So everybody grab your popcorn and gather around the television / radio / streaming video set this morning. James Comey is going to testify before the House Intelligence Committee regarding conversations he had with President Trump – including those where Trump demanded that Comey swear loyalty to the President, and that Trump wanted Comey to…
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The Definition of Covfefe
Apparently, a lot has happened while I slept last night. And it starts … once again … with a Twitter message from President Donald Trump. Take a gander at this.
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Don’t upset the Wayne County Apple cart…
I’ve been going through an “upcycle recycle” wooden crate phase of late, and my most recent acquisition is this Wayne County apple crate. That’s a cool logo on the front of the crate – NEW YORK WAYNE COUNTY APPLES on the front, along with a few painted apples to effect.
Read MoreHow NOT to ship an important package
I may have mentioned this story before, so forgive me if this seems familiar. Yesterday, I boxed up my four entries for the Iowa State Fair Photography Competition, and brought them to the post office for shipping. I used a Flat Rate Priority Mail cardboard box (cost $13.60 for postage), plus another $13.60 for the…
Read MoreI wish I had a Mach V
We’ve all enjoyed action-packed cars in movies and in television shows. Heck, The Fast and the Furious series may as well star the cars rather than the drivers. We all have our favorites – an orange ’69 Dodge Charger with welded doors and a Confederate flag on the roof; a Lincoln Futura concept car that…
Read MoreThe Return of the Ugly Fish
“I have good news for you, Mr. Miller.” This came from Dr. Templar, my retinal specialist yesterday. For those of you who have been following my latest health concerns and issues, you know that I am currently suffering from massive hemorrhages in the blood vessels in my eyes, and to reduce the swelling in those…
Read MoreEggy’s Place is open… spring is here!
It’s a small little food truck that’s tucked onto an industrial street in the warehouse district. And if I’m in a rotten mood in the morning, I can go there, get an egg sandwich with bacon, and the world is a much better place. And if I’m in a great mood in the morning, i…
Read MoreKellyanne Conway named UAlbany graduation commencement speaker
Kellyanne Conway, the pollster who organized the election campaign of President Donald Trump, has been named by the University at Albany to be its keynote commencement speaker for the university’s 2017 graduation ceremonies. “We are so thrilled to have Ms. Conway speak to our graduates this year,” said UAlbany director of Communications and Development Connie…
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Penance for my sin last week…
Some of you already know about this. And you’ve been supportive. But I don’t want anyone thinking terrible thoughts about me. That, and I need to come clean with everybody. So I hope you forgive me for what I’m about to say. Last week, I was not in the greatest of mindframes. And I did…
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Help me raise money for Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region
Normally I don’t try to use this blog for fundraising purposes. However, this time I would like to ask for your help. This coming Thursday, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region is hosting their annual “Big Brains Trivia Tournament,” a fundraiser to help the organization and its goals of providing education, assistance, mentoring…
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