Imagine that you’re having a tough morning. And the day isn’t getting any better. Big projects at work. Car’s acting up again. Bill collectors are messaging you with words like “past due” and “final notice” and “shutoff imminent” phrases. Not the kind of things that make you smile. Let me show you something that could…
Read MoreI’m not in a good mood now, thanks to the St. Louis Griffins.
We should not have lost last night. The Albany Patroons lost on a last-second field goal, 95-93, to the St. Louis Griffins. The Griffins now move to the TBL Championship, while the Patroons – the 2023 season is finished. Ugh. Let me repeat that. Ugh. Look, I can pinpoint every single chance we could have…
Read MoreCheck back with me on June 15, 2024.
I had a great time with the girlfriend over the weekend. We watched that Julia Louis-Dreyfus film You Hurt My Feelings (honestly, I think I’m becoming a big fan of A24 films), we purchased some bird feeders at the Delmar backyard bird store Wildbird Junction, and we had a very enjoyable time together. After all…
Read MoreCall for Entries – the 29th annual New Jersey Photography Forum Show
Last year, I was extremely blessed to have four of my photos exhibited at the 28th annual New Jersey Photography Forum Show in Watchung, N.J. It was a major step forward in my photography career, and I’m so happy to have participated. Of course, this year I’m going to pick from my best images and…
Read MoreWhat’s Up in the Neighborhood, June 17, 2023
Good morning, my wonderful blog readers, and welcome to the Saturday recap on this portal. As you know, Saturdays are for sharing the works of my fellow writers, bloggers and photographers so that you can enjoy what they do. Have a great weekend, everybody!
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The Nightowl Radio Show playlist for June 16, 2023
The following is a playlist for the broadcast of the Nightowl Radio Show, a one-hour college radio show on station WHCL-FM. The show can be streamed tonight at 7:00 p.m. Eastern at whcl.org. The artificially intelligent co-host “WrHCL” has returned for another episode, as we present a mix of classic tracks and rarities. Tune in…
Read MoreCongratulations, Antonio Brown. You’ve achieved something only one other man in Albany sports ever accomplished.
It’s official. Yesterday, the National Arena League took action against the troubled Albany Empire. After weeks of shenanigans and off-field drama that made the team – and the league – a national laughingstock, the NAL has expelled the Albany Empire from their organization. Can’t say as I didn’t see this coming. Nah, I didn’t see…
Read MoreRomance at the edge of the world
A while back, I was at the Helderberg Escarpment at Thatcher Park. For those who are not familiar, the Helderberg Escarpment is an overlook that gives a fantastic view of Albany and the surrounding counties. Heck, on a clear day you can even see Vermont’s White Mountains. There’s also a solitary tree that grows between…
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My 2023 photo entries for the Iowa State Fair are …
I have to tell you a secret. I almost missed the deadline for the Iowa State Fair Photography Salon’s entries. See, I thought the entries were to be delivered to the Fairgrounds by June 17th. And I prepared for that date, hoping to get my last two photos done in time for shipping. Well, guess…
Read MoreCaption Time: What’s in the trophy?
You know … I could write a blog post about how the Albany Patroons set a new team franchise TBL scoring record against the Newfoundland Rogues on Friday (134-108) … and then surpassed it last night by beating Newfie again (135-108) to advance to the TBL Regional Finals … But I want to share this…
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