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,…
Read MoreCan my Pentacon Six TL handle a Saratoga, Corinth & Hudson Railroad shooting day?
This is the day. Pentacon Six TL “full debut day.” Because on this day, I am going to put this medium format East German camera through its paces. I’ve already run tests and trials … now let’s see if it can act like a camera that’s worthy of staying in my arsenal. I’ve packed several…
Read MoreWhat’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…
Read MoreLightning’s Girl is still street legal
In New York State, the Department of Motor Vehicles will “kindly” send you an alert that your car either needs its yearly inspection sticker, or that your car needs its biannual registration. Yesterday, I took care of renewing my 2017 Chevrolet Volt Premier’s inspection. $21 later, Lightning’s Girl had a fresh new sticker on the…
Read MoreWhat’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,…
Read MoreWhat’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.…
Read MoreWhat’s Up in the Neighborhood, March 22 2025
I know the calendar says spring is here … but the outdoor temperature says winter ain’t leaving any time soon. So I’m staying inside today and putting together today’s weekly blogroll of the great stuff from my fellow bloggers and writers and photographers. Check them out, why don’t you? Have a great weekend, everybody!
Read MoreWhat’s Up in the Neighborhood, March 8, 2025
Remember everyone, tomorrow begins Daylight Saving Time. So what does that mean? Well, you don’t have to reset your cell phone, that will happen automatically. Pull out your vehicle operations manual to change the clock on your car dashboard. And as for the clock on your microwave … leave it alone, it’ll be fine in…
Read MoreA Talk with Mrs. Tillman
Lillian Tillman-DeWitt is 92 years young. And I count her as one of the seven angels who watched over me through trying times. I met Mrs. Tillman, as I knew her then, in December 1979, when I walked through the doors of 165 Clinton Avenue, the building known as the Albany Street Academy high school.…
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