Merry Christmas from my part of the world

The lights around my library workplace were just right for me to play around for this year’s Christmas photograph. Make that photographs. May your day be filled with joy.

I might be leaving everybody in the dark about Lights on the Lake

So for the pair of walking events to enjoy this year’s Lights on the Lake spectacular, I was off for my work trip to St. Louis. No, I could not get photographs from there. Upon my return, my plan has been to make the best of things by rushing down to the route after my…

Will this Clinton Square tree grow on me?

Syracuse city-goers used to complain that the real trees cut down and brought to Clinton Square for the annual holiday celebration were always decorated the same. From this year on, we’ll have the same artificial tree. I will give the decorators this. The lighting pattern is far different than years past. Here’s a nighttime view…

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…

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.…