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White Sox vs. Rangers — June 4, 1988

Posted on June 4, 1988 by Roger

My wife and I went to the game with friends. As we approached the ticket window, some lady handed us half-price coupons. That works! Our seats were down the left-field line in the upper deck. And fine seats they were … Continue reading →

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Cubs vs. Braves — May 25, 1988

Posted on May 25, 1988 by Roger

I went to the game with three coworkers. It was cold, but we had fun watching the game. The Cubs lost 2-1.  

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Bird #315 — Red Crossbill

Posted on April 30, 1988 by Roger

loxia (crosswise) curvirostra (from curvus, curved, and rostrum, bill) Saturday, April 30, 1988 — 9:25 am Zion, Illinois — Illinois Beach State Park In 1987, I only went birding twice and only saw 87 birds the entire year. I hadn’t … Continue reading →

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Cubs vs. Mets — September 21, 1987

Posted on September 21, 1987 by Roger

My friend and I drove down to Wrigley Field. We got to see Dwight Gooden pitch, but the game was very dull. There was an hour-long rain delay during which I toured the park. I wandered corner to corner in … Continue reading →

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Reptile-Amphibian #6 — Northern Leopard Frog

Posted on July 26, 1987 by Roger

rana pipiens Sunday, July 26, 1987 — 1:30 pm McNaughton, Wisconsin — Spider Lake Road I was walking with my daughter when I spotted this frog in the grass by the wood shed. I grabbed it and put it in … Continue reading →

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