Author Archives: Roger

Ravinia

Posted on August 10, 2012 by Roger

Huey Lewis I knew about, and could even name several of his songs. Joe Cocker, not so much. For much of the past several months, from the time when we bought the tickets until just a few days before Friday’s … Continue reading →

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Bang Bang Pies

Posted on August 1, 2012 by Roger

Bang Bang was recently voted the best pie in Chicago. We had two choices — blueberry and lemon cream. We bought some of each and shared. Both were amazing. The owner was very friendly and gave us samples of some … Continue reading →

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90 Miles Cuban Cafe

Posted on August 1, 2012 by Roger

Lunch in Chicago with six friends from work. Our original destination was Kuma’s Corner, but it was in the middle of a construction zone and had a sign on the door that read “We hope to reopen around five pending … Continue reading →

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P: Program AE

Posted on July 20, 2012 by Roger

I did some more experimenting with my new camera, this time with the “Mode Dial on P” with the AF point in the center. I think I even know what most of that means. Anyway, out of 60 shots, these … Continue reading →

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Green Heron

Posted on July 18, 2012 by Roger

I took a stroll downtown the other night and walked though the small park along Route 14. On a cement wall maybe 20 yards from busy rush-hour traffic a Green Heron was doing what Green Herons do — standing quietly … Continue reading →

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