I could have written today’s blog post about the vile swill that happened at New York City’s Madison Square Garden yesterday. I could have written about the vulgar and reprehensible jokes and insults against Hispanics and against people of color and against (fill in the blank). Other people can write about such things. I want…
Read MoreLet’s crack open that McFlurry machine and make it work…
You hear these stories every so often. And you wonder to yourself, “Why make it so hard to fix something?” Follow me. Whenever I have a problem with one of my cameras – I might need my Nikon Df sensor cleaned, or one of the parts may need a refurbishing – I’m supposed to ship…
Read MoreWhat’s Up in the Neighborhood, October 26 2024
Hey everybody, gather round for some spooky stories, twisted tales of things that go bump in the night. No, I’m not talking about a 1:30 a.m. snack break and you stub your toe on the way to the fridge. I’m talking about the weekly blogroll recap. And there’s some great stuff here, so make sure…
Read MoreMy CPKC Holiday Train Chase got a sweet car-charging treat
I’m planning a big five-day CPKC Holiday Train chase this November throughout New York and Quebec. Because, yeah, of course I am. That being said, I want to make this trip not only the best train chase I’ve ever achieved; I also want the train chase to be as green as possible. And by “green,”…
Read MoreHey! Real “election interference” in the Capital District, caught on video!
I’m totally skeptical when anyone screams of “election interference.” You know, the clandestine crackpot claims of fake pre-filled ballots and security-cracked election machines and all that. People who believe that stuff probably also believe that [insert wackadoodle story here]. Well, I’ve got news for you. I actually have proof of a clear-cut election interference action.…
Read MoreFernando Valenzuela made me pay attention to the game.
For me, baseball in the early 1980’s was a mixed bag. I still had some affinity to the New York Yankees (especially pitcher Ron Guidry and slugger Reggie Jackson), but I also liked the power of the Pittsburgh Pirates (heck, Willie Stargell could knock any pitch over the center field wall with ease). But how…
Read MoreThe “Be Kind” dramatizations – morality plays with hilarious acting
These come up on my YouTube feed now and again, and one in a while I’ll click on the clickbaity title to watch them. And trust me, these morality plays – which all center around being a good person, doing good things, and if you do bad things, you’re going to get your comeuppance in…
Read MoreLandmines
I’ve stepped on many figurative landmines in my life. Sometimes I know where the landmines are and I try to avoid them, but you can’t avoid every landmine. Sometimes you think you’ve stepped in a safe area, only to discover that you’ve placed your foot on an unmarked landmine and BOOM. And in that BOOM,…
Read MoreRevolog Kosmos at the New York State Fair
I’ve used Revolog’s boutique textured film in the past. It’s a fun film to work with, as you can combine your photography skills with a little chance and a little luck – to get incredible images. Revolog pre-treats their film with everything from little spots to electrical fractals to textures, and those get transferred onto…
Read MoreWhat’s Up in the Neighborhood, October 19 2024
It’s not unusual for me to add or remove links from my personal blogroll. I’ve added a few in the past couple of months, and I’ve removed some inactive ones. It happens. But all that means is that when you visit my blogroll, you get a wonderful mix of different topics and images and thoughts.…
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