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The Old Mill

Posted on December 24, 2013 by Roger

On Christmas Eve, I took off for the city. My first stop was the Old Mill in North Little Rock. The historical marker by the mill says: THE OLD MILL at T.R. Pugh Memorial Park Dedicated August 6, 1933, as … Continue reading →

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Armadillo

Posted on December 23, 2013 by Roger

It took me half an hour to get these photos at Holla Bend National Wildlife Refuge. I kept moving the chair along in the short grass in front of the Armadillo until I got the shots I wanted. But I … Continue reading →

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Holla Bend

Posted on December 23, 2013 by Roger

After leaving Petit Jean, I drove to Holla Bend National Wildlife Refuge. There wasn’t a whole lot of action on this particular day, but I found ways to amuse myself. The tow boat Bill Rodgers pushing several gravel barges up … Continue reading →

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Macy’s

Posted on December 20, 2013 by Roger

We visit Macy’s every year, more to keep tradition alive than from anticipation of what we’ll see. I’m not sure what this year’s theme was — it seemed to be about Chicago Christmas traditions — but it was better than … Continue reading →

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Christkindlmarket

Posted on December 20, 2013 by Roger

We walked down into The Loop, to Daley Center Plaza where the Christkindlmarket is held every year. There were more booths than in the past, but the damp weather must have kept a lot of people away because the crowds … Continue reading →

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