March 24, 2025Brief thoughts, In the news Fleeing is the problem? This story in the Times Union last week is a typical example of a widespread problem. Why is the news (and the […] Read more
March 14, 2025Brief thoughts It’s a little troubling that any sheriff would want to hire an ex-prison guard they know was fired for walking out (illegally) […] Read more
February 15, 2025Brief thoughts Personal Health Data and Consent The Times Union published an article on Thursday about a bill passed by the New York State Legislature intended to increase protection […] Read more
February 12, 2025February 12, 2025Brief thoughts, Colonie 9 & 155: What a Mess The Albany Business Review published an article yesterday about the sale of the Freshmarket Commons, a crowded strip mall squeezed into a […] Read more
February 8, 2025Brief thoughts One way to hide the evidence? Don’t collect it in the first place. The Times Union reported Thursday that the Census Bureau is now no longer permitted to […] Read more
February 5, 2025Brief thoughts Moving County Offices The Times Union published an article this morning outlining Albany County’s potential plans to move some of their offices from their downtown […] Read more
February 3, 2025Brief thoughts Government “Efficiency” I’m rather troubled to read about Governor Hochul’s interest in government efficiency. While the article in today’s Times Union notes that the […] Read more
February 1, 2025Colonie Traffic on NY-155 in Colonie The Times Union reported last week that a developer wants to build a 292-unit apartment complex on the property at the corner […] Read more
January 23, 2025January 23, 2025Social Media My current approach to Meta Platforms This time around, rather than “storming out,” I plan to do what I can to “stand by the door, holding it open and letting in the cold air,” hopefully encouraging (and helping) as many people as possible to make their own exit as well. Read more
January 1, 2025January 1, 2025Reflection Winter as a Verb Earlier this month, a friend shared something on a social media account about “winter” as a verb (rather than a noun). It […] Read more