Author Archives: Roger

Drive-In

Posted on July 1, 2008 by Roger

One of the items on my list of 30 Things to Do in Chicagoland was “See a movie at a drive-in theater.” The other night, we went to the McHenry Outdoor Theater and Drive-In in McHenry. The first movie, WALL.E, … Continue reading →

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Billy Goat Tavern

Posted on July 1, 2008 by Roger

My wife bought tickets for a matinee showing of Wicked today. We decided to take the train down a few hours early and check off another item on my list of 30 Things to do in Chicagoland — Eat a … Continue reading →

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Butterfly #36 — Hobomok Skipper

Posted on June 30, 2008 by Roger

poanes hobomok Monday, June 30, 2008 — 12:12 pm Barrington, Illinois — Baker’s Lake I walked through the wooded park on the bluff to take photos of the American White Pelicans that were hanging around. On my way back to … Continue reading →

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Viceroy

Posted on June 30, 2008 by Roger
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Dogbane Beetle

Posted on June 27, 2008 by Roger

The Illinois State Museum site says this: The dogbane leaf beetle has a special type of color that shines and changes as the insect changes position or as we change position while looking at it. This changing color is called … Continue reading →

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