Category Archives: Me and My Family

The Night My Faith Became Fact

Posted on September 20, 2016 by Roger

My dad died in the fall. For good (mostly) and bad (occasionally), my dad was the dominant personality in my life. When he was in a room, the room was alive, and as his son, I had to keep up. … Continue reading →

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Tanyard Springs

Posted on March 20, 2013 by Roger

We camped, or at least we planned to camp, in Petit Jean State Park for six nights. My brother-and-sister-in-law were in their camper on the next site. My in-laws rented a house about half a mile away in a place … Continue reading →

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Plays Well with (some) Others

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Roger

When I was in fifth grade, I got sick and missed class for a few days. As she did for anyone who got sick, my teacher had my classmates make get well cards for me. Ronald lived just up the … Continue reading →

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Illinois Railway Museum

Posted on July 30, 2011 by Roger

It all started around Christmas, 2009. Every year, my niece makes me a CD of songs she thinks I’ll like. I’m supposed to be giving her something in return, but after gifting her with her own blog, I ran out … Continue reading →

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Things I’ve Already Done Before I Die

Posted on September 28, 2010 by Roger

It’s popular to make lists of “Things I Want To Do Before I Die.” As a lister, I can understand the appeal. But after thinking about it for a while, I decided not to do it for several reasons, which … Continue reading →

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