So yeah, if it weren’t for bad luck I’d have no luck at all. Last Friday, I drove home from one of my doctor’s appointments. I’m hungry as anything, and I’m already in pain from my left foot being completely wrecked. I need some comfort food. Nothing major, maybe a chicken sandwich and a diet…
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K-Chuck Radio: Uplifting music for troubled souls
As you may know, lately my spirit and motivation have been lower than the bottom of a muddy tire tread. And it was suggested by my blog buddy Roger Green that I should find some happy music to listen to – you know, songs that make me smile. Singalong material, if you will. Audiophonic energy.…
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The get-well-soon card that wasn’t.
As you know, six months ago my beloved 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS was destroyed in a horrible car accident. And since then, I’ve received a plethora of cold-calls from extended vehicle service contract telemarketers who want me to sign up for their $3,000+ contracts that wouldn’t even replace an air freshener without a copayment. And…
Read MoreBest of our TU Independent Blogs, November 10, 2016: Ten for Thursday
Before I begin today’s blog recap, I need to talk about the election Tuesday. Because the victory in that election is important. And the Times Union’s community and independent bloggers should all celebrate. Yes, I’m talking about the election victories of TU bloggers Angelo Santabarbara, Patricia Fahy, John McDonald and Jim Tedisco, all of whom…
Read MoreYou always remember your President’s first move…
This morning I woke up and discovered that we’re now headed for a Trump presidency. And I thought the side effects of my new pain medicines couldn’t make me any more nauseous. With that in mind, I’d like to bring up a thought. In my lifetime, I’ve experienced Presidential administrations going all the way back…
Read MorePull the lever, fill in the circle
Just wanted to share this little video I made a few years ago – four years ago, to be precise. And the words still ring true, even if the candidates are different. You need to vote today. Get out to your polling place and vote for the candidate of your choice. Vote for the person…
Read MoreLiz Frank and the Frankenboot
I don’t know when it started. I don’t know if it started and I never knew it. But Friday night, I was in the emergency room. My foot was throbbing in pain. I could barely walk on it. And all the times I thought it might be something else – a blood clot, an infection,…
Read MoreThe results of BUILT 2016
For the sixth consecutive year, I am fortunate in that my artworks have been accepted to the Capital Region’s premier charity art show, Historic Albany Foundation’s BUILT: Architecture Through Artists’ Eyes. Three of my artworks – Coca-Cola 2015, The Pew of Holy Innocents, and Dream Window 17: Friday Night Fish Fry – are among the…
Read MoreSkip a YouTube ad, catch some malware?
Yesterday, I was zipping around YouTube, looking for some clips for an upcoming K-Chuck Radio blog entry. One of the tracks I wanted to include was an upcoming collaboration between Pentatonix and Manhattan Transfer on a version of “White Christmas” from Pentatonix’ upcoming album. Oh, here it is, right here on YouTube. Let me just…
Read MoreBest of our TU Independent Blogs, November 3, 2016: Ten for Thursday
Man oh man, we’ve got some great Times Union independent and community blogs in the collection this week. Really awesome stuff here. And you should know, these men and women write these blogs for the specific reason of entertaining and informing you. They’re independent in that they don’t have to answer to Big Hearst in…
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