October sunrise, dog rise

Cool mornings are expected by the family. Two of us appreciated the sun peeking over our backyard trees to say hello on a weekday morning as we approach mid-October. The cherished rescue mutt looked on from the deck as I captured the scene from the back door. Time: a few moments after 7 a.m.

October golf felt right

In the swing. We didn’t quite catch the last summer blast that graced us last week, but when Tater texted me with the invitation to fit in an October round of golf at Camillus last Friday, I was glad to join he, Nolan and Can Man. Pretty, yes. It rained on and off, keeping my…

On top of home ownership

Looking sweet. What happens a couple months short of one year into your first home? For terrific daughter Elisabeth and fantastic fiance George Three, the roof goes. The Roofing Guys came over darn fast and put up the new lid. It looks good. George says he knew it was on the schedule.

A George Two sunset

Deserves an ovation. Always on the lookout, George Two caught this gorgeous sunset from the shore of nearby Lake Ontario. He snapped at the perfect moment. Thank you, my friend.

Skelly finds new friends

Now it’s a flock of Skellys. Go drive past Skelly, terrific daughter Elisabeth advised. Her neighbor’s popular holiday hangout decoration has new friends, I discovered. Happy Halloween is on the way.

Skelly on the Telly

You’re blocking the screen, dude. Wonderful daughter Elisabeth discovered her very own Skelly. No, she did not buy a lawn-sized decorative scary figure comparable to what comes out for holidays on the neighbor’s lawn. She and fantastic fiance George Three now own an inside Skelly. When dear wife Karen and I went over for a…

Berry good decision

Next year’s big stars? Terrific daughter Elisabeth and fantastic fiance George Three decided on what to purchase at Ballantyne Gardens with that gift certificate. Always helpful owner Tim helped steer them to a pair of sturdy blueberry plants. Back by the shed is the talk of ground-placing. I foresee a happy 2023 season …

Erie Canal imagined

What was and could have been. Erie Boulevard runs smack dab through Clinton Square in the heart of Syracuse. Yes, long ago they filled in and paved over the Erie Canal. This art mural that sides a bank on Salina Street reminds me of that. What was and what could have been …

What standard?

Can’t stop change. When I worked in this building back in the day, it used to house the newsroom and printing press of The Post-Standard. There were no windows there. The sign on the other side of the surface carried the hyphen and second word. Ah, progress, they say.

Syracuse unplugged

‘dis cord. A dangling, disconnected orange extension cord dangling from way high is a curious and somewhat disconcerting item to encounter while strolling down Salina Street in downtown Syracuse.