Author Archives: Roger

Leaning Tower of Niles

Posted on November 27, 2013 by Roger

This water tower was built in 1930 as part of a recreational park for the employees of the Ilg Hot Air Electric Ventilating Company of Chicago. It now sits in a small park in front of a YMCA in Niles, … Continue reading →

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Bagel Dog

Posted on November 26, 2013 by Roger

Asiago cheese bagel dog with a cinnamon bagel bunch at Einstein Bros. Bagels in Algonquin, Illinois.

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In the Woods

Posted on November 22, 2013 by Roger

I grabbed the red chair ornament and took it to Lyon’s Prairie Conservation Area in Lake County, Illinois.

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Springfield

Posted on October 18, 2013 by Roger

Zachary Taylor’s father Richard built this home on the east side of Louisville, Kentucky in 1790. Zachary lived here as a boy. My sister and I drove over to take a look at it after the D6 Conference. It is … Continue reading →

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Louisville Slugger

Posted on October 18, 2013 by Roger

Early on Friday morning, a coworker and I walked the five blocks to the Louisville Slugger Factory and Museum. We had about 25 minutes before our tour, which was just enough time to see everything in the museum. As we … Continue reading →

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