Author Archives: Frog

Rounded Up

Posted on December 29, 2017 by Frog

This year the content has been pretty light. What do you say about 2017 other than don’t let the doorknob hit you on the way out? We saw some shows: We visited other places: The rest of the year? We … Continue reading →

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Another update

Posted on December 7, 2017 by Frog

We updated our guest upstairs bathroom recently and it is so much better. And it isn’t just about looks but also about functionality. The sink actually drains. The previous paint job was awful and the crappy vanity made this room … Continue reading →

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Updates

Posted on November 19, 2017 by Frog

Took a day off a week or so ago to paint our downstairs bathroom. Most of our space is beige and it was sucking at my soul. We’ve lived here for four years and aside from paying someone to paint … Continue reading →

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Documentary

Posted on October 14, 2017 by Frog

I don’t know how long this embed code will last, but I’m putting this here because it is so darn good. It is by Matan Rochlitz and ran in the New York Times.

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Finally Fall

Posted on October 1, 2017 by Frog

Even though the calendar has declared it to be fall, the temperatures have been well into the 80s. That is ridiculous. This weekend the weather broke and while we still need rain (it’s been weeks), the be outside factor has … Continue reading →

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Labor Day Weekend

Posted on September 10, 2017 by Frog

After a three year absence, we returned to Ocracoke for a quick trip. As soon as we got off the ferry, we ate tacos: The remnants of Harvey made Saturday a soggy day, but it brought a beautiful sunset: We … Continue reading →

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Eclipsed

Posted on August 22, 2017 by Frog

Yesterday was the Great American Eclipse. The better-half researched and found a reputable dealer for glasses. We had so many that I ended up taking extra pairs to work. My boss was thrilled that she got her own pair. Several … Continue reading →

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August, really?

Posted on August 7, 2017 by Frog

It is already August. I’m not sure how that happened. It seems like we’ve hardly had time this summer to do anything. My work friend is back at work finally after being out for 14 months and it was really … Continue reading →

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Watermelon, Man

Posted on July 23, 2017 by Frog

Someone in my household insisted on buying a watermelon last weekend and then proceeded to eat none of it. Which left us with a ton of cut-up watermelon. I hit it with a potato masher today and strained it. Oh … Continue reading →

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Bermuda

Posted on July 15, 2017 by Frog

Last weekend we were in Bermuda. I am sad that going to Bermuda every weekend isn’t a thing. This was the view from our room. We were at Elbow Beach resort and, even though we were up the hill, we … Continue reading →

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