Category Archives: Places to Go

Horseshoe Donuts

Posted on November 6, 2016 by Roger

On Sunday, I was footloose and fancy free. I started my day at Horseshoe Donuts in Monument. As the woman behind the counter was putting my chocolate cake donut and apple fritter in a white box, I noticed that her … Continue reading →

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Seven Bridges

Posted on November 5, 2016 by Roger

After lunch, coworkers took me hiking at Seven Bridges Trail in Cheyenne Canyon. The trail climbs uphill along a small creek which it crosses seven times. The hike was about four and a half miles round trip. We took our … Continue reading →

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Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park

Posted on August 25, 2016 by Roger

Today was the 100th birthday of the National Park System. We celebrated by visiting Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park in Dayton, Ohio. Of course, they had cake. There are several sites scattered around Dayton. We visited the Wright Cycle … Continue reading →

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4th Friday at the Starline

Posted on July 22, 2016 by Roger

For many years, Starline Manufacturing in Harvard, Illinois produced sleds, wagons and a variety of farm equipment. The factory is long gone, but the building, once derelict, has been turned into a showcase for artists, with galleries and exhibit space … Continue reading →

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Coon’s Candy

Posted on June 6, 2016 by Roger

Coon’s Candy is in Harpster, Ohio. We stopped in on a whim and ended up spending too much money on candy and candles and … stuff. I asked the guy behind the counter if I could take a red chair … Continue reading →

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