In my spare time, I listen to music (I have a large CD and vinyl record library). I walk, and I work out at the gym. I enjoy books with cool characters and clever plotlines (Stephen King, for example). And, I'm turning my dirtbike into an on-road motorcycle. So look out, here I come! Feel free to visit The Night Shift's Facebook page for lots of album covers vinyl, and other cool stuff as a companion to the show.
Craig Allen
National Record Store Day(s) returns to New Jersey
This year, New Jersey vinyl fans will have two days to shop til they drop.
Craig Allen’s childhood Easter memories
Norman Rockwell could have painted a picture of my family at Easter.
This Jersey bird…is for the birds: UPDATE
This is one determined (obsessed) bird.
This Jersey bird…is for the birds
I take it as a sure sign of Spring...the birds are returning to New Jersey.
Jersey’s Greatest Foreigner Hits on 8 Track
In my travels across the Great Garden State, I recently came across a treasure-trove of "ancient technology."
Audiophiles are re-discovering the...
..."warmth" of vinyl.
And even the cassette is making a (slight) comeback due to the fact that it's so "r…
Audiophiles are re-discovering the...
..."warmth" of vinyl.
And even the cassette is making a (slight) comeback due to the fact that it's so "r…
Italian Lemon Ricotta Cake
The other day, I took a "break in the action," to grab a cup of coffee, and chat with my neighbor. She's had both COVID shots, and we're in each other's very small circle of face-to-face friends.
Along with my coffee, she offered me a slice of this home made che…
Along with my coffee, she offered me a slice of this home made che…
Professional T.P? Really.
So, I'm in the little boy's room at New Jersey 101.5
I'm...human.
The facilities are fully stocked, I notice.
I've been absent-minded-ly looking at the...ummm...paper product (above).
I turn away, and then do a double take, as it hits me:
Toilet Paper is "professional&quo…
I'm...human.
The facilities are fully stocked, I notice.
I've been absent-minded-ly looking at the...ummm...paper product (above).
I turn away, and then do a double take, as it hits me:
Toilet Paper is "professional&quo…
Craig Allen’s Tomato & 2-3 Bean Soup
I'm a busy radio guy. Time is of the essence.
Many are the days when I don't have the time (or desire) to make something that's really involved.
And, I don't want a dinner out a box, or the freezer.
So, I go look at what's in my pantry, and throw something together...
Many are the days when I don't have the time (or desire) to make something that's really involved.
And, I don't want a dinner out a box, or the freezer.
So, I go look at what's in my pantry, and throw something together...
Give a Funny Valentine’s Day Card
That is what I would do. And, a study confirms my thoughts on the Valentine's Day card dilemma. Serious...or...Funny?
A little history first:
February has long been known as the month of romance. The history behind Valentine's Day, and its patron saint, Saint Valentine, is shrouded in myster…
A little history first:
February has long been known as the month of romance. The history behind Valentine's Day, and its patron saint, Saint Valentine, is shrouded in myster…
‘One Step’ chocolate chip cookies
Lately, I've had a real hankering for some homemade chocolate chip cookies.
But, I've been so busy, that I've had to settle for store cookies.
And, they're OK, but it's not the same.
This recipe is from the 1950's...it says: "No creaming/No need to beat eggs separ…
But, I've been so busy, that I've had to settle for store cookies.
And, they're OK, but it's not the same.
This recipe is from the 1950's...it says: "No creaming/No need to beat eggs separ…