Last weekend, I posted on Facebook that no matter what the weather was, rain or shine, I would go out shooting.ย Now “shooting” for me does mean with a camera.ย It does not mean that I’m shooting with a rifle or a shotgun or a slingshot or a bow and arrow. Now back in the…
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Bottle Service: The Series trailer is out now!
Last winter, I worked for a few days on Bottle Service, the upcoming web series about life in an upscale New York City nightclub.ย I had a great time, made several friends and contacts, and even got in a couple of scenes in the web series.ย Whether or not I end up on the cutting…
Read MoreSo whatever happened to my Kodachrome gallery artworks?
Last winter, as I wound down my year-long excursion into the world of Kodachrome film, I learned that a gallery in London was planning an exhibition of images created with the iconic slide film.ย I submitted five different pictures, and two of them – “The Railsplitter” and “Toll Gate Ice Cream” – were accepted.ย The…
Read MoreAfter 30 years… we get a new Blotto music video! Yay!!
Once upon a time, the Albany-based rock band Blotto actually broke through and got mainstream radio airplay in the Capital District.ย Yes.ย Their song, “I Wanna Be a Lifeguard,” received spins on FLY 92 and 3WD and Rock 99, just as if it was a national radio hit.ย And in our area, it was. And…
Read MoreWalk up, shake hands, move the tassel, and congratulations
For all of us, it’s a distinct moment in time.ย A moment of accomplishment.ย A moment of triumph.ย A moment of redemption and achievement and success. It could be the rainiest day of the year, but inside your heart is sunny and bright.ย You try to remember every single moment, every instance.ย Those who taught…
Read MoreAre you sure that’s Bryan Adams? It sounds more like Justin Bieber!
You’ve certainly heard of Bryan Adams.ย Rock singer, popular in the 1980’s and 1990’s.ย Not to be confused with Ryan Adams.ย No way should he be confused with Ryan Adams.ย Or Amy Adams.ย Or John Quincy Adams… Bryan Adams has amassed a stunning catalog of amazing rock hits, and some day he may actually end…
Read MoreAlbany County Rail Trail news
In case you hadn’t heard yet, according to this Times Union article last month, a portion of the Albany County Rail Trail will be opened soon for public use. As announced on the Rail Trail’s website, and asย followed up on the Bethlehem blog, the Albany County Legislature, the Mohawk Hudson Land Conservancy and the…
Read MoreIn support of the Albany Public Library
This coming Tuesday, there will be a vote to increase the budget for the Albany Public Library.ย This vote has the potential to keep the Library and its branches open during the weekends and at evening times, and it will help keep these learning organizations available for anyone who needs to use them. While discussing…
Read MoreRest in Peace, Brother Al. And thank you.
How tragic is it that we don’t always thank those who helped us along our journey until it’s too late. Such happened today.ย I read the news this morning that Brother Aloysius Myers passed away. For those of you who never attended Christian Brothers Academy, Brother Al was one of the rocks upon which an…
Read MoreWeek 11 of the $1,000 Elbo Room Spring Trivia Tournament
I’ve never heard of Team Fist before.ย But apparently they showed up last week with a goofy team name, something like “I’m Sick of Osama Jokes,” or something along those lines.ย Last night, they named themselves Team Fist, essentially named after the Elbo Room dinner entree sandwich with about six different meats and a fried…
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