At some point in time, they’re either going to take down the L-Ken’s Diner sign, or the Town of Colonie will have it designated a local landmark and have it completely restored. But until one of those two things happens, I’m going to use the L-Ken’s sign for my photographic tests. Such is the case…
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Harrison Ford returns!
It was 1977, and I stood in line with hundreds of other theater patrons for the chance to see Star Wars at Northway Mall’s Cine 1-2-3-4-5-6.ย I had already read the first three issues of the Marvel Comics adaptation of the movie, so the timing was perfect as far as I was concerned. And yes,…
Read MoreI have to do this right.
It’s been a long time since I’ve had a chance to do this.ย A long, long time.ย And this isn’t just a “one-time” thing.ย I have to impress.ย I have to put my best foot forward.ย If I do this right, it will be an evening to remember.ย For all the right reasons. And if…
Read MoreK-Chuck Radio: Pawn to King 4…
I feel like challenging myself today. So on today’s K-Chuck Radio, all the songs on the playlist will have a reference to the game of chess. Ready? Set? Your move. Of course, if I’m saying “your move,” we have to start with… YES Your Move Would someone please give me a convincing argument as to…
Read MoreIs an Apple iWatch in my future?
I’ve blogged in the past about how I can’t seem to acquire a decent wristwatch. How I’ve obsessed over my dream watch, a Tag Heuer Steve McQueen-branded chronograph. How I’ve missed my Timex Datalink watch, that allowed me to download phone numbers and PDA information by simply holding my wrist to my computer monitor and…
Read More“The Breakfast Club” on the Royale With Cheese Movie Club
Are you serious, Chuck? You’ve NEVER seen “The Breakfast Club,” not once, not ever? Do you know what Molly Ringwald does with her lipstick?ย Or when Judd Nelson and Emilio Estevez get in that fight over – If I “knew” all these things, I wouldn’t need to see the film, now would I? Nearly 30…
Read MoreThumbs up for Rainy Day Credit Card Company!!
A couple of weeks ago, I was on my way to downtown Albany in a morning drive, it’s nearly 50 degrees on a late January morning, I’ve got the moonroof open on my Blackbird and I’m singing along with the car radio.ย Yep, Chuck is happy… RING RING RING Hmm.ย 1-800 number.ย What’s going on?ย …
Read MoreAdele is NOT a couch!
It’s been a while since I considered watching the Grammy Awards on any regular basis.ย I mean, yeah, the fact that fun. win for Best New Artist for having their song “Some Nights” rip off “Cecilia” so much I expected to hear Art Garfunkel in the background… That’s okay.ย If fun. can win for Best…
Read MoreK-Chuck Radio: Snowstorm? What snowstorm?!?
Here’s how I deal with a snowstorm. I shovel the front walk of my porch, I shovel the portion of the sidewalk, I drop some rock salt on the stairs so visitors don’t slip, and then I crank up all the poppy-bubblegum songs I can find on my iTunes player. And since it’s a bitter,…
Read Moreprojectart at the Northeast Home Show
FTC Neutrality Rules and Disclosures: Although the Northeast Home Show is sponsored by the Times Union, I was not paid to endorse the show, nor did I request any remuneration for writing this blog. Okay, now that the disclaimer’s out of the way… It’s Friday afternoon.ย Snow’s coming down all over the Capital District.ย But…
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