Category Archives: Illinois

Pilgrimage

Posted on October 10, 2009 by Roger

On a Saturday in early October, my wife, daughter and I went to McHenry County’s version of Jerusalem — Royal Oak Farm Orchard west of Hebron. It’s owned by Christians. The gift shop is filled with stuff imprinted with Bible … Continue reading →

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Attaining Bagel Snobbery

Posted on October 9, 2009 by Roger

I’ve been hanging around lately with a couple of bagel snobs who look down their noses at the faux bagels sold by Einstein Bros. and Panera. Apparently, those establishments steam their bagels instead of boiling them in the proper fashion. … Continue reading →

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Navy Pier

Posted on July 1, 2009 by Roger

My niece and nephew had never been to Navy Pier, so I gave them a tour while my wife and daughter relaxed on a bench and watched the evening set in over Lake Michigan. When we met back up, we … Continue reading →

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Strolling Along Lake Michigan

Posted on July 1, 2009 by Roger

We walked from North Avenue Beach to Navy Pier along the shore.

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Lincoln Park

Posted on July 1, 2009 by Roger

After we ate dinner at Chicago Pizza and Oven Grinder Company, we strolled back through Lincoln Park taking photos of statues and anything else that caught our eye. We crossed Lake Shore Drive to North Avenue Beach on the pedestrian … Continue reading →

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