Author Archives: Frog

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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Slide right into fall

Posted on October 4, 2023 by Frog

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

Posted on August 20, 2023 by Frog

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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Movies and sand

Posted on July 25, 2023 by Frog

We have taken this week off. Yesterday we went to see Asteroid City. It was weird and very Wes Anderson and we really liked it. There’s something to be said about going to a matinee and munching on too much … Continue reading →

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Musings

Posted on June 11, 2023 by Frog

We found a 3-4′ snake skin in our garage. It was dangling from the chain track for the garage door opener. It seemed like a clever way for a snake to pull itself out of its skin. Other than a … Continue reading →

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