Author Archives: Frog

Not sure

I’ve been asked to be the manager for someone I think of as a friend. Jesus that’s hard. We talked today. She says it’s OK for me to run away. How can I do that?

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Sheep, sheep, sheep

We’ve had a flock of sheep in our backyard all week clearing brush for us. They’ve done a great job. I didn’t know that sheep have the zoomies, but they do. They also are very chatty when their human shows … Continue reading

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July – seven months in already

We had a low-key lunch yesterday with my parents, one of my sisters, her husband, and her (adult!) children. Lovely time and my dementia-addled father had a good time. The better-half is a rock star with my father. We did … Continue reading

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Anniversaries and good byes

I celebrated my work anniversary at the beginning of the month. I’ve worked at the place for eleven years. This is the longest I’ve worked anywhere. It feels good. This year, though, is a time of change for the place … Continue reading

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Vegas for work

I left early Tuesday morning to fly to Vegas via Denver. There was a line of storms through the area of Georgia and to say we thought we were all going to die is not hyperbole. According to being there … Continue reading

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January just flew by in 74 days

January felt even longer than usual. I think it is because the 21st century has just been the hardest century and that’s saying a lot since the 20th century was filled with wars. Wait…maybe that’s just a constant? The better-half … Continue reading

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End of year roundup

We saw 22 shows. Everything from Depeche Mode to Roseanne Cash. I read 33 books. I went to Orlando, Denver, San Diego, and San Antonio for work. The better-half went to Nashville for work. The better-half and I went together: … Continue reading

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Philly was full of love

We went to Philly this weekend. We left Richmond on an early morning train, but not too early. We arrived in early afternoon and then bought Septa cards and promptly got lost and confused. A Septa employee took pity on … Continue reading

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Slide right into fall

Somehow it has become October. I finished up my travel for work with a trip to San Antonio. I was last there in 1996 for my honeymoon. Not much resonated with me or sparked a moment of oh yeah I … Continue reading

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Another month of summer

I’m headed to San Diego in a couple of days. I don’t want to jinx anything, but the hurricane looks to be much smaller than anticipated. I know California doesn’t have tropical storms so they may not be prepared, but … Continue reading

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