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Birdhouse

Posted on December 12, 2015 by Roger

Hickory Grove Highlands Conservation Area

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Cary Christmas Decoration

Posted on December 5, 2015 by Roger

I wandered downtown one Saturday afternoon to watch the Cary Christmas parade — to discover that the parade was on Sunday. (I’d been looking at the schedule for 2010.) But I did get to see the fountain all decorated up. … Continue reading →

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Morning Drive

Posted on December 2, 2015 by Roger

A wet snow fell overnight on Monday and stuck to everything but pavement. I took this photo on Braeburn Road on my way to work. I’ve been taking this basic route for about 17 years now and I’ve never stopped … Continue reading →

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The Day After the Storm

Posted on November 22, 2015 by Roger

On the day after the 15-inch November snow storm, I took these photos out my study window. I threw some bird seed on the small section of roof just outside my study window. Goldfinches (below), Juncos (bottom), Chickadees and House … Continue reading →

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Macy’s and the Walnut Room

Posted on November 12, 2015 by Roger

Every year at Christmastime we visit downtown Chicago to see the decorations. One of our annual stops is the Walnut Room at Macy’s where a giant tree is set up in the middle of the dining room (a tradition left … Continue reading →

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