What’s Up in the Neighborhood, September 27 2025

Good morning, blog readers, and I hope you have great things planned for this autumn weekend. And by “great things planned,” that must include reviewing the blogs and photos and thoughts of the fantastic people whose works are part of my personal blogroll. As you know, each Saturday I shift the focus from my personal…

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The commenter who ALMOST pulled off a spam link.

This is a free and independent blog. My opinions on this blog are my own and are not influenced by any sponsors or under-the-table donations. And even when I do review products or items on this blog, I always add an FTC disclaimer. That way, you know that the opinions you read are not paid…

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What’s Up in the Neighborhood, August 2 2025

Hi everybody, by the time you read this blog, I’ll be on the road to Syracuse with my entries for the New York State Fair’s photography and arts & crafts competitions. Yep, nothing like a 2 1/2 hour drive to Syracuse and back. Fun stuff. So while I’m doing that, why don’t you check out…

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What’s Up in the Neighborhood, July 26 2025

Good morning, my wonderful blog readers. Hope you have a great weekend planned. Seems like a beautiful day in the Capital District, so there’s plenty of opportunities to go out and have a great time. Me? I’m going to start my day with a little hard work. And by “little hard work,” I mean this…

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What’s Up in the Neighborhood, July 12 2025

Good morning, my wonderful blog readers. Hope you’ve got lots of fun things planned for this weekend, and I also hope the weather cooperates with your plans. I’m making my final cuts and considerations for the New York State Fair’s and Altamont Fair’s photography competitions, and after going zilch-for-four in the Iowa State Fair, I’m…

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What’s Up in the Neighborhood, May 24, 2025

Good morning, my wonderful blog readers. I hope you have a great Memorial Day weekend, wherever you are, and that you’re able to honor those who protected our great nation in all wars, foreign and domestic. So how about we get involved in this week’s blog recap and see what our fellow bloggers and writers…

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What’s Up in the Neighborhood, May 10, 2025

Has it stopped raining yet? No? Well, in that case, come on over to the computer and check out the totally dry and warm blog posts and photos from my fellow bloggers and photographers and writers on my personal blogroll. Let’s see how they’re getting through this rough weather. Have a great (and dry) weekend,…

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What’s Up in the Neighborhood, April 26, 2025

Yep, today’s another early morning rise and shine blog post, because after I get this posted, I’m on the road to the North Country for a photo shoot. But since you’re already up – and you’re expecting the Saturday blog post that recaps the wonderful people on my personal blog roll – well, that’s why…

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What’s Up in the Neighborhood, April 12, 2025

Hey everybody, hope you’re enjoying the weekend and have lots of fun plans. And of course, if you’re reading this blog on a Saturday morning, you know that those “plans” include checking out the great posts and photos of my fellow photographers and bloggers and creatives and thinkers. Let’s get started. Have a great weekend,…

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What’s Up in the Neighborhood, April 5, 2025

It’s a good thing my blog is typed instead of dictated, because my voice is a little hoarse this morning. Which is explainable. I spent last night cheering my lungs out as the Albany Patroons evened their “Route 5 Rivalry” series with the New York Phoenix, taking a 109-103 victory on the Phoenix’ home court.…

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