Okay. Let’s get things straight right now. Joe Biden does not control the price of gasoline. Joe Biden is not the President of Sunoco. He is not the main shareholder of Exxon. Gas stations are private companies, they determine the price of fuel based on supply and demand. And let’s face it. They’re not above…
Read MoreOur quarterback dilemma
As a longtime Pittsburgh Steelers fan, I can appreciate all the work that our previous quarterback did for the past 18 years. But now that he’s (finally) retired, the Steelers have a problem. Who’s going to be the best fit to take snaps for the 2022-23 season? And I’m writing this now, not knowing the…
Read MoreThe NEBA Roast Beef – Mike’s Submarines Latch Hook Project
My original plan was to put this latch hook project off for a year or so. But when a different latch hook project got completely FUBAR’d, I had to take this one on immediately. And now I’m on a deadline. Let me explain. A generation of Capital District fast food aficionados will swear by the…
Read MoreWhat’s Up in the Neighborhood, March 5 2022
Sorry if this post is a little late today. I went to the Albany Patroons home opener last night, where they decimated the Massachusetts Monarchs 134-99 in a game that wasn’t even THAT close. Oh, it’s going to be an incredible season, you know it. So with that in mind, let me get to my…
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The Nightowl Radio Show playlist for March 4, 2022
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. This week’s show features songs inspired by, or that take their lyrics and message directly from, the books of the Bible. Besides,…
Read MoreSo it really was a performance lawsuit, right, Dr. Kwiat?
Last week, I blogged about a recent lawsuit filed against one of my local butcheries, Primal, in which an ophthalmologist was told to wear a mask when entering the store (as was mandated by Gov. Hochul’s rules at the time), and he turned around and sued them, claiming that by ordering him to wear a…
Read MoreReconciling my Soviet camera gear
As you know, I have several film and digital cameras, and I can take several of them at any time and go for a photo walk somewhere, anywhere. My cameras come from all over the world. My Kodak Medalist II (“Kodak Red”) was built in Rochester. My AGFA Clipper Special came from Binghamton. My Nikon…
Read MoreThe Latch Hook Covered Bridge Project, and how I screwed it up
I said I wouldn’t do another latch hook project. I swore I would not touch another latch hook project. And then … against my better judgment … I placed an order for latch hook yarn, canvas and hooks to Herschnerr’s online. It is official. Chuck has lost his mind again. Explanation. I’ve been debating whether…
Read More“You’re charging me a ‘refracting fee’??”
Time for a new pair of eyeglasses. Even after two cataract surgeries and ocular implants, I still need eyeglasses for close-up work. You know, like trying to see through a camera viewfinder, or inserting latch hook yarn into a canvas. So I contacted my usual ophthalmologist, Dr. Gesshoo. And as you know from reading my…
Read MoreGoing back in time with St. Joseph’s Church
I have an idea on how to create a stunning artwork out of a photograph and a postcard. Follow along with me, this is fun. I’ve tried working with this “photograph a building and then superimpose an old postcard on that building’s photo” gimmick off and on for a while. It’s a tough concept, and…
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