Every year, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region puts together a “Big Brains” trivia event, with the proceeds benefiting their organization and helping young men and women in our community. And every year, my Street Academy trivia team participates in this event. Last year, we took third place for the night. This year,…
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Best of Our TU Community Blogs, January 23, 2014: Ten for Thursday
It’s hard sometimes to describe how much effort and talent exists within the Times Union’s community blogging crew. And every Thursday, I find a minimum of ten such blogs that I think you should read. You might not agree with the blogwriter’s opinions or comments, or maybe you will. But whatever the outcome, you will…
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K-Chuck Radio: Hot Soul on a Cold Day
I’m getting tired of this freezing cold weather of late. And if I can’t get the temperature outside to go up a bit… Then I want the temperature inside to rise as high as possible. With that in mind… enjoy this batch of K-Chuck Radio clips, each featuring some classic retro R&B. I promise, if…
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Last night at the Ruck, before the Monday night “Catch the Mania” trivia game began, I chatted with one of the members of another trivia team, the Troyale Family. We were mostly talking about trivia and whether the “Catch the Mania” game was as good as the “Trivia Nights Live” competitions. And somehow, the conversation…
Read MoreWeek 12 of the 2014 “Catch the Mania” Tournament at the Ruck
Right now, momentum is in our favor. My Ruck-specific “Nemesis” team is currently #3 among all teams that play at the Ruck, and #10 overall among all bars that are hosting “Catch the Mania” trivia. Barring a collapse of epic proportions, we are a lock for the final game. That being said… we are not…
Read MoreFrozen serenity in a sunroof
I think at some point in my photographic experiences, I’m going to find ways to enjoy what appears on the sunroof of my 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, my beloved compact sportscar that I’ve nicknamed “The Blackbird.” A couple of days ago, I found just such a moment. Before I continue, you should know something about…
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Dream Window 9: The Madison Theater
Last year, just prior to Historic Albany’s BUILT fundraiser, I received a Twitter message from fellow TU community blogger Silvia Meder Lilly. Lilly, who also operates her own personal DelSo blog, acquired a vintage window somewhere, and wondered if I could turn it into something special. She sent me a picture of the window. @chuckthewriter…
Read MoreI want some Yocco’s
We have some great hot dog places in the Capital District, with Hot Dog Charlie’s and Gus’s being the best of the batch. There’s another place, though, that if they ever came to our area, I would forsake those other hot dog places in a heartbeat. That place is Yocco’s Hot Dogs. Yeah, I know. …
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Time Warner Cable: Here we go again…
Wednesday night. I’m feeling kinda sleepy, and as much as I want to stay up and watch Nashville (who died, Peggy the scheming political aide who married Teddy the mayor, or Will the conflicted country singer who was last seen standing on a railroad track), I’m thinking it’s better for me to get some sleep and…
Read MoreBest of our TU Community Blogs, January 16 2014: Ten for Thursday
Thursday morning. Are you looking for some good reading by the Times Union’s best independent community bloggers? You’ve come to the right place. Grab a chair. Pour yourself a cup of coffee. And enjoy these great blog posts by the TU blog crew, including: Ken Screven’s blog, “Cocktail artist: retired.“ Carl Strock’s blog, “Defending Israel…
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