Depending on where you’re reading today’s blog, I hope you have taken plenty of precautions for this upcoming snowstorm that’s about to blanket most of America. Make sure you have all your provisions, that your car has plenty of fuel, that you’ve got enough rock salt and/or icemelt for your walkway, and that your fur…
Read MoreBachelor Cooking: Cheese and Pepperoni Cookies
For those who are new to my blog, the “Bachelor Cooking” category is me trying out simple and complex recipes for one. Sometimes it’s simple things (i.e., how to boil water), and sometimes I step up the difficulty level (i.e., fetch the can opener). I saw this recipe online, and tried to re-create it. I…
Read More“The Sheep Detectives” and “The Testament of Ann Lee” could be my serious eyebleach right now
It’s been a rough few weeks. The horror in Minnesota. Climate change-enhanced storms ready to pulverize the neighborhood. Prices skyrocketing on everything out there. I need something to help me get through all this. And it may involve this upcoming motion picture. Let me explain. In times of turmoil, I’ve sometimes relied on eyebleach. No,…
Read MoreThe Hermit Crab Shell
The last time I was on a macro photography kick, I stopped at a pet store with the idea of finding something that would look fantastic in a close-up, detailed image. I purchased a hermit crab shell – hey, you can’t go wrong with a spiral shell, can you? – and took it home. Figured…
Read MoreK-Chuck Radio: A moment of Midnight Oil memory
Rob Hirst, the powerful drummer for the legendary Australian socially conscious band Midnight Oil, passed away from pancreatic cancer. He was 70 at the time of his last day. Hirst was a founding member of Midnight Oil, and was part of the group’s songwriting and percussion. He was the heartbeat of Midnight Oil, and he…
Read MoreElement Ball: Letter Gothic
My Grandma Betty worked as a secretary for the anesthesia department at a hospital. And on occasion, if I was a good boy, she would take me with her to work and she would show off her fancy typewriters – which at the time were IBM Selectrics. I’m a little kid and I’m fascinated by…
Read MoreDisplaying The Shooting Star at Albany Center Gallery’s 2025 Members Show
Albany Center Gallery hosted their 2025 Members’ Show, with an opening night gala last Friday evening. It wasn’t just an opening night for the gallery; it was also an opening night for their new home location at 48 North Pearl Street, in the former Schatz Stationery building. What does this mean for ACG? Larger space.…
Read MoreWhat’s Up in the Neighborhood, January 17 2026
Good morning, blog readers, just a quick recap before I go outside and do lots of stuff – (opens door) (sees snow outside) (closes door) Yeah, I’m staying inside and doing chores. 😀 But something that’s NOT a chore is taking care of the weekly recap of those wonderful people on my personal blogroll. So…
Read MoreThe Steelers head coaching choice I would NOT want to see
Think about this for a second. Since the 1969 season, the Pittsburgh Steelers have operated with only three tenured head coaches. Chuck Noll, Bill Cowher, and Mike Tomlin. Between them, they’ve claimed six Super Bowls in eight trips. And for the past 20 years, the Steelers have NEVER had a losing season. By comparison, there…
Read More“Check one, check two, can you hear me?”
My trivia hosting experience has improved over the past few months. I will admit to nerves and jitters the first couple of hosting dates, but now I feel more confident in my efforts. However … there is one teeny weeny issue that’s essentially derailed my best efforts for a technically perfect hosting event. My sound…
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