Monthly Archives: October 2009

Reflections on a Rainy Night

On a rainy night in late October, I wandered about town taking photos of lights reflected in puddles and off pavement.

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Eastern Comma

Silver Creek Conservation Area – October 19, 2009

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This Isn’t Normally a Blog about Baseball …

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Pilgrimage

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

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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