7 and 7 on Saturday, May 26, 2018

I hope everybody has a special and memorable weekend, and take a moment if you can to remember those who served so that we all can enjoy this weekend.  And not just those who fought in the wars – but also those on the homefront who  protected our cities and towns during times of crisis. …

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7 and 7 on Saturday, May 19, 2018

You might have noticed that the “7 and 7” Saturday blog and podcast share has been slightly bereft of Times Union blog posts. Let me explain. A few weeks ago, I discovered that one of my old photos – a night shot of the Madison Theater – was being used in conjunction with an article…

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7 and 7 on Saturday, May 5 2018

Good morning all.  Let’s now take a moment and enjoy the weekend… and the opportunity to relax, pour a cup of hot coffee, and enjoy this week’s run-through of blogs and podcasts, shall we? And let’s start off with the podcasts, including: This That and the 3rd podcast, “KC-vs. Yakima Series Preview.“ Let’s now putter…

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7 and 7 on Saturday, April 14, 2018

What is this thing outside?  It’s bright and warm and – I looked at it – it burns my eyes.  I think it’s called sunshine.  Haven’t seen it in a long while. But although we had to wait a very long time for spring to arrive, we still get – right on time -the Saturday…

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7 and 7 on Saturday, March 31, 2018

Good morning everybody.  All set for Easter?  Are you enjoying Passover?  Or are you just sleeping late and hoping for springtime to arrive? No matter.  It’s all good. Because it’s Saturday, and it’s time to go through the best of my fellow bloggers and writers and podcasters and observers.  And I hope you enjoy this…

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7 and 7 on Saturday, March 24, 2018

Good morning everybody! Oh it’s going to be a great day … warmer temperatures, an Albany Patroons game tonight, lots of fun here and there… And let’s get it all started with our usual Saturday recap of the best blogs from my fellow bloggers, podcasters, racounteurs and writers. Starting off with our first seven, which…

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