Author Archives: Roger

Uncle Sam’s Pancake House

Posted on April 8, 2017 by Roger

We drove by this restaurant a while back, and I thought it looked interesting. I looked it up online and saw that it got good reviews. I also discovered that it was decorated with Uncle Sams! I ordered bacon, eggs … Continue reading →

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Money Museum

Posted on April 1, 2017 by Roger

I used to collect coins. (At one time or another, I’ve collected just about everything.) I’ve retained enough knowledge and interest to make me want to visit the Money Museum of the American Numismatic Association. There were four exhibit areas. … Continue reading →

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King’s Chef Diner and BJ’s Velvet Freez

Posted on April 1, 2017 by Roger

It snowed much of the day, so we decided to stick close to home. We drove to downtown Colorado Springs and ate an early supper at King’s Chef Diner. It’s as tiny inside as it looks outside. There are only … Continue reading →

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The Number 2 Restroom in America

Posted on March 29, 2017 by Roger

Tourists were coming to Lucas, Kansas to see the artwork. There were no public bathrooms in town. So the fine people of Lucas built one. Shaped like a toilet. With mosaics inside and out. And called it Bowl Plaza. And … Continue reading →

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World’s Largest Collection of World’s Smallest Versions of World’s Largest Things

Posted on March 29, 2017 by Roger

I first heard about this collection when I lived in Illinois. I figured I’d never get to Lucas, Kansas to see it. But then we moved to Colorado, and Lucas is right on the way when we visit Arkansas. A … Continue reading →

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