Author Archives: Roger

Still Not a Tea Drinker

Posted on April 3, 2010 by Roger

I was parked at the entrance to a cul-de-sac. The evening was warm with a pleasant breeze, so I had the car windows open. A gang of a dozen or so kids was playing on the lawns and driveways, enjoying … Continue reading →

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The Joys of Camping

Posted on March 31, 2010 by Roger

I just returned from a six-day camping trip with family and friends in Arkansas. Somehow I managed to arrange it so that I had a cold that began and ended exactly when the camping trip did. Wednesday was the low … Continue reading →

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Marais des Cygnes Massacre State Historic Site — Pleasanton, Kansas

Posted on March 28, 2010 by Roger

On our way north from Fort Scott to Kansas City, we passed the Mine Creek Battlefield but decided not to stop. But a few miles further on, when we passed the turnoff for Marais des Cygnes, I couldn’t resist. There … Continue reading →

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Fort Scott Blockhouse

Posted on March 28, 2010 by Roger

This small fortress sat in a small grassy area next to the National Park parking lot. It is one of three blockhouses that were built during the Civil War to protect the town. The sign says it’s been moved and … Continue reading →

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Fort Scott National Historic Site — Fort Scott, Kansas

Posted on March 28, 2010 by Roger

Our route took us right through Fort Scott, Kansas, so of course we had to stop at the National Park. The park is a monument to nothing much. The fort was built in 1842 as a post along the “permanent” … Continue reading →

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