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Freeport: Part Two — Lincoln-Douglas Debate Square

Posted on April 9, 2010 by Roger

The Square contains a stone monument (dedicated in 1903), a statue of Lincoln and Douglas debating (dedicated in 1992) and several markers that tell the story. The stone monument was dedicated by President Theodore Roosevelt. You can read his brief … Continue reading →

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Freeport: Part One — Getting There

Posted on April 9, 2010 by Roger

It was the day after my birthday, and I was off work and in the mood for adventure. I decided on Freeport, site of the second Lincoln-Douglas Debate. But as much of a fan of history as I am, looking … Continue reading →

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Water Strider

Posted on April 5, 2010 by Roger

I spent 15 minutes lying on my belly on a wooden bridge watching Water Striders on the surface of a tiny creek. I was much less fascinated by the insects themselves than I was by their shadows on the mud … Continue reading →

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More On Moron Cooking

Posted on April 4, 2010 by Roger

For lunch on Easter Sunday, I had a handful of cashews, two cinnamon Pop-Tarts, a frosted oatmeal cookie and part of a hard-boiled egg. I only had part of the egg because I can never get the shell off without … Continue reading →

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Attack of the Giant Crayfish

Posted on April 3, 2010 by Roger

April 3, 2010 — Hickory Grove Conservation Area

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