He was a gentle giant. Six foot eight and a smile that could light up a room, with a presence that let you know that he was in charge. He was an educator and an administrator and a friend to everyone he ever met. And now he’s gone. At 47 years young. The Albany City…
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Saving a family from war-ravaged Mali
Last year, Modibo Diarra played for the Saint (N.B.) John Mill Rats of the National Basketball League of Canada. He helped the Mill Rats make the playoffs, and he’s one of the team’s most popular and community-oriented players. This offseason, however, the 6’10” center from the University of Memphis is s trying to achieve more…
Read MoreLight up the Man Candles
I really do appreciate the scents and aromas of Yankee Candle’s line of candles and oils. There’s nothing like that “Balsam and Cedar” fragrance that makes a room feel like it’s Christmas time – and by the way, are you aware that “Balsam and Cedar” is nearly Cabbage Patch Kid impossible to find during the…
Read MoreThe frontrunner for Dumbest Criminal of 2012
Say hi to Kenny “Boom” Smith. According to the website clickondetroit.com, this young man from Detroit had an idea. He created a machine that could print counterfeit money – specifically, “bleaching” $5 bills and printing over them to make them appear to be $100 bills. Apparently his way of “making money” has been successful, in…
Read MoreGame of Thrones: Monopoly Edition
So I’m really getting into the Game of Thrones television series. I really never thought I could enjoy a fantasy drama series, but I gotta hand it to HBO – they really pulled it off and it looks fantastic. Now I know there’s plenty of tie-ins with Game of Thrones – you can go to…
Read MoreIt’s a wing sauce AND a TV show!
Last night I played trivia at my favorite brains-and-food location, Brown’s Brewing. I usually get to the restaurant early, place my food order ahead of time, and finish off my dinner as the first trivia questions are asked. I went through the specials menu for that night’s dining suggestions. Ah, there’s the craft beer flavor…
Read MoreThe Ripscale
Sunday was a rough day for me. Mothers’ Day is a very draining holiday. My mother passed away six years ago, and there’s a lot of emotions going through me. Not good ones. I thought about going over to Washington Park and photographing the tulips, but parking was almost non-existent. Downtown Albany was tougher to…
Read MoreWant to see the first episode of the new TRON cartoon series? Sure you do!
While we all wait for the third installment of the TRON movie series (yes, there will be a third film), Disney has chosen to whet our appetite by debuting a brand new TRON animated series on their Disney XD cable network channel. First off, here’s a preview of the new series, which will be called…
Read MoreIt’s not exclusive to the one who gave birth to you.
It’s customary on Mother’s Day to remember those who gave birth to us, those who nursed us and weaned us and drove us to every Little League and AYSO event. The ones who were there in the audience when we graduated from school; the ones who were in the church saying, “That’s my boy up…
Read MoreResults of the 2012 Times Union Community Bloggers Minigolf Tournament
It was an absolutely beautiful day at FunPlex Fun Park; the sun shone through the azure-blue Saturday skies and everyone at the park was having a great time. As were Stephanie Snyder, Jason Purvis and myself – as we competed in the inaugural Times Union Community Bloggers Minigolf Tournament. Prior to the event, the three…
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