Back in the 1970’s, the prime time television networks often featured a mixture of sitcoms, dramas, sporting events and variety shows. Eventually ABC blocked off their Tuesday nights for something special – a series of made-for-TV motion pictures under the umbrella title of the ABC Movie of the Week. And it also had some cutting-edge…
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Here come the Cubans to Heritage Park!
Contrary to popular belief, I’m not the smartest person in the room. But I am the most determined. And when the kind folks at AllOverAlbany.com sent this tweet to one of their followers… @ktesque If anyone might know, it’s probably @chuckthewriter. — All Over Albany (@alloveralbany) August 20, 2012 //platform.twitter.com/widgets.js I had to take a…
Read MoreThe Hero
Nine months ago, I was a frantic, worried father, hoping my daughter Cassaundra would come out of what would have been the worst decision of her life. She pulled through, thank God and all the prayers and white light and well-wishes. Nine months later, I’m worried about her again. But this time, for different reasons. …
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The Cahoots Memorial Restaurant/Bar “Dead Pool”
Remember Cahoots? The bar / dance club in the basement of the Albany Hilton, the place that was touted as the Capital District’s premier nightclub and entertainment center, where “the party never stops”? Yeah, that wasn’t the name I remembered it by. I think the term “meat market” was more used. And no, Cahoots didn’t…
Read MoreDownton Abbey Season 3 videos and spoilers!
All right, who wants some fresh Downton Abbey updates? Okay, okay, not so loud… wow… all of you want some Downton Abbey spoilers? Granted, we aren’t even going to be able to see the new season until it premiers on PBS’ Masterpiece! anthology show in January of 2013 (and between now and then, Masterpiece! should…
Read MoreLosing the Spark
It’s Saturday morning, and I’m making my regularly scheduled visit to Valvoline, another refill of semi-synthetic oil for my Saturn Ion Cardachrome. At this point, my relationship with my local Valvoline shop in Latham is very cordial. The service techs take care of my car, they explain what they’re doing and they explain what I…
Read MoreK-Chuck Radio: The STUPIDEST Rap Songs of All Time!
And I don’t mean “stupid” as in “that’s stupid fresh def, yo.” I mean “stupid” as in “What in the name of Run-D.M.C. were these artists THINKING??????” Trust me. I have NO problems whatsoever with rap music. I grew up with it in my high school, I learned to appreciate and enjoy Grandmaster Flash and…
Read MoreSoftening the Attack
There’s a lot of memories I still hold dear in my life. A lot of good moments, a lot of special events. And when things end, when you find out that they’re done and over… it does affect me. It might be things or events or locations or people that I haven’t thought about in…
Read MoreThe Direwolves Win the Stanley Cup!
Yep. I do enjoy watching the HBO series Game of Thrones. It’s probably the first time I’ve really gotten into a low fantasy series like this – the show is well-paced, the characters are distinctive and unique, and they have lots of talent around the ice. No, I’m not talking about the Night’s Watch upon…
Read MoreMy Commitment to Charities
What can I do to help? Or, more specifically, what can the sale or auctioning of anything I’ve created be able to help? Over the years, I’ve been more than happy to provide several of my framed photos and artworks to organizations, for which the proceeds can be used for various charitable endeavors. Just this…
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