Author Archives: Roger

Cubs vs. Giants — July 18, 1988

Posted on July 18, 1988 by Roger

My friend and I bought these tickets back in April, hoping it would be the first night game at Wrigley Field. It wasn’t but we went and had fun anyway. We took our wives and ate lunch at Ed Debevic’s. … Continue reading →

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White Sox vs. Red Sox — July 9, 1988 (game 2)

Posted on July 9, 1988 by Roger

The second game of the double-header was notable chiefly because of Roger Clemens who struck out 15 batters in eight innings. The White Sox lost 8-2. Our seats were tiny and I had numb-butt, but we had a great time. … Continue reading →

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White Sox vs. Red Sox — July 9, 1988 (game 1)

Posted on July 9, 1988 by Roger

My brother-in-law came up for a week-long visit with a friend. My friend and I took them to their first Major League baseball game(s) — a White Sox/Red Sox double-header at Comiskey Park. The first game began at 3:00. Our … Continue reading →

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Marks’ Mill Historic Battlefield Site, Arkansas

Posted on June 23, 1988 by Roger

On a drive through Arkansas, I passed Marks’ Mill battlefield. I’m not sure what I expected, but what I got was this sign … this monument … and a picnic area. I stayed long enough to take these photos and … Continue reading →

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Bird #318 — Brown-headed Nuthatch

Posted on June 23, 1988 by Roger

sitta (nuthatch) pusilla (very small) Thursday, June 23, 1988 — 7:40 am Crossett, Arkansas — Felsenthal National Wildlife Refuge Ruth and Bob, refuge biologists, had shown me the Red-cockaded Woodpeckers by appointment. As we were watching them, Bob mentioned the … Continue reading →

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