I’ve been following the news regarding the new construction projects in the Park South neighborhood. Apparently if I read the proposal correctly, two city blocks are going to be plowed over to build new parking garages. One of those areas – the area currently designated as “Phase II” of the construction plans – is currently…
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The Toilet Cheer
I was a Boy Scout once… many, many, many years ago. I only did it for a single year, achieved the rank of Tenderfoot, then left. As much as I respect Scouting, it just wasn’t for me. I do recall the many different camping trips my troop embarked upon. They were fun moments of exploration…
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Final stop… Grand Rapids, Michigan. At ease.
Last week, I told the story of the little Kodak Vest Pocket Autographic camera whose previous owner served in World War I. After I documented the camera’s individual history, I contacted the American Red Cross of Greater Grand Rapids, and asked if they would be interested in the camera as part of their historic archives.…
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The Camera that saw the Great War
A soldier from World War I traced his wartime journey onto the body of his personal camera. The story of where that camera went is now today’s blog post.
Read MoreShirley Temple, as remembered by LadySpaz
Jessica Kitrick hosts a very popular movie review vlog series called “Fools’ Gold,” in which she focuses on the best and the worst of Hollywood. Her reviews are a mixture of satire, appreciation, joy and anger, and are both well-researched and hilarious. While some of them may be a bit NSFW, you should definitely watch…
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“Hey Times Union, where’s my $5,000?”
Where can you find a collection of 1950’s-era comic strips, traffic safety rules, and a Times Union contest from 60 years ago? Right here in today’s blog.
Read MoreSo who was Jerry in Coxsackie?
Saturday morning. I’m driving back to the 518 after a successful photo shoot. It’s a cold day on the New York State Thruway, and I’m just trying to keep warm and stay focused on the road. How many times have I driven this highway? Too many times, I think… it’s not like I notice anything…
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The Snow Day Project: Honoring Wild Windy Bill McKay
When we were kids, we worked on “indoor” or “rainy day” or “snow day” projects to pass the time. Yesterday, I worked on a “snow day” project that turned into both an art piece and a tribute to the legend of Ghost Town U.S.A. Click here to read more.
Read More“Day By Day” and a bass violin
Yesterday my girlfriend Nicole and I saw Godspell at Proctor’s in Schenectady. Totally amazing show, and both of us appreciated the energy and emotion that the cast conveyed in the performance. And yes, I did get a smile out of one of the cast members making reference to The Place Beyond the Pines, which was…
Read MoreRemembering Valle’s Steak House
How young was I went I saw that gigantic Central Avenue sign? You know… this one. See, back in the day, when Central Avenue was better known as Albany-Schenectady Road, Valle’s Steak House was a popular eatery and banquet hall. There were plenty of Valle’s Steak Houses around the Northeast; but the one in Albany…
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