When Thanksgiving became Independence Day

Many years ago,  pre-children, I remember discussing the merits of instructing children to cross only at the green vs. teaching them how to jaywalk intelligently.  Their father and I agreed that the latter was the ideal and vowed to do exactly that when we eventually had a family.  I thought about this conversation during my … Continue reading When Thanksgiving became Independence Day →

The Cheese Traveler’s Grand Opening Extravaganza!

There was nothing I didn't like during my brief visit at my neighborhood's newest destination - The Cheese Traveler.  The joint was jumping with a literal crowd of people - awesome!  I saw a number of familiar faces; including newly elected Assembly Representative, Pat Fahy, and independent business owners Nick and Britin from All Good … Continue reading The Cheese Traveler’s Grand Opening Extravaganza! →

Red Cross benefit to assist victims of Superstorm Sandy

I was fortunate enough to have an opportunity to shoot a TU SEEN gallery this week at  Yono's Restaurant in downtown Albany.  I think you know about my love for the Purnomo family, as well as my sincere admiration for all the good work they do for our community, and this event was a fine … Continue reading Red Cross benefit to assist victims of Superstorm Sandy →