Author Archives: Roger

Me

Posted on August 4, 2014 by Roger

A coworker, drew this picture. I was talking about how ballet lessons were on my list of things I’d like to die before I do. This is his impression of how I would look while watching ballet.

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Lines

Posted on August 3, 2014 by Roger
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Highlights from Recent Reading

Posted on August 1, 2014 by Roger

“Miss Minnie,” Tol said, “the boy can drive. He can take us to the Fair.” And Miss Minnie said, “Oh, why didn’t we think of that before?” She thought and then added, “But, Mr. Proudfoot, won’t it be too expensive?” … Continue reading →

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Extinct

Posted on July 24, 2014 by Roger

The Field Museum hall of birds is as close as I will ever come to seeing several species of North American birds that have become extinct relatively recently. Great Auk, last seen in 1852. (The bird in the background is … Continue reading →

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Field Museum

Posted on July 24, 2014 by Roger

The Field Museum has never been my favorite Chicago museum. The birds and animals are more exciting to see alive at the zoo. I have never found dinosaurs very exciting, especially when draped with all the propaganda about evolution. And … Continue reading →

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