A bobble head for the kid

Looks like him! Terrific daughter Elisabeth admitted a case of FOMO when the rest of the family declared we’d decided not to attend the Syracuse Mets game that included a Mark Vientos bobblehead giveaway with admission to the first 1,000 ticket holders. Too hot lately. Rain in the forecast. That morning before the gates opened,…

On track

By the tower … My dear wife Karen and I decided a several-hour drive to the east to take in a day of horse racing at Saratoga Race Course would be an excellent adventure, indeed. After following the pleasant workers to a good five-buck parking spot, I decided it would be a good idea to…

Pretty art and more

Positioning is everything. A recent stroll through downtown Syracuse found that the summertime plants had been hung on Salina Street. I liked the way it set up next to the big bank building mural.

Summer water feature

Fountain time. The ice rink gives way to the dancing waters of the fountain in Clinton Square, I realized once again during my recent downtown stroll. No bathers yet, but it will happen …

Earworm opportunity

Sidewalk setting. Pretty outdoor opportunity, with strung overhead lights, even, thought I as I approached Oh My Darling in the heart of downtown Syracuse. Then the old standard tune tried to enter my brain …

Find what you need

Basic guidelines. Haven’t seen this before, I thought during my recent downtown Syracuse stroll, as I passed a tall sign that pointed folks toward various streets and towns. Interesting mix.

Pretty theater message

That’s entertainment. The Landmark Theatre mixes old and new to spread entertainment still in the heart of downtown Syracuse, said my glad heart during my recent stroll.

Planting an idea

Pretty placement. There have been a lot of different restaurants at this busy corner in downtown Syracuse, I thought during my recent stroll. Never have I ever experienced Peruvian fusion cuisine, thought I as I took in this new possibility.