Writing, Photography, and the life lessons I learned from Street Academy
I hadn’t done this in nearly ten years. And I have to tell you … I was as nervous as a balloon in a cactus farm. For the first time since the 2007-08 season, I was now the public address announcer for the Albany Patroons, helping the Pats out for their stretch run towards the…
Read MoreGood morning everybody! Oh it’s going to be a great day … warmer temperatures, an Albany Patroons game tonight, lots of fun here and there… And let’s get it all started with our usual Saturday recap of the best blogs from my fellow bloggers, podcasters, racounteurs and writers. Starting off with our first seven, which…
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I have to say this.ย If it weren’t for the Albany Patroons ten years ago, I wouldn’t have gone full-bore into photography. I shall explain. Twelve years ago, when the Patroons returned to the area for their second iteration (Micheal Ray Richardson as head coach), I had a little Nikon CoolPix 800 camera that I…
Read MoreTo paraphrase radio host and guest chastiser Dr. Laura, I am my kid’s dad. Example. Yesterday, I’m glancing through Facebook, and I see a message my son Kris left, as he is looking for any and all recommendations for cheap flights from Seattle to New York. Well now.ย This certainly means that he and the…
Read MoreI’ve written in previous blog posts about my journey.ย It was never easy.ย I survived many trials – everything from vicious child abuse and horrendous bullying, to several adult struggles in parenthood and relationships. Somehow I made it through all those moments. Today … my struggles are more internal.ย Both physical and mental. Last Monday,…
Read MoreIn a previous lifetime, I was a freelance writer for the music magazine Goldmine.ย One of my feature stories involved an interview with all four members of the Vogues, the 1960’s vocal harmony group that had several major adult contemporary and pop hits. Bill Burkette, the lead baritone, was one of the original founding members…
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The Albany Patroons took two big wins from the Kansas City Tornados this weekend, finishing Friday night with a big fat 107-99 win, and Sunday afternoon they claimed a 110-104 win over those same Tornados.ย The Patroons are 17-6 on their first season in the North American Premier Basketball League, and they hold a two-game…
Read MoreAs a kid, I loved die-cast cars.ย Hot Wheels, Matchbox, Johnny Lightning – they were all super-awesome.ย I had the orange track, I had the “launch the cars off the table” starting gate, even a loop-de-loop feature. Lately I’ve been hooked on this cool YouTube channel.ย YouTube user “baremetalHW,” takes beater Hot Wheels and other…
Read MoreHey everyone, I have some great news for the 7 and 7 wrapup. In addition to the blog posts … I’m now adding podcast links. Wow.ย Chuck has REALLY gone forward in the world. ๐ Since it’s becoming harder and harder to find blog posts from the Times Union’s community bloggers – seeing as the…
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Last year, I took this photo – What the Grasshopper Saw – and it won some silk in Competition Season. Now I want this picture to help others in need. I have donated a framed print of What the Grasshopper Saw to an upcoming charity fundraiser.ย This picture will help raise funds for the Alshami…
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