Author Archives: Roger

Nachusa

Posted on June 2, 2012 by Roger

I spent invested the first Saturday in June birding at Nachusa Grasslands and Franklin Creek State Natural Area. The weather could not have been more pleasant and the birds were active. Here’s what I saw and/or heard. (The first 30 … Continue reading →

Posted in Illinois | Comments Off on Nachusa

Kane County Cougars vs. Wisconsin Timber Rattlers (5/14/12)

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Roger

I’ve always wanted to see a baseball game from a sky box, and now I have. I’d still like to see a Major League game from a sky box, but this was pretty cool. About 20 of us from work … Continue reading →

Posted in Baseball | Comments Off on Kane County Cougars vs. Wisconsin Timber Rattlers (5/14/12)

Spam Can Be Fun

Posted on May 13, 2012 by Roger

It’s come down to a choice. I can block my blog from appearing on search engines and have no readers (except for the few of you who stop by once in a while because you like me and feel obligated). … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor | 2 Comments

Cripple Creek

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Roger

Cripple Creek is only five miles north of Victor, which I’d visited on Wednesday. Like the smaller town, it got its start during the gold rush at the turn of last century. And like Victor, it reeks of history. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Colorado | 1 Comment

County Road 11

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Roger

There was just one problem with this road to Cripple Creek — I was driving it and not walking it. Otherwise it was perfect. There are few things I enjoy more than exploring — I refer to it as “the … Continue reading →

Posted in Colorado | Comments Off on County Road 11