Last week, I grew a pair of big brass ones and changed the cabin filter on my 2017 Chevrolet Volt Premier (“Lightning’s Girl”). Took about 15 minutes, and saved myself a bit of cash. Now I want to try another swap-out – this time, replacing the engine air filter. Now since this car is a…
Read MoreWhat’s Up in the Neighborhood, August 16 2025
Good morning, all you fine people. We’re traveling through the dog days of summer (woof woof woof), so let’s enjoy the beautiful weather as much as we possibly can. And remember good summer weather preparations – use suncreen, wear a hat, and drink plenty of fluids. In other words, do what I should do. Okay?…
Read MoreSometimes you see a doctor. Sometimes you NEED a specialist.
I shouldn’t ignore this. I shouldn’t try to work around the problem. I shouldn’t just ignore it and hope it heals itself. You know that “I hope it heals itself” never works. It never heals itself. It just gets worse. I thought I could see my regular person to fix the issue. And he looked…
Read MoreThe Latch Hook Covered Bridge project as of August 14, 2025
So … wait … what’s been going on with this hand-crafted rug project of mine? It’s been three months since the last posted blog update. I shall explain. First, a recap. Here’s the left panel of what will be a three-panel rug; I finished this panel earlier this spring. And the last time I posted,…
Read MoreResults of the Altamont Fair Photo Competition, 2025 Edition
I suppose I can thank the “unspokenartmedia” social media account for spoiling some of my personal anticipation yesterday. It’s not their fault. They had no idea. They were simply posting a quick Instagram clip about visiting the Altamont Fair … and pointing out an art piece that they liked. And when they backed away from…
Read MoreMy Altamont Fair photography entries, 2025 edition
I first entered the Altamont Fair’s photography competition way back in 2009. That was definitely ancient times. Every year after that, I brought what I considered as my best photographic works of the year. Sometimes I would win some ribbons and prizes; sometimes I went home sad and winless. And this year, I’ve returned with…
Read MoreI just heard from the New York State Fair, 2025 edition
Waited on those emails all weekend. Waited, waited, waited … And then … after lots of despair … I received word. Last year, four of my photos made the walls of the Harriet May Mills Art Center; this year, I’m hoping for better results. Along with two entries in the Arts and Crafts section of…
Read MoreChuck attempts his own car maintenance. What could POSSIBLY go wrong?
Last Friday, I took my 2017 Chevrolet Volt Premier (“Lightning’s Girl”) to the dealership for an oil change and a tire rotation. All went well. Afterward, the parts desk suggested I return in about a month for a cabin filter replacement and an engine air filter replacement. “How much will that cost me?” I asked.…
Read MoreIt’s Black Bart versus Pistol Pete!
Western-themed sitcoms do not have long shelf lives. There was a 1980’s sitcom, Best of the West, that came and went without a trace. And the satirical The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr. was fun to watch … for the one season it actually existed. That being said, I’m bringing you two failed TV pilots…
Read MoreWhat’s Up in the Neighborhood, August 9 2025
Good morning, my wonderful blog family. It’s a busy day for me this morning; I have to drop off artwork at the Paint Cohoes Studio and Gallery; then I have to drop off my four entries for Altamont. Plus, I have to drop off an electronic piece for rewiring; and I have to drop off…
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