There will come a day, some day in my life, when all the gifts and skills I have received in my lifetime, I must use them to give back. And thus begins a new day and a new project. Follow along with me on this; I think you’ll enjoy it. It’s one thing to move…
Read MoreCrossing fingers for Just Vic
On April 26, 2015, I was photographing the horses at Saratoga Casino and Raceway (sorry, I still call it Saratoga Harness), when I discovered a horse named Just Vic. I didn’t have money on him in that race; but by the end of that race, he was the only horse I could think about. Just…
Read MoreBest of our TU Community Blogs, June 25, 2015: Ten for Thursday
And now it’s time for this week’s recap of last week’s independent community Times Union blog greatness. Hmm. Just enough time for a recap of last week’s blogs. Sorta makes me sound like John Oliver. All I need to do now is gripe about FIFA for 30 minutes to complete the effect. So you’re not…
Read MoreThe TU’s Best of the Capital Region: Community Bloggers First-Team 2015
If you read my blog for any precipitous amount of time, you know that I am fiercely loyal and supportive of my fellow Times Union community and independent bloggers. I’ve championed their top-quality writing and blogging and observations and repartee. I’ve laughed at their words, cried at their thoughts, and came back feeling better for…
Read MoreCirclePlus.co – a new website by women, for women
We need to take a moment, as a society, and celebrate diversity and all that it brings. We need to celebrate different points of view. We need a moment to celebrate the achievements of all of us. Which is why I’m taking this moment to introduce you to a brand new website, CirclePlus.co. This is…
Read MoreCollarworld: The Plan of a Soul
It was another sunny afternoon at the Meeting Place, the entry point at the afterlife waystation known as Collarworld, the home for pets who wait for their eventual reunion with their masters. And after the new arrivals arrived and were greeted and blessed by St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of all animals, the…
Read MoreHow to survive Father’s Day
Listen, I’m not going to blog again about why my biological father was a terrible parent. And I’m not going to blog again about how my stepfather was a terrible parent. I’ve done that. My opinions haven’t changed. They haven’t softened, either. Those of you who’ve read my blog know that I am a survivor…
Read MoreK-Chuck Radio: A new batch of Sunshine Pop
What is it about sunshine pop – also known as baroque pop or 60’s orchestral pop – that just captures my emotions and my attention? I think it has to do with the intricate melodies and the beautiful lyrics. It’s not sweet like bubblegum pop, and it’s not an acquired taste like artrock. But I…
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A Leica M3 for the 21st century
I was recently “gifted” a Leica M3 camera. Yeah, I still can’t believe it. I’ve run a few rolls through the camera and it’s been totally amazing. So I need to do two things with this camera before I ever use it again. (1) The camera will need a full mechanical overhaul, essentially known as…
Read MoreBest of our TU Community Blogs, June 18, 2015: Ten For Thursday
So I’ve had people ask me, as I’m compiling this weekly Thursday step-aside to showcase ten Times Union bloggers and their works, “How do you determine the ‘Read This First’ entry when you’re trying to showcase all these blogs?” Simple. I think that the Times Union has a great collection of independent community bloggers, those…
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