Author Archives: Ken Dowell

More Random Thoughts on This World Cup and Tournaments Past

Posted on June 26, 2014 by Ken Dowell

Zlatan Talking Garbage Zlatan Ibrahimovic was quoted this week as referring to the U.S.’s chances in the World Cup as a “big joke.” Now unless you follow European soccer year round you may not know who Zlatan is. He is, in … Continue reading →

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Digital Deception: The Online Makeover

Posted on June 23, 2014 by Ken Dowell

We live in a world where facelifts and hair transplants and tummy tucks are commonplace. Most of us know someone who has had a nose job or a breast enhancement. We endure these surgical or chemical treatments in the expectation … Continue reading →

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Some Random Thoughts on This World Cup and Tournaments Past

Posted on June 20, 2014 by Ken Dowell

Day 2 — The End of the Reign in Spain For the past 6-8 years Spain has been the dominant team in world football. They were European champions in 2008 and 2012 and World Cup champions in 2010. But it’s … Continue reading →

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Growing Up in the 50’s: Ode to the Y

Posted on June 18, 2014 by Ken Dowell

I was probably about six the first time I was sent to a summer day camp. I was enrolled in a place called Camp Belle in Totowa. It was at an open piece of land where there was a pretty … Continue reading →

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Paterson Art Walk 2014

Posted on June 15, 2014 by Ken Dowell

 

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Growing Up in the 50’s: The American Legion

Posted on June 12, 2014 by Ken Dowell

My father was a sucker for joining organizations. He was a Shriner. He was Mason. He was a Jester. While most of these organizations touted some socially redeeming qualities he was proud of noting that the Jesters had no purpose … Continue reading →

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Wyoming is Beautiful

Posted on June 10, 2014 by Ken Dowell

A couple years ago I was waiting in front of a downtown Denver hotel for my car that was valet parked. Another family of three was waiting next to us. As the valets brought up two cars with Wyoming plates, … Continue reading →

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Off the Leash Road Trip

Posted on June 9, 2014 by Ken Dowell

Photos by Kevin Dowell

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Growing Up in the 50’s: The Corner Store

Posted on June 5, 2014 by Ken Dowell

                  An institution of 1950’s culture was the corner store. It was a predecessor to the modern day convenience store and somewhat similar to the urban bodega. The corner store invariably had … Continue reading →

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The Paterson Museum

Posted on June 3, 2014 by Ken Dowell

 

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