i may be in the register star tomorrow

Maybe...

health risks from TCI fire / farming in Kinderhook

back in the paper

Another Register Star article, so another blog entry, if you click there you'll get my response.

ny times singles out Zack Marshall of Philmont

"I single out Miarden Jackson and Zack Marshall. The blithe grace with which Mr. Jackson delivered an air somersault and many dance phrases was marvelous. The rosy-cheeked Mr. Marshall has brilliance of footwork that often matches Mr. Hanna’s, but better yet is his effortless, through-the-body wavelike response to music — in one simple marking step, a curve passed up his body like a ripple."

Congrats Zack! Here's the link.

tci meeting in west ghent

I recommend Sam Pratt's blog and Gosspis of Rivertown to follow this story. Sam's blog will certainly have links to the Times Union Green blog and other spots at the Times Union, as they have been covering the story well too.

my novel is available

After 4 years, my historical novel is available, JUBA. Set in the Roman Empire, the story of the search for the sons of the Christian martyrs of Carthage, up the Nile, into Ethiopia. $15. Let me know what you think.https://www.createspace.com/3720651

8-11-12: break in in CT in 09, nice house, environment and the election

copake man broke in CT home a few years ago

Writer's studio in Ghent

conservation voters

185 Chihuahuas dog hoarding

study concludes that Europe has higher crime in all categories except murder

Reason? Jail. Don't agree or disagree... merely link.

rule one of public relations: do not send cease and desist orders to little girls with pet bunnies

http://www.wtnh.com/dpp/news/new_haven_cty/town-wants-family-to-get-rid-of-pet-bunny#.UCT9u6H8tUY

8-8-12: pot bust, hiker falls, camp counselor arrested for sex abuse

Growing Marijuana in New Lebanon? William Banker, 29, and Maggie Banker, 28: My sympathies and good luck. This kind of thing serves no public interest, no purpose.

Vandalism at a church. Still news.

Politicians and the big fire.

Sex abuse in Kinderhook park?

Hiker falls at Bish Bash.

8-6-12: break in, super wanted

Former elected official around here in hot water.

Times Union on the TCI fire.

This break in was the same night as the big fire. We've had two of these.

Ichabod Crane needs a superintendent of schools.

Here is my podcast, episode one. Figuring out the podcast thing.

Sunshine on the Hudson, the Podcast

Sunshine on the Hudson, first PODCAST

Here is the first edition. Have a listen. Listen to Republican Congressman Chris Gibson say that Barack Obama is okay with the drone strikes and that congress has oversight over the program... But others say there is no oversight. Who's right?

Then we get to Sleepergate update with phone calls.

Better production values in the future!

Thank you Mr. Gibson: full interview.

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