Author Archives: Roger

Norske Nook

Posted on September 25, 2014 by Roger

I traveled to Minneapolis for a conference. I drove up by myself in a rented Dodge Avenger. I stopped on the way in Osseo, Wisconsin at the Norske Nook restaurant for lunch and pie.     I ordered a bacon … Continue reading →

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Lost Frog

Posted on September 10, 2014 by Roger

I happened upon this frog as I was walking through a residential area at least half a mile from the nearest water. It was in the street, and made several long, panicky leaps to get away from me. It finally … Continue reading →

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Birdhouse

Posted on September 6, 2014 by Roger

I recently discovered a filter on my photo processing software that eliminates all color except red and yellow. So when I saw this red bluebird house in a field of goldenrod …

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Demolition Derbies

Posted on September 2, 2014 by Roger

We found seats in the grandstand on the fairgrounds to watch the demolition derby.       At the Walworth County Fair

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Elgin Public Museum

Posted on August 22, 2014 by Roger

This museum was built in 1906 to display the natural history collection of G.P. Lord. I don’t think a thing has been changed since, which is what gives the museum its charm. It isn’t large and in fact, as far … Continue reading →

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