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…

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.…

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…

Holdouts on the water

When it was warm enough to take my work break walks past the Onondaga Lake Marina, It was still warm enough to take a small boat out on the water. I counted three small vessels holding out. The Fihal Three!

Come right at us, sun

Yes, it comes to greet us kind of late in the morning. But I do like the fact that this late autumn sunrise aims straight toward me through the backyard trees when I let our cherished rescue mutt Ellie B out for her morning meandering.

Fast and Furious franchise can still count on its Rock

The slam-bang of Fast and Furious rolls along right along. This ninth edition of the world-goes-fast franchise isn’t quite a sequel. The adventure directed by David Leitch from the screenplay by Chris Morgan and Drew Pearce does not gather together the familiar ensemble of crafty characters to eliminate the dangers put in front of them…

It shaped up as a good day

A solo trip to the final game of the Syracuse football season allowed me plenty of snapping time for interesting scenes. Even though it was below freezing, some fans still dotted the reserved lots and tailgated for all they were worth as time wound down to the 12:30 p.m. kickoff vs. Wake Forest. It was…