Writing, Photography, and the life lessons I learned from Street Academy
My friend Paul Rapp posted an old license plate on his Facebook page.ย The plate read “LHBLOTTO.”ย That’s because Paul Rapp is also F. Lee Harvey Blotto, the drummer for the legendary Albany “I Wanna Be A Lifeguard” rock band.ย He mentioned that several of the bandmembers also had customized license plates for their cars…
Read MoreBefore I begin this little blog post, let me start out with this comment.ย I appreciate all theย Stewart’s shops in the area.ย I appreciate that I can get food quickly and cheaply, and the cashiers are very nice and friendly. That being said… There seems to be a little problem with spelling at Stewart’s.…
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I’ve blogged in the past about how my sainted Grandma Betty used to make the tastiest fried eggs for breakfast.ย They were delicious and nobody could ever make a better fried egg. But over the past few days, I’ve taken my memories of her fried eggs and turned them into a tasty open-faced breakfast treat…
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It’s no secret that I have a love-hate relationship with the social media site reddit.ย That being said, I participated – for my third consecutive year – in reddit’s online “Secret Santa” gift exchange program.ย I had a lot of fun with it, I enjoyed the gift I received and I know my “giftie” enjoyed…
Read MoreAnd I’m kinda ashamed of myself right now.ย I promised I would never do this.ย At least not for a few more years. But I did it.ย And at the time, I really didn’t consider what I did to be wrong.ย Nobody stopped me.ย Nobody questioned my motives. I mean, there’s rules.ย And those rules…
Read MoreIf you’re a fan of equestrian sports – whether thoroughbred racing or harness racing or steeplechase or dressage – you know that there are certain rules regarding a horse’s registered name.ย All names must be submitted to the Jockey Club for approval; and the rules are simple.ย You cannot have a horse’s name exceed eighteen…
Read MoreI have many friends who visit the various Disney theme parks as often as they can. They really enjoy the experience, and they love interacting with the Disney park employees – er, “cast members,” as they’re properly termed. My friends know all the secrets about having a great time at a Disney park – what…
Read MoreHas it become the newest tradition for the holidays?ย I think it has. It’s the 21st century version of singing carols throughout the neighborhood.ย Get a bunch of your friends, plan a secret rendezvous at a shopping mall or public park, and then all of a sudden – it’s a group performance.ย A flash mob.ย …
Read MoreI haven’t had the greatest of weeks of late.ย It was Sunday night and I was on my way home after working on a very long and arduous project. I need some snacks.ย Time to stop at the nearby Hess station and pick up some pick-me-ups. I figured I’d pump some gas first.ย Pulled up…
Read MoreOne of the main rules of television commercial advertising is to make your commercial memorable… and to make sure your viewers know what you are selling. Well, a company named Wink definitely achieved the former… With one of the most suggestive commercials I’ve ever seen on network television. The commercial starts with a woman practicing…
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