PENTAX *ist DS (33mm, f/8, 1/500 sec, ISO1600)

While I was unemployed and my mom was doing the Chemo thing every Friday, she and dad would take me out to lunch after she was done. I think we hit most of the restaurants in the Gaffer District, but the Gaffer was one we went back to a few times.

PENTAX *ist DS (23mm, f/6.7, 1/90 sec, ISO1600)

PENTAX *ist DS (55mm, f/6.7, 1/125 sec, ISO1600)
Fall has arrived in downtown Corning….how we miss you summer already.

PENTAX *ist DS (55mm, f/5.6, 1/60 sec, ISO1600)

PENTAX *ist DS (38mm, f/6.7, 1/125 sec, ISO1600)
This is one of the newest places on Market St.  I will have a review of it soon on my main site I am sure.

PENTAX *ist DS (21mm, f/6.7, 1/90 sec, ISO1600)

PENTAX *ist DS (38mm, f/11, 1/500 sec, ISO1600)
If I could jump into the sky!!!

PENTAX *ist DS (50mm, f/8, 1/90 sec, ISO1600)

PENTAX *ist DS (31mm, f/8, 1/90 sec, ISO1600)

This is in the window of the local Fox affiliate on Market St.  I like the comic book lettering look of it.

Zorn, the defender of Zephyria, conqueror of the tribes of Agon, decapitator of the dark herdsmen of Grith, is an overlord of pain from an island in the Pacific Ocean where everyone is animated, but he finds his greatest battle may be the adjustment to the banality of middle class America. Zorn returns to the suburbs of Orange County, Calif., on a mission to reconnect with his estranged ex-wife, Edie, and their son, Alan, but suffers a setback when he finds Edie engaged to another man. He decides to stick around anyway, hoping to forge a relationship with Alan, getting an apartment and a job in sales and trying to funnel his warrior energy into dealing with everyday foes — like the DMV

PENTAX *ist DS (55mm, f/8, 1/250 sec, ISO1600)

More than a museum! Displaying exquisite pieces, The Rockwell is a unique community center where people enjoy, connect, and reflect on the essence of the American spirit, character and values through the eyes of American artists.

PENTAX *ist DS (50mm, f/9.5, 1/125 sec, ISO1600)

PENTAX *ist DS (55mm, f/5.6, 1/125 sec, ISO1600)

Yeah
Here we stand or here we fall
History won’t care at all
Make the bed, light the light
Lady mercy won’t be home tonightYeah, you don’t waste no time at all
Don’t hear the bell but you answer the call
It comes to you as to us all
Hey, we’re just waiting
For the hammer to fall – yeah

Oh every night, and every day
A little piece of you is falling away
But lift your face, the western way, baby
Build your muscles as your body decays

Yeah, toe your line and play their game
Yeah, let the anaesthetic cover it all
Till one day they call your name
You know it’s time for the hammer to fall – yeah

Rich or poor or famous for
Your truth it’s all the same – oh no – oh no
Oh lock your door but rain is pouring
Through your window pane – oh no – yeah
Baby now your struggle’s all vain

Oooh oooh oooh oooh oooh

For we who grew up tall and proud
In the shadow of the mushroom cloud
Convinced our voices can’t be heard
We just wanna scream it louder and louder and louder

What the hell we fighting for?
Ah, just surrender and it won’t hurt at all
You just got time to say your prayers
Eh, while you’re waiting for the hammer to hammer to fall
Hey, yes, it’s starting to fall eh, hammer, you know
Yeah, hammer to fall, wooh, ah, hey, eh woowoo, ha eh hammer
Waiting for the hammer to fall baby
Yeah yeah while you’re waiting for the hammer to fall
Give it to me one more time

QUEEN – Brian May

PENTAX *ist DS (40mm, f/6.7, 1/125 sec, ISO1600)

PENTAX *ist DS (50mm, f/5.6, 1/125 sec, ISO1600)

Pokeman took the summer 2016 by storm.  Business started using it as a way to get people to come into their stores.

PENTAX *ist DS (23mm, f/8, 1/125 sec, ISO1600)

PENTAX *ist DS (55mm, f/5.6, 1/60 sec, ISO1600)

Money, get away
Get a good job with more pay and you’re okay
Money, it’s a gas
Grab that cash with both hands and make a stash
New car, caviar, four star daydream
Think I’ll buy me a football team

Money, get back
I’m all right Jack keep your hands off of my stack
Money, it’s a hit
Don’t give me that do goody good bullshit
I’m in the high-fidelity first class traveling set
And I think I need a Lear jet

Money, it’s a crime
Share it fairly but don’t take a slice of my pie
Money, so they say
Is the root of all evil today
But if you ask for payrise it’s no surprise
That they’re giving none away
Away, away, way
Away, away, away

Pink Floyd – Money

PENTAX *ist DS (45mm, f/5.6, 1/60 sec, ISO1600)

“Neither rain, nor sleet, nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds”

PENTAX *ist DS (28mm, f/5.6, 1/90 sec, ISO1600)
Jim’s Texas Hots makes a great ‘shake

Three ingredients, two steps and 10 minutes are all you need to make this delicious chocolate-flavored milkshake – perfect for any occasion.

PENTAX *ist DS (40mm, f/5.6, 1/60 sec, ISO1600)
Keep the music local and shop local when you can

Back when I lived on Market Street back in the late 80’s early 90’s I lived next door to the Marach Music store and heard some great music coming out of the store.   I am also a BIG fan of keeping it local and supporting my neighbors and friends.  In the Corning area there are some great local bands and a lot of bars and restaurants that have live music a few nights a week. So take the time to check them out.