July / August 2014 - Sue is a Chronicle newspaper writer and photographer now!

Chronicle Editor Mark Frost has chosen to feature my photography in his "New Yorks Most Northern Newspaper." He has featured many shots I took at the Second Annual "Ranches, Rodeos and Wranglers Reunion,  at Painted Pony Ranch! He also accepted a story I wrote, so now I am a Chronicle writer! How cool is that! Mark has been astoundingly kind and generous in his description of my photographic talents in his paper. I am tickled pink to know him.  

Life on the Run - Continued filming throughout the Capital District!

"Life on the Run" dancers Michelle Gizzi, Tracy Paige, and owner Carmen, of Carmen's Cafe in Troy. Filmed December 7, 2013.!

Another magazine entry! Capital District Senior SpotLight

Editor Diane Biachi of Capital District Senior Spotlight chose Sues photography and article  to print in the  November 2013 magazine. Sue describes in detail the plane trip she took to Washington DC, and  how WWII veteran's loved their Leatherstocking Honor Flight trip to see their WWII Memorial in one day! One man left his nursing home to take the flight. Good for him. Another WWII veteran had to be lifted from the car he came in, into his wheel chair,and onto the plane,  but he was all smiles when he left Albany Airport, and when he came back. Bless the Leatherstocking Honor Flight staff, including President Greg Furlong,and  Rhonda and John Cooper. I also want to tip a hat to Patriot Guard Captain Bill Schaff, and all the Patriot Guard Motorcycle group that escorted these hero's to and from their local  gathering places, to the airport. I could see it starting to dawn on the veterans that this ride was going to be very special, when 75 motorcycles showed up to escort the VA bus, along with the police. The veterans were surprised and deeply grateful for your escort, and the respect you gave to them. When I find the darn article on line, I will post it!!!  

Here it is! Sue took the front cover of November 2013 Your Hometowne Magazine!!! It is a photo of the Iwo Jima Memorial in Washington DC. I escorted Dr. Tom Smith, Corporal Marine Raider, on the Leatherstocking Honor Flight, with other WWII veterans, to see their WWII Memorial, for the first time. We visited there, then the changing of the guard at The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery, and then on  to the Iwo Jima Memorial. Tom was the only Marine Veteran on the bus that had fought in that brutal offensive. He said 80% of his unit died in battle there. Tom was the only WWII veteran allowed off the bus to visit the Memorial. It was a very moving moment for him , and I believe deeply gratifying.  I had a chance to walk around the Memorial, and then saw my shot, in he late afternoon sun, when I placed the sun behind the flag, essentially lighting the flag up naturally.  I will be presenting a copy to Tom for Christmas. He deserves it. Thank-you to Cheryll and Paul Hill for choosing this photo to grace their November cover of Your Hometowne.