Author Archives: Frog

Heavy heart

Posted on November 9, 2024 by Frog

Not the best week. I hope in 4.5 years there’s still a democratic United States that’s very diverse.

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Hawaii

Posted on October 26, 2024 by Frog

We went to Hawaii for two weeks in late September/early October. I recommend two week vacations especially if you are tripping across multiple time zones. We went to Maui, Hawaii and Kauai. We took a helicopter ride on Kauai and … Continue reading →

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Not sure

Posted on September 5, 2024 by Frog

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

Posted on August 2, 2024 by Frog

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

Posted on July 5, 2024 by Frog

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

Posted on May 15, 2024 by Frog

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

Posted on March 2, 2024 by Frog

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

Posted on February 4, 2024 by Frog

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

Posted on December 28, 2023 by Frog

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

Posted on November 12, 2023 by Frog

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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