Oh you think I’m making this up? Silly you. According to this news report, a German distillery called G-Spirits is offering several bottles of whiskey, vodka and rum for sale – and that, before the spirits are bottled and sold, the beverages are poured over the naked breasts of a woman. Yes, you read that…
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From Miss Albany Diner to Sciortino’s
On the last day that the Miss Albany Diner operated under that name, I had breakfast there.ย It was delicious. On the first day that the restaurant reopened as Sciortino’s, I had an early dinner there.ย Again, it was delicious. Of course, as I entered the restaurant, my eyes automatically searched for the iconography of…
Read More157,850 and the 20th level
Munchies… It’s the middle of the night and I’ve got a bad case of the munchies. Fridge.ย Leftovers from Brown’s.ย Leftovers from Elbo Room.ย Nah. Cupboard.ย I could make some quick food, fry up some rice… Nah, too tired to cook. I need something more substantial.ย I check my wallet.ย I’ve got a few dollars……
Read MoreSupport the Boy Scouts! Buy some popcorn!!
Last Sunday, I did some shopping at my local home improvement warehouse.ย Nothing major, just a few household items, a quick purchase or two, and I’m out the door – Right into a troop of Boy Scouts, who were waiting just outside the exit. “Would you like to buy some popcorn and help the Boy…
Read MoreHoney Boo Boo Style!
How many episodes of that Honey Boo Boo show have I ever watched? Probably less than none. How many times have I followed this “Gangnam Style” music video that has been popping up EVV REE WHERE? Maybe i watched it twice. But what if somebody took clips from the Honey Boo Boo show… and mixed…
Read MoreAn “Eve of Destruction” stunt show in Orange County
The original plan yesterday was for me to photograph a car stunt show at the Albany-Saratoga Speedway.ย Well, last week the show was canceled.ย So I essentially had a night off. The next day, I received an e-mail from Terry Gappa, a driver for the Thrillmasters stunt car team, asking if I was interested in…
Read MoreLeaf-picking in a rainstorm
My original plan yesterday was to go to the North Country and do some autumn photography.ย But by the time I made it past the traffic jam along the I-87 Twin Bridges, the storm clouds charged through the skies.ย Great, I thought.ย If the storm clouds hold out, and I don’t get rain, I can…
Read MoreBeans, beans, the musical fruit…
I’ll let you fill in the rest of the poem. But for now, have a good laugh at this music video I found. It’s from a New Zealand group called Mother Goose, and they’re singing a song about the wonderful world of baked beans.
Read MoreHere Comes Diamond Dave! LOOK OUT!!
At one time in my life, I had this dream of being a world-famous DJ, just like my idol Grandmaster Flash.ย I thought about rocking the microphone with my own crew, and then spinning the wheels of steel with two Technics SL-1200 MK2 turntables and a super-powered cross-fader.ย Oh yeah, I had those dreams.ย Did…
Read MoreThe $5 Chip
If I’m driving back home on the New York State Thruway, and I’m feeling a bit weary, there are several locations where I can take a little driving break.ย I might stop at Exit 32 and visit my alma mater, Hamilton College, for a while.ย I might stop at Exit 48 and get some food…
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