The Syracuse University college football season ticket experience took 2020 off for my dear wife Karen and I, frankly one of the lesser concerns in that first year of the world vs. COVID-19. The bounce back earlier in 2021 was enough to convince those that decide such things that people could again return to live…
Our first experience in the renovated Carrier Dome happened to take place Saturday, on the 20th anniversary of 9/11. The unfurling of the flag held by important service folks, playing of the National Anthem by the Syracuse marching band and flag graphic rolling on the new center of the field video board provided a memorable…
There’s something about the way a tree can stand tall no matter when the lake is there, always.
Twenty years ago. It seems as if Sept. 11, 2001 was yesterday, that morning when I sat at my desk in the big daily and we newspaper folk heard and saw that first emergency alert break into the always-on TVs peppered throughout the newsrooms. We watched, listened, couldn’t believe it, had to believe it, were…
On some days when I walk along the Onondaga Lake shore, I see nary a ripple.
Picnics at the Park sure can look nice. I took the time to snap this beauty just off the beaten path at Onondaga Lake Park a couple Thursdays ago. Can’t help but dig the blooms.
So Elisabeth, George, my dear wife Karen and I decided to attend a Polish Fest at the Community Club up in Utica a bit ago. Yes, it was at the place where we love the food. We couldn’t help but notice the big table of raffle prizes as we walked in. My daughter and wife…
My friend John’s backyard tomato garden continues to flourish. This time around, he sent me back home with full-sized fruit instead of the pop-in-your-mouth version. My bowl at home would be tastefully topped several times, thank you, my friend.
The waving flags in the Village of Liverpool make it feel special. May you appreciate your Labor Day Monday, yes.
A visit to my friend John’s lively backyard revealed that, yes, it is time for the pumpkins to come out to play. There’s even a big, round one hanging out.
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