A monument to the lasting significance
Clinton Square can still rock it. Put that Soldiers and Sailors monument amid the lights and glorious sky, and there’s your reflective holiday moment for the day.
Hanover Square dresses up nicely for the holidays, too
Downtown Syracuse’s Hanover Square warms my heart still with its decorated skinny stick trees. The space appeared to be more reflective than ever this year, including a festive spot in the middle of the square. The single star sure is lovely.
Syracuse still gives out a holiday glow
My hands were cold, sure, but I kept my phone out while walking from the Onondaga County Public Library Central branch to my car. OK, I’d strategically parked it waaaaay down Salina Street by Clinton Square, so I could make the most of my iPhone 8 photo moments on Salina Street at holiday time. I…
Is it still a really pretty tree?
So the City of Syracuse switched out to an artificial Christmas tree for the traditional spot on downtown’s Clinton Square for the first time this year. Lots has been discussed in local media spots regarding costs, the saving of one really big live tree that won’t be cut down each year, this and that. I…
May the campus feel united
There’s a feeling of peace that ran through me when I walked past the earth exhibit on my way to evening football games at the Carrier Dome. The Syracuse University Orange is playing basketball games under the big bubble now. My wishes go way past any results on the court. Unrest hit the local campus…
Dog lovers better break out the Kleenex for The Art of Racing in the Rain
If you’ve ever owned a dog, wanted to own a dog or petted a dog you passed on the street corner, bring a full box of Kleenex to your viewing of The Art of Racing in the Rain. The love story between canine Enzo and race car driver Denny is indeed that intense, not to…
I’m ready for my next Mets moments
My dear wife Karen and terrific daughter Elisabeth hit the mark with their birthday gifts. Karen remembered how much I loved visiting memorable Mets exhibits when we visited the Hall of Fame a while back. Mike Piazza, enshrined in Cooperstown. Tom Seaver, in the Hall before him. Now part of my gear. I will be…
Could Jersey Mike’s live up to those TV commercials?
For what seems like a lifetime, the Jersey Mike’s TV commercials have made my stomach growl. Yes, please, on that piled-high sub slathered with The Juice. Alas, often my home Syracuse area is late to land national food chains. Cheesecake Factory. Sonic. Chick-Fil-A. On I can go. Hover over a gallery photo for a description.…
Why do some stay up and some fall?
On a work break walk through Onondaga Lake Park on a warm late autumn day, I wondered … Why do some trees retain their leaves and others drop all of them … While they are standing right next to each other?
OK, now the backyard stuff will rest well
The snow came so quickly this season that I did not get a chance to properly take care of my usual backyard routines. I mean, it seemed to go from 60 F to plow guy in the driveway. In my mind, at least. But the trip to Lowe’s was accomplished to replace the ratty old…
Mark Bialczak 