Author Archives: Roger

More Yard Photos

Posted on December 16, 2013 by Roger

Male House Sparrow Male House Finch Female Northern Cardinal Five deer spent most of two mid-December afternoons hanging out just beyond the fence. Tracks in the snow proved they spent part of the evening in our yard.

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Out My Study Window

Posted on December 14, 2013 by Roger

American Goldfinches House Finches Cooper’s Hawk — I could tell it was in the area by the way the other birds were behaving. It was back again the next morning in almost the same place.

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Dallas World Aquarium

Posted on December 7, 2013 by Roger

Generally when I’m on the road I like to visit places that are exclusive to the area. That’s why I was planning on visiting the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum on Saturday. But that, and most of the … Continue reading →

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Winter Storm Cleon

Posted on December 6, 2013 by Roger

I knew before I headed for Texas for a conference that bad weather was predicted. It was overcast and cold when I landed. I drove from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to the Holiday Inn Express in Plano on dry roads. But … Continue reading →

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Paradise Pup

Posted on November 27, 2013 by Roger

Waiting for my bacon cheddar burger and three-layer fries at the best hot dog joint I’ve ever been to — Paradise Pup in Des Plaines, Illinois.

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