+ Jerry Skrocki +
I am a 55-year-old resident of Amsterdam, New York, freelance photographer and graphic designer with a degree in Visual Communications Technology. Retired from my first career as a NYS Correction Lieutenant, I worked in New York’s most heinous maximum security prisons. I am also a Vietnam era veteran having served my country as both an enlisted Army Medic and a commissioned Army Infantry Officer.
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Category Archives: Pets
Last of the Leaves
Just about all the leaves are gone on Grove Street. With the unusually warm weather this year they seemed to cling on to the trees longer than last. I’ve been snapping a few photos with my iPhone for the past … Continue reading
Posted in Amsterdam, Pets, Photography
Tagged autumn, cats, City of Amsterdam, copyright, homeless shelter, leaves
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Cats Love Autumn
Most people like autumn because of the change in color of the foliage. Personally it is the dramatic lighting changes that excite me but cats also love autumn. They just can’t help it. Cats are wired to react to small … Continue reading
Around the House
Posted in Amsterdam, Cooking, Pets, Photography
Tagged amsterdam fire department, amsterdam police, cat, flowers, Grove Street, juicer, juicing, park hill adult home
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Of Cats and Catkin
It was another beautiful day in Amsterdam. Although the Summer Solstice does not occur until June 21st, Memorial Day (May 30th) is the traditional start of the Summer season. For me, the Summer starts when the hedges need their first … Continue reading
Posted in Amsterdam, Pets, Photography
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Tying Up Loose Ends
I realize I have not posted here since last weekend, so I thought I would catch up on a few things. My cat Lee had extensive dental surgery on Monday. An earlier post Pet Dentistry describes the genetic predisposition for bad … Continue reading
Posted in Amsterdam, Cooking, Pets, Politics
Tagged Amsterdam City School District, blueberry, budget, Common Council, country valley vet clinic, Golf Course, Mayor Ann Thane, sausage
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Pet Dentistry
I found this little present on my living room carpet Monday morning, prompting me to find out more about pet dentistry. I have raised many cats throughout different phases of my life and consider myself an OK pet owner. I … Continue reading
Posted in Amsterdam, Pets
Tagged Amsterdam, cat, country valley vet clinic, dr. crystal murray, veterinarian
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Cabin Fever?
Stuck in the house because of all that snow? With more snow expected tomorrow, some of us need a little diversion to spice up our winter hibernation. For me, baking is a way out of the winter funk. My 140 … Continue reading
Posted in Cooking, Media, Pets, Technology
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