As I sit here trying to decide whether or not I can pull a rabbit out of my hat and get onto the November mayoral ballot here in Albany, I’m thinking about changes that need to be made immediately. Not just changes here, and many a change is needed, but...
For some time now, there has been a meme going around wherein the mother of a man’s young child calls him and informs him that his child his hungry. He then turns up with a Happy Meal for his one child. But then, we’re shown a panel that shows his...
Yesterday marked the 65th anniversary of the opening of the Anne Frank House in Amsterdam. We all know her story, so there’s no need for me to regurgitate it here. All of this Anne Frank and Holocaust stuff was forced down my throat as a senior at Oakcrest High School...
The year isn’t even halfway over yet and we’re already being deluged with stories about UFO’s on an almost daily basis. Stories such as this are now commonplace. There’s just one problem: there are no such things as UFO’s. Why? Because that would mean that there’s life on other planets...
Earlier this year, I announced my candidacy for the office of mayor here in Albany, New York. I was going to be the only candidate not affiliated with any political party whatsoever. I received a lot of support because of my goals, of which there were many. My biggest mission...
On Easter Morning, the sad news rang out to the world that our beloved pope, Pope Francis, fell asleep, leaving the Holy Catholic Church temporarily without a Father. While it was sad to lose him and his legendary service of love and compassion, it was comforting to know that his...
Today’s Pick of The Week comes to us from all the way back in 1970. It’s a song that peaked at #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Today, you will see the video for Spirit in The Sky. There is a black and white version floating around on YouTube,...
This week’s pick is a little unique in that the video was done entirely in front of a green screen using animation that is, quite frankly, low budget. Even so, it’s a great music video for a mostly instrumental Dutch song. Yes, this week, it’s Klompendans, by Dutch accordion artist...
This week’s Pick of The Week is from a legendary artist who needs no introduction. Enter Enya, an Irish singer and songwriter known for her epic lyrics and soothing vocals. The video was released in 2001 to rave reviews, and for good reason. Like my other picks, the video is...
This week’s Pick of The Week goes all the way back to 2001. Weapon of Choice, by Fatboy Slim, was a successful single and the video is legendary, winning all manner of accolades. Featuring veteran actor Christopher Walken, it was shot at what was then the Mariott Hotel in downtown...
For this one, I’m just going to rant and rave. No links to news stories, no citations, just ranting. I’m tired of seeing news stories pop up with clearly doctored photographs that scream at the top of their lungs about flying saucers and such. I just saw a story about...
I’m angrier than a blogger who waited too long to review this week’s music video Pick of The Week. Today, we’re looking at Return to Innocence, by Enigma, a German group. The song goes back all the way to 1994. It is what some might call a classic song and...
This week’s Pick of The Week is, much like my previous reviews, from an era gone by. An era that will never return. The pick this time is Break The Chain, from Motiv 8, a British dance music group. It goes back to 1995. There is not much information available...
I’m angrier than a fan of disco music that this week’s pick wasn’t more popular than it should have been. This week’s pick is a disco version of a very popular song from the 1960’s. The pick goes back all the way to 1982. The song is a wonderful, modern...
Sometimes, I go on rants that are basically just random posts where I discuss things that anger me. So it is with this post. I am speaking specifically of words that enrage me and make me want to slam the speaker’s face into the pavement. Today, I am discussing the...
This next story has me fuming because it is a story about someone who played by the rules and lost. Here in New York state (as well as many other states!), there are two orders that prevent medical personnel rendering medical aid. There’s a Nonhospital Order Not to Resuscitate and...
Sometimes, a song comes along with a music video that sends a powerful message without us even noticing. So it is with this week’s Pick of The Week. Today, it’s all about Synchyme, a song by Dario G, a British duo that performs dance music. Today’s song dates back to...
I’m angrier than a blogger who accidentally busted his laptop’s screen and who had to use a larger-screened television as an exterior monitor. I’m also angry that his week’s pick didn’t get picked up by more radio stations than it did. This week’s pick is World in Fascination by Texas...
I’m angrier than a person who likes the song but hates the music video. So it is with this week’s pick. The song? Go West, by Pet Shop Boys, from 1993. The video is very dated, and yes, that is the Russian national anthem that you hear. Even though the...
I’m angrier than a raver who’s tired of rave music not being mainstream over the fact that this week’s pick isn’t more famous in the United States. The pick? Going all the way back to 1992, it’s The Hitman by AB Logic, a Belgian dance music project that enjoyed mild...