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Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse — Mackinaw City, Michigan

Posted on July 10, 1994 by Roger

After vacationing with my parents in Wisconsin, we took the scenic route home through the Upper Peninsula. We crossed the Mackinac Bridge and got a hotel room in Mackinaw City. (Incidentally, whether it’s spelled “Mackinac” or Mackinaw,” it’s pronounced “Mackinaw.”) … Continue reading →

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Copper Harbor Lighthouse — Copper Harbor, Michigan

Posted on July 8, 1994 by Roger

The Copper Harbor Lighthouse is on a small mainland peninsula, but is only accessible to tourists by boat. This was my younger daughter’s first boat ride — she sat on her Grandpa’s lap and seemed to enjoy herself. The ride … Continue reading →

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Fort Wilkins State Park — Michigan

Posted on July 8, 1994 by Roger

I spent the day exploring the Keweenaw Peninsula with my family. We ate lunch at the Harbor Haus overlooking Copper Harbor. My family wanted to shop, so I took off and walked about a mile to Fort Wilkins State Park. … Continue reading →

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Cubs vs. Expos — Wrigley Field

Posted on June 5, 1994 by Roger

I went to the game with friends on free tickets from work. Our seats were good ones, just 10 rows behind the first-base dugout, but I spent most of the afternoon regretting that I was there. The temperature was in … Continue reading →

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Reds vs. Astros — Riverfront Stadium

Posted on May 7, 1994 by Roger

I rode down to Cincinnati early in the day with several friends. We spent the day sightseeing and went to the Reds game in the evening — after eating a dinner of Cincinnati’s own food specialty, Gold Star Chili (made … Continue reading →

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