Author Archives: Roger

Winter Storm Ulmer

Posted on March 13, 2019 by Roger

First of all, why “Ulmer”? I googled “famous people named Ulmer” and came up with nothing. Then I just googled it as a first name and again drew a blank. It’s only a last name, as far as I could … Continue reading →

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February Recap

Posted on February 28, 2019 by Roger

Things I Learned in February ▪️There are more chickens on the earth than there are dogs, cats, pigs, cows, and rats combined. ▪️In Korean, the word “umchina” is used to describe someone who is better than you are at everything. … Continue reading →

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Space Foundation Discovery Center

Posted on February 23, 2019 by Roger

This place wasn’t high on my list of places to see in Colorado Springs, but after living in the city for two years, I’m running out of museums. The Space Foundation isn’t large or well organized, and it seemed to … Continue reading →

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Western Museum of Mining and Industry

Posted on February 16, 2019 by Roger

I have visited all the museums and tourist attractions in Colorado Springs. Except, of course, the one closest to my house. I drove the three miles to the Western Museum of Mining and Industry on Saturday morning and arrived just … Continue reading →

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