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All Cub Fans Should Be Offended

Posted on June 10, 2008 by Roger

I’m sitting here watching the game and listening to Len and Bob interview Billy William. Billy is explaining how he’s been coaching Kosuke Fukudome on how to play the outfield in Wrigley Field. He said, “I’ve told him about all … Continue reading →

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Butterfly #33 — Painted Lady

Posted on June 8, 2008 by Roger

vanessa cardui Sunday, June 8, 2008 — 5:57 pm McHenry County, Ill — Hickory Grove Conservation Area This Painted Lady was flying low along a mowed path through a large grassy field. It flitted from one clover flower to another, … Continue reading →

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Butterfly #32 — Tawny-edged Skipper

Posted on June 8, 2008 by Roger

polites themistocles Sunday, June 8, 2008 — 5:53 pm McHenry County, Ill — Hickory Grove Conservation Area Back when I first began to identify butterflies, I gave up on the Skippers. There are dozens of species that all look very … Continue reading →

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Spot the bug

Posted on June 8, 2008 by Roger

I saw a tiny, amazingly patterned bug, but it refused to pose for me. Here's the best shot I managed to get.

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Pearl Crescent

Posted on June 8, 2008 by Roger

Two photos of a Pearl Crescent, taken at 5:45 on a hot and humid afternoon. I got pretty close — its wingspan is only an inch and a half.

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