It’s been four months since the Albany Times Union and I parted company, and I left their blogging portal. In those four months, I’ve continued to write and blog and photograph, and I’ve moved toward new goals and new pursuits – as well as a new audience. But lately I’ve received several phone calls from…
Read More7 and 7 on Saturday, August 5, 2017
By the time you read this, I’ll be on the road to Syracuse. See, today is “Drop-Off Day” for my nine – yep, nine – artworks for the New York State Fair’s competitions. Six photographs, and three reclaimed wood items. Wish me luck. But before I hit the road, I wanted to take care of…
Read MoreThe day Captain Kangaroo visited Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood
I had a warm, fuzzy flashback this morning. One of my favorite TV shows as a kid was the Captain Kangaroo children’s show – with the Captain, Mr. Green Jeans, Dancing Bear, Mr. Moose, Bunny Rabbit, the cartoons, all the fun stuff. Another one of my favorite TV shows as a kid was Mr. Rogers’…
Read MoreIf I made the offer … would you accept?
“That’s the photo I want.” He wanted one of my nocturnal astronomy photos. Specifically, he read my blog from a month ago – this one in particular – and wanted a print of this specific photo. I hadn’t initially thought of selling the artwork, it was simply a test for a future Milky Way shot…
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I guess we’re halfway there…
About two years ago, I lamented the fact that Coca-Cola’s #shareacoke campaign – in which their bottles were adorned with peoples’ first names – did not include a “Chuck” in their lineup. And when the campaign resumed every summer, I kept looking for a “Chuck” bottle … and never found one. The closest I came…
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My 2017 Big E photo contest entries are …
I’ve had a pretty respectable run with the Big E’s photo competition. In my last five years of entering photos in this show, I’ve pulled a ribbon with every photo entered. And four of my photos – The Jumbuck, Jesus Saves, Poestenkill Falls and The Heavens Above, The Forest Below – have claimed first place…
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From an eclipse ring to a step-up ring
With three weeks to go until the 2017 total solar eclipse, I’m preparing and testing all my equipment for the day. I was gifted a 62mm solar filter for my camera, and I have a camera with a 62mm focal length – my 19mm f/3.8 Vivitar lens. So yesterday, I tested out my equipment. Went…
Read MorePatriots fans and a no-hitter at the Joe
Here I am, it’s Saturday night, and I decided at the last minute to go watch a Tri-City ValleyCats game at Joe Bruno Stadium. The Cats were hosting the Staten Island Yankees, so I expected a good, solid, tight competition. And boy did I get it.
Read More7 and 7 on Saturday: July 29, 2017
It’s time for another wrapup of my favorite blogs and bloggers, beginning with seven posts from the community and independent blogs at my old blog portal, and then seven more posts from my current blogroll. Take a read and enjoy! But before I begin today’s wrapup, I want to bring your attention to a brand…
Read MoreEverything sounds more exciting when Jim Ross calls the action
I will argue with anybody that the three greatest announcers to ever call a televised professional wrestling match are Gordon Solie, Joey Styles and Jim Ross. Solie brought intelligence and excitement to the game, Styles brought energy and emotion, and “Good Ol’ J.R.” made every match seem as if it was the greatest battle in…
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