Monthly Archives: May 2009

That Was the Second-Strangest Day of Camping I’ve Ever Experienced

Posted on May 15, 2009 by Roger

Last Friday was solid proof that, with the right group of people, it doesn’t matter a bit that absolutely nothing goes the way you plan it. The plan was for my wife, daughter and me to drive down to Krispy … Continue reading →

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Learning About Art

Posted on May 11, 2009 by Roger

A while back, I wrote a post in which I contemplated studying the great works of art. My determination fizzled out after a second post in which I asked several questions about art. But I can’t get the idea out … Continue reading →

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Century Hikers Club

Posted on May 8, 2009 by Roger

While browsing the Internet for ideas for my list of Things to do in McHenry County, I happened upon the Century Hikers Club on the McHenry County Conservation District site. I’m not a joiner by nature, but when I saw … Continue reading →

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There’s No Busiss Like Show Busiss

Posted on May 8, 2009 by Roger
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Baby Turtle — Revisited

Posted on May 8, 2009 by Roger

I was strolling through a local forest preserve when I spotted this little guy in the middle of a well-traveled path. I’m pretty sure he had just hatched, and he had a long way to go to get to water. … Continue reading →

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