Remembering at the Carrier Dome

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…

Picnic plant

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.

Another lucky win

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…

More tomatoes for my salad

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.

Ready for college football season

I consider today the start of the college football season. That makes me happy. The hometown team, the Syracuse Orange, starts on the road. No trip up to the Carrier Dome for my dear wife Karen and I. But we do like the spirit show around our home digs. May your team have good fortune.…