Author Archives: Roger

Big John

Posted on March 16, 2013 by Roger

Big John is somewhere around 30 feet tall and somewhere around 45 years old. He stands in front of the Big John Grocery in Metropolis Illinois. I am unable to explain the ring on top of his head.

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The Super Museum

Posted on March 16, 2013 by Roger

In 1959, a fan of Superman began collecting … everything. Much of it is on display in a small museum in downtown Metropolis. Artifacts used in various movies and TV shows are mixed with toys and advertisements and clothing items … Continue reading →

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Metropolis, Illinois

Posted on March 16, 2013 by Roger

Metropolis is a tired town on the Ohio River floodplain. Its one significant claim to fame is that it shares a name with the fictional city of Metropolis in Superman comic books. DC Comics and the state of Illinois have … Continue reading →

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Shadow

Posted on March 3, 2013 by Roger

Late one afternoon, I noticed how crisp the shadows were on the snow. I waded through the drifts to a nearby schoolyard, placed the chair in an undisturbed spot and climbed a snow pile to get the perspective I wanted. … Continue reading →

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Mission Beach

Posted on February 20, 2013 by Roger

Plans for breakfast on Wednesday fell apart. Most of my friends decided to sleep in. That left me with three hours and a rental van. I drove the five miles to Mission Beach and parked as close to the ocean … Continue reading →

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