Bridge
New York State has less than three dozen wooden covered bridges within its borders. Some are on private land, others are very inaccessible, even more are barely stable. But there are some amazing wooden covered bridges in our general vicinity, and yesterday I drove to Washington County to capture one.
Read More7 and 7 on Saturday, September 30, 2017
Hey everybody … just remember, “leaf peeping” season is coming. And despite claims from people in the |Berkshires or in the White Mountains that their fall foliage is the best, nobody can top the Adirondacks when it comes to stunning fall foliage. Discuss if you wish. But table that discussion for a moment, and let…
Read MoreDid The Orville plagiarize a 1970’s sci-fi TV series last night?
I’m becoming more and more intrigued in watching The Orville, Seth McFarlane’s sci-fi comedy-drama homage to Star Trek. Yeah, I know, people who watch The Orville are frustrated Trekkors who think that the new Star Trek: Discovery is a Trek show that lost its way, and that The Orville is the Galaxy Quest TV series…
Read MoreK-Chuck Radio: That time when Playboy went “after dark…”
If you haven’t heard by now, Hugh Hefner – the man who brought us Playboy magazine and all that came with it and after it – passed away last night at the age of 91. And while there will certainly be plenty of tributes to the man and his publishing empire and the cultural revolution…
Read MoreThe skillsets, and how to avoid fear of them
Over the years, I’ve developed a series of hybrid crafting and building skills. Not to the level where I could use them in hostage negotiations a la Liam Neeson, but you get my point. From the Dream Window projects, I’ve taught myself the fine art of cutting and trimming glass, as well as using glazing…
Read MoreHow to handle being “unfriended” on Facebook
It will happen when you least expect it. It will happen for reasons that may confuse you. And in this world of instant online gratification, you immediately think to yourself … “What the hell is going on?” Trust me, I’ve had it happen to me. Many times. More times than I care to admit or…
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