The CPKC Holiday Train Schedule for 2023 has been announced!!!

It’s happening again. That time in late November when I pack my camera gear and chase a Christmas-light diesel train throughout the Northeast. And I can’t wait. CPKC – the merger of Kansas City Southern and Canadian Pacific Railroads – have announced the 2023 Holiday Train tour. As in the past, two trains will criss-cross…

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Mic Tyson and Annie Agar – my new favorite NFL commentators

A few weeks ago, I blogged about the Montgomery, Alabama riverboat brawl, and shared several video clips and commentary from online sources. One of those sources is a Las Vegas-based voice talent who operates under the name Mic Tyson. After I followed him on social media, I discovered that Mic Tyson is a big fan…

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Wait, I have family in San Antonio?

It was an off-the-cuff remark from my aunt in New Hampshire. But that off-the-cuff remark sent me on a detailed investigation. And wow … I found out a lot. Background. As I prepared for this solar eclipse photography trip, I spoke with my Aunt Elaine – she used to operate the Golden Past Antiques store…

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The “Ring of Fire” Annular Eclipse 2023

It’s Saturday morning, and I’m in San Antonio. All I need right now is to get to Pleasanton, Texas – about a 45-minute drive from my hotel. Recap. I’m on total adrenaline mode right now. It’s just me, my Nikon Df cameras, my Maksutov-Cassegrain MC MTO-11CA 1000mm F/10 mirror lens (for the big shots), my…

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Naked Attraction is exactly what it advertises.

There were once very simple rules on cable television. Channels like Cinemax would show softcore adult movies at night – maybe you saw boobs, possibly some tush, but that’s about it. And HBO would also offer some titillating programming with shows like Real Sex, G-String Divas and Cathouse – all pandering to the puerile passion…

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