A pre-game moment

One reason I like to get to our seats early enough for Syracuse football games is the unfurling of the American flag by service veterans and playing of the National Anthem by the Pride of the Orange marching band. Many thoughts go through my head. I have been known to sing as I hold my…

Tailgating works even for a night game

The last Syracuse football game took place on a Friday night. Before I forget, yes, the tailgating parking lot my dear wife Karen and I bought into this season was still into it. On a Friday after work, we pulled in about less than two hours prior to the 7 p.m. kickoff, to temperatures under…

Happy Halloween from Central New York

The folks at Syracuse University have the Hall of Languages set up just right for this day. When my dear wife Karen and I walked down the hill after the Orange football game vs. Pittsburgh, they even had a spooky soundtrack playing.

Ride like the wind

A recent work break walk on a windy day caught this guy making the most of the wind at Onondaga Lake Park. On wheels. In the parking lot. Cool.

The arches await

The preparation at Onondaga Lake Park is more serious. I can picture the walkers going through the arches all bright with holiday colors the opening two nights first, though.

Less boats, more lights

The folks are busy putting up the Lights on the Lake displays that line my work walks, for sure. Others have been taking their boats home from the marina. Or to wherever they store them these coming months.