It’s cold in this area. Cue audience response – “How cold is it?” Well, it’s so cold, that the KeyBank office building on South Pearl Street in Albany has enough smoke / steam / cloud vapor over its roof, that it now looks like an Olympic torch. Or maybe a cauldron. Don’t believe me? Take…
Read MoreChuck’s 10 best photos of 2024
We’ve got macro photos this year. We’ve got Holiday Train photos this year. We’ve got a photo that took 93,000,000 miles to get to here. So … let’s share, shall we? What we have in today’s blog post are the ten photos that either won awards in Competition Season for me, or that I feel…
Read MoreChristmas in Iverhill: Sleeping with Gretchen Peters
Thursday, December 20th, 1973. If Frank Osterman hadn’t arrived at Iverhill’s only late-night tavern, the 9N Bar and Grille, he might not have even volunteered for this delivery. Or was conscripted for the delivery. He wasn’t sure if there was a true delineation. “You gotta do me a favor,” the bartender said as Frank approached…
Read MoreA Holiday Miracle
Hey, remember last month when I chased the CPKC Holiday Train all over the Northeast? And blogged about it for a whole week? You know … photographed the train in Montreal, drove over and photographed the train in Sherbrooke, drove back down to photograph the train in Albany, then caught it in Menands, and in…
Read MoreThe one thing you DON’T put in a dog cage.
Let’s go over a few things. What do you put in dog cages? Dogs. That’s why they’re called “dog cages.” I suppose you could put a cat in a dog cage if you wanted to. Maybe use a dog cage for some emergency storage. A Houston mother, however, chose to put something else in her…
Read MoreI’m not paying for your commercials any more, Liberty Mutual.
Let’s get something straight right here and now. Auto insurance is an extortion racket. You’re told that your rates will go up if you get a moving violation ticket. You’re told that your rates will go up if your car doesn’t have safety features. You’re told that your rates will go up unless you pass…
Read MoreWhat’s Up in the Neighborhood, December 21 2024
Another winter wonderland out there this morning. Drive slow and take it easy. And clean off that car. Don’t drive like an idiot. Trust me on this. And before you commence your journey for last-minute holiday gifts (again, if you’re buying for me, all I want is Lynda Carter, I’m only asking for the 45th…
Read MoreDave Fleischer’s fourth preserved National Film Registry movie
Every year around this time, the National Film Registry announces 25 films selected for preservation and conservation. The program, which began in 1988, looks to save our motion picture history, and films from the silent era to modern times (including Modern Times) are designated for preservation in the Library of Congress. Among the 25 films…
Read MoreChristmas in Iverhill: The Picture and the Wallet
Monday, December 24, 1973. “Mom, you have to trust me. This is so easy.” “But I don’t understand what you’re doing,” Louise Martin complained, as she watched her son Lloyd hook up the coaxial cable to the television. “Why can’t I just use the rabbit ears?” “Because mom, this will allow you to watch more…
Read MoreDealer’s Choice: The game show that taught you how to gamble
It’s 1974, and local station WRGB just added a syndicated game show to its evening lineup. The game show, filmed in Las Vegas and featuring casino-style games, was called Dealer’s Choice. First hosted by Bob Hastings, and then by Jack Clark, survived for three seasons, and offered contestants the chance for big money and prizes…
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