Landscape always beats profile to me

When I walk past the center atrium of Syracuse mega shopping, dining and entertainment complex Destiny USA, my eyes truly are drawn to the big screen they’ve put up as an attraction. Advertising mission accomplished, money-makers. Yet, oh, my brain. Turn it sideways. Show sports games that are important to the community. What could be.

I could write for this sign company

Spotted by my dear wife Karen and I during a recent trip to Syracuse mega shopping, dining and entertainment complex Destiny USA, an elevator that was not working. And a great way to keep people out of it. Bravo, sign makers.

Up there, in the sky

Cherished rescue mutt Ellie B Dogamous Pyle and I could see it way up there, but we could not hear it. I wondered where that very-high airplane was heading to. And had come from. I am fairly sure nearby Hancock International Airport was not the answer to either end of the journey.

I’m told I belong

One of our loyal community partners at my library workplace graciously gifted us with a very nice plaque. The director picked the place it now hangs. Even though I am not a librarian, my colleagues told me I am considered part of the order. Of this I am happy.

Sometimes I can’t help myself

The other day I was reading my friend Ann Koplow’s blog and a photo jumped out at me. I’m pretty sure that one of her workplace mates had put a sign up that that Judgement. My brain couldn’t help but scream at the e in the middle. Once an editor, always an editor. My library…

Maybe I’ll try one of their non-beers

Walking recently in downtown Syracuse, I noticed the logo for an old joke-telling emporium on a corner awning. Oh, yes, Wise Guys Comedy Club. I recall seeing many comics at a handful of different spots around Syracuse during my decades as a Central New Yorker. At this corner? I remember eating at various restaurants here.…

A big, cold moon over Tipp Hill

My dear wife Karen and I went out to meet friends for a burger and beverage at the Blarney Stone early Saturday evening. When we stepped out into the weekend chill, I had to strip my gloves and clutch my iPhone 8. The big moon over Syracuse’s Tipperary Hill neighborhood simply was magnificent. And then…