At last night’s blogging event, I was chatting with a group of bloggers and readers, and during our conversation – which involved battling holiday mall traffic – I recalled an anecdote of how I got some sweet revenge for those who are too impatient for a parking spot. Black Friday, 2007.ย This was essentially the…
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New “Upstairs Downstairs” episodes in America this April…
A while back, I blogged about one of my favorite 1970’s TV shows, the period drama Upstairs, Downstairs. This British television series ran for several years on PBS’s Masterpiece Theater, and was a fascinating series to watch.ย The show revolved around a political family, the Bellamys (who lived “Upstairs” at 165 Eaton Place) and their…
Read MoreAnother fun Times Union blogging meet ‘n greet
Thanks to everyone at the Times Union, including blog boss Michael Huber, for putting together another great event – a Christmas party in which bloggers and readers can get together and meet each other and have fun. I had a great time chatting and conversing with my fellow bloggers, as well as with several people…
Read MoreWhen “A Christmas Story” First Played in Albany
The Times Union blogging meet-up tonight – a viewing of “A Christmas Story,” with a post-movie get-together across the street at the Albany Brown Derby – should be a lot of fun.ย I’ve seen the list of bloggers and readers who will attend the event, and I think it will be a great time. Now…
Read MoreSo the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame elected…
Before I say who got in, let’s recap from my “betting sheet” earlier this year. THE BEASTIE BOYS I said: Chances are Decent.ย Maybe not first ballot, but they’ll get in someday. Did they get in? NO. My response to that: That just wallows in lameness. BON JOVI I said: They’re in.ย Without question. Did…
Read MoreNOTE: 50cm x 60cm does not equal 20″ x 24″
I’m excited that the AOP Gallery in London is showing my Kodachrome artworks in their gallery this January.ย My two photographs – “The Railsplitter” and “Toll Gate Ice Cream” – will be on display in an internationally-recognized art gallery as part of a show dedicated to the photographs taken with Kodachrome film.ย That’s some serious…
Read MoreAlbums I Want to Be Buried With: George Winston, “December”
If I have to put a holiday album in the casket with me and all the other records, there are really only three choices worth storing.ย They would be, of course, the first edition of A Very Special Christmas (the one with Run-D.M.C.’s “Christmas in Hollis”) I could also have included A Christmas Gift For…
Read MoreThe Parking Lot Incident
The following blog post you are about to read is true.ย I only wish the ending could have changed. It’s a few days before Christmas in 2006.ย The Wal-Mart parking lot at Crossgates Commons was packed with shoppers, and I patiently drove around the parking lot, hoping to find a parking spot that would only…
Read MoreWeek 14 of the $2,500 Elbo Room Trivia Tournament
When it comes to competitive team trivia, although getting the answer to a question is important, what’s more important is knowing WHY you get that answer correct.ย What was it in your past that reminded you of where you were and what you were doing when that answer came to your mind? Okay, forgive me…
Read MoreHey City of Troy… I have some photos for you
So I had a good laugh this morning, as I found out that the City of Troy has been using a series of photographs of a Boston neighborhood as part of their letterhead and advertising. Well, never let it be said that I don’t have sympathy for the City of Troy in its plight.ย So…
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