Author Archives: Roger

Highlights from Recent Reading

Posted on May 12, 2014 by Roger

Solvitur ambulando, writes St. Jerome — “to solve a problem, walk.” So who cares? is always a writer’s most fearsome uncertainty. Whatever the genre, a reader may begin to care if writers will look closely and report precisely and with … Continue reading →

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Opera in Focus

Posted on May 9, 2014 by Roger

Our afternoon Mystery Trip location was Opera in Focus, a puppet theater in the basement of the Rolling Meadows Park District headquarters. The performance lasted maybe 45 minutes and consisted of songs from the operas Turandot and Tales of Hoffman … Continue reading →

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Cuneo Mansion

Posted on May 9, 2014 by Roger

I went with 15 coworkers to tour the Cuneo Mansion in Vernon Hills, Illinois. The Mansion was built in 1916 by millionaire Samuel Insull, who made his money in utilities. He designed the home in the Italianate style, with a … Continue reading →

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Gateway Arch

Posted on April 4, 2014 by Roger

When I walked out of Cardinals Nation restaurant, I noticed something very strange — the rain had stopped and the sun was poking through the clouds. More storms were forecast later in the day so I had to make hay, … Continue reading →

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Rally Runner

Posted on April 3, 2014 by Roger

My table at dinner looked out on the sidewalk that runs outside the center field fence at Busch Stadium. I noticed a guy dressed all in red, with his face painted red, running back and forth. An hour later, when … Continue reading →

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