Writing, Photography, and the life lessons I learned from Street Academy
When it comes to medium format photography – using 120 and 616 film, as opposed to 35mm film – I’ve had hits and misses with my cameras. Many of my medium format camera that were once in my possession – the Holga, the Kowa Super 66, the Kodak Brownie Bull’s-Eye – have gone from “Chuck…
Read MoreForty-four weeks. Forty-four weeks between the first post and the last post. Forty-four weeks ago, I noticed that the Times Union’s “Best of Our Blogs” feature disappeared from the print edition. And thus began a protest of conscience to get that feature restored. Background. In 2013, the TU upgraded their printing press – a press…
Read MoreWell, it’s either review an episode of Amish Mafia or watch the PIG game with the NCAA. PIG as in “play-in game.” No question. It’s Amish Mafia review time. Besides, I’m pretty sure we’ll see some PIG games going on tonight. As always, the Amish Church denies the existence of the Amish Mafia. It also…
Read MoreAre you sick and tired of this blase weather? The snowstorms, the cold, the chills, the crappy drivers on the highway who don’t wipe the snow off their roofs unless they’re driving 70 mph and the snow flies off the roof on its own? Do you need a pick-me-up? Do you need to get some…
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Today on K-Chuck Radio, rather than do a whole bunch of video clips that make fun of Irish heritage – you know, those who have a can of Guinness in one hand and are sporting a T-shirt that says “Take me drunk I’m home” – I decided to instead feature some songs that feature the…
Read MoreA few weeks ago, I was contacted by one of the Times Union’s high school bloggers regarding an upcoming project. Their audio-visual class needed someone to interview, and asked if I would be interested in helping out. Well, that was an easy answer for me. See, the high school audio-visual program is helmed by Anne-Marie…
Read MoreYes, I am a die-hard fan of the Albany Patroons, that star-crossed basketball team that came to our area in 1982, won championships in 1984 and 1988, left in 1993, returned in 2005, and left again in 2009. It was a team that sent several legendary coaches to the NBA (Phil Jackson, George Karl, Bill…
Read MoreVincent the tabbycat climbed to the third branch of his meadow tree. The view from the third branch was breathtaking; he could witness the setting sun and the glistening stars. It was his chance for peace and tranquility. And, on occasion, while the king orange tabbycat rested in Collarworld, he would think about the pets…
Read MoreHi there. If you’ve arrived at this blog via the Times Union’s page in the print edition, then I bid you welcome. Every Thursday, I turn over my blog to showcase ten of the best blog articles and posts from my fellow Times Union community and independent bloggers. I hope you enjoy these blogs, and…
Read MoreSo this series has been expanding to show off different Amish communities in different states, all of whom Lebanon Levi wants to take over. I guess Lancaster County just isn’t big enough for our favorite Amish Aid don. As always, the Amish Church denies the existence of the Amish Mafia. But to protect the innocent…
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