Category Archives: Places to Go

Clinton’s Boyhood Home — Hope, Arkansas

Posted on February 4, 2009 by Roger

I drove across town to the house where Bill moved when his mother married Roger Clinton. He lived here for two or three years. According to the the display visible through the front windows, he spent most of his time … Continue reading →

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President Bill Clinton’s 1st Home Museum — Hope, Arkansas

Posted on February 4, 2009 by Roger

Yes, I know it’s Clinton. But I enjoy visiting Presidents’ homes and I was in Arkansas with a day to kill. I drove down in the morning and arrived at 11:30. I was greeted by a friendly woman who gave … Continue reading →

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Mount Magazine State Park, Arkansas

Posted on February 3, 2009 by Roger

Mount Magazine is the highest point in Arkansas. In all my trips to the state, I’d never been there. My in-laws offered to take us one day and we happily accepted their offer. It was a two-hour drive along back … Continue reading →

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Oh, and there were some animals too

Posted on December 30, 2008 by Roger

My wife, daughter and I spent the afternoon and evening on December 30 at Brookfield Zoo. While it was light out, we saw most of what there was to see, but animals don’t really seem to be the point at … Continue reading →

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Crown Fountain — Chicago

Posted on December 20, 2008 by Roger
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