Category Archives: Arts
Just me and my robot
Poughkeepsie, NY — I didn’t ask for much this Christmas. All I really wanted was a coffee maker that turned into a robot. It wasn’t until my Black and Decker automatic drip of five years wouldn’t make the hopeful gurgle … Continue reading
Filed under Creative writing, Food, No one will ever believe you, Technology, Video
Absolutely American (Book Review)
Albany, NY — In contrast to NCIS, one of my favorite TV programs, David Lipsky’s “Absolutely American” explores the real armed services and specifically, its West Point cadets. This brilliant piece of writing sheds light on West Point unlike anything … Continue reading
Filed under Adventures, Health and Fitness, Literature
The holiday pinch
Pleasant Valley, NY – This morning I woke up to the sound of singing. I brushed the sleep from my eyes and walked to my bedroom window. Santa Claus was walking outside. He had a bag of gifts slung over … Continue reading
Filed under Arts, Creative writing, Family life, Photography, Polaroid
The aging sounds of the season
Pleasant Valley, NY – Every year it seems like retail stores and radio stations start playing Christmas music earlier than the year before. I try to hold off listening to the Christmas tunes as long as possible because honestly there … Continue reading