A part of my childhood passed away last Saturday. Art Clokey, the creator of the wonderful and imaginative Gumby television show, as well as of the reverent and thoughtful Davey & Goliath films, died at the age of 88. How many times did we watch those surreal stop-motion clips of Gumby and his friend Pokey…
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Lifetime free admission to the Baseball Hall of Fame
Yeah, I thought that headline would capture some attention. But it’s true. I currently hold a card called a “donor’s lifetime pass,” which allows me free admission to the Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown, New York. I received it in 1985, just after I graduated from college. I was a creative writing…
Read MoreThe Return of August Cove Resorts
Okay, here’s the deal. I’ve got an hour before I head off to Revolution Hall and play competitive team trivia. I’m trying to download a software program for the Premier Basketball League and learn how to use it. My car still has a rocksalt glaze all over it from my blizzard trip over the weekend.…
Read MoreMy Realistic New Year’s Resolutions
Around this time of year, everybody makes grandiose New Year’s Resolutions that they hope to keep throughout the year, but most likely will completely forget about by January 8. I’ve been guilty of this as well. Don’t get me wrong. Last year I had a resolution to win the Elbo Room Trivia Tournament, Trivia Bowl…
Read MoreMy Best Photos of 2009
I’ve had some great experiences with my camera this year, both in working with the Premier Basketball League, and in personal shots. In July, I ditched my 5-year-old Nikon D70 for a more powerful Nikon D700, and have added more camera lenses and glass for my photographic arsenal. So just for a lark, I looked…
Read MoreMy 10 Favorite “Relax” TV Shows
There are TV shows where I will sit comfortably in my chair and watch all the excitement and action and suspense. There are TV shows where I will throw stuffed animals at the TV screen because of the horrible acting or stupid plotlines or the like. And then there are a special brand of TV…
Read MoreSt. Joseph’s Church from I-787: or, how I spent my Christmas morning
I’ve driven over Interstate 787 countless times. But this time, it was different. Because this time, I wanted to get the one shot that I would never get at any other time of the year. Normally if one were to photograph the magnificent structure known as St. Joseph’s Church, the former house of worship on…
Read MoreMy holiday wish to all
No matter what your faith is or what your ecumenical beliefs are, this is the one time of year when we all wish each other the happiest of holiays, the warmest of cheer, the true seasons’ greetings and peace on earth, good will toward all. Personally, I have my own happy wishes to my wife…
Read MorePhoto Essay: Renovation of the Washington Avenue Armory
Flash back to 2005. At the time, the Albany Patroons were going to return to the Continental Basketball Association, and I had lots of hope for their success. So much so, that I actually plunked down a good sized chunk of change for two courtside season tickets. But upon walking into the Armory for the…
Read More2010 Class of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
A couple of months ago, I analyzed what I thought were the singers and bands that had the best chance of induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this year. So with that in mind, my vote would include Kiss, the Hollies, Genesis, Darlene Love and Red Hot Chili Peppers, with the Stooges…
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