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Door County — Last Sunday

Posted on October 3, 2010 by Roger

This day was a little bit sunnier, a little bit warmer, and a little bit less windy — which made it just about perfect. On my way down to the bathhouse, a female Pileated Woodpecker flew out of the woods … Continue reading →

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Door County — Last Saturday

Posted on October 2, 2010 by Roger

We woke up to a cool, overcast, windy morning. A few of us wandered down to the shore where we were greeted with this view. That’s Horseshoe Island in the center of the pan. We’d stopped on the way north … Continue reading →

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Door County — Last Friday

Posted on October 1, 2010 by Roger

We spent last week end camping in Door County, Wisconsin, with friends. We drove up on Friday and arrived at Peninsula State Park around 4:00 pm. We had just enough time to set up our tents and get unpacked before … Continue reading →

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Things I’ve Already Done Before I Die

Posted on September 28, 2010 by Roger

It’s popular to make lists of “Things I Want To Do Before I Die.” As a lister, I can understand the appeal. But after thinking about it for a while, I decided not to do it for several reasons, which … Continue reading →

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Conversation Starters

Posted on September 22, 2010 by Roger

I do not have a talent for making small talk. In situations where small talk is called for, I am uncomfortable, particularly with people I don’t know well. Once I get beyond “Hi,” and “How are you?,” I generally resort … Continue reading →

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