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Bird #312a — Brewster’s Warbler

Posted on May 26, 2000 by Roger

vermivora (from vermis, worm, and vorare, to devour) leucobronchialis (white throated) Friday, May 26, 2000 — 9:20 am Ringwood, Illinois – Glacial Park I was walking the Deerpath trail between the kame and the wooded hill. I was dividing my … Continue reading →

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Grave of James K. Polk

Posted on May 8, 2000 by Roger

I was in Nashville for a convention. My hotel was downtown, just a block from the state capital. I had some time to kill one morning, so I wandered about. There were statues scattered about the lawn — Andrew Johnson, … Continue reading →

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The Carter House — Franklin, Tennessee

Posted on May 7, 2000 by Roger

I was in Nashville with three other people from work for a convention. We arrived the day before things got started and looked for some way to pass the time. I suggested this place and, to my surprise, was taken … Continue reading →

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Blondie

Posted on February 13, 2000 by Roger

The Comic Strip Blondie was created in 1930 by Chic Young. When Chic died in 1973, his son Dean took over the writing while several different artists handled the drawing. In fact, both father and son have often only handled … Continue reading →

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Animal #39 — Bobcat

Posted on December 28, 1999 by Roger

lynx rufus Tuesday, December 28, 1999 — 8:54 am Holla Bend National Wildlife Refuge, Arkansas I arrived at the refuge at 8:05, just after it opened. I drove along the river and stopped a few times when I saw something interesting. … Continue reading →

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