Author Archives: Frog

Undecorated

Posted on January 3, 2021 by Frog

Because it is rainy, misty, drizzly today, we’re leaving up our outdoor lights until things dry out a bit. Everything else is put away and the metric ton of needles has been swept and vacuumed. Like last year, we put … Continue reading →

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Merry Merry

Posted on December 28, 2020 by Frog

Of course it was a small Christmas this year. My parents came over for breakfast and we exchanged gifts (The Macallan for her and a large format Guinness and an oil can Fosters for him). My mom brought over a … Continue reading →

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Small Thanksgiving

Posted on November 27, 2020 by Frog

The better-half and I hosted my parents for Thanksgiving yesterday. My mom brought over a very delicious turkey breast she made in her crock pot, corn pudding and apple pie (bonus jars of apple sauce too). We provided roasted brussels … Continue reading →

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Thank Goodness

Posted on November 7, 2020 by Frog
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Eating during a pandemic

Posted on October 10, 2020 by Frog

I have been taking pictures of what we’ve been cooking during the pandemic and have been quite lazy in posting here. We attempt to make something new every once in a while so we’re not stuck in a dinner rut … Continue reading →

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Get away

Posted on September 3, 2020 by Frog

Took a few days and escaped.

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Doing the numbers

Posted on July 25, 2020 by Frog

I have driven my car 729 miles since January. The last time I bought gas was in mid-May and with all my discounts, it cost $.45/gallon. We have attended one show in 2020. This time last year we had enjoyed … Continue reading →

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Sweat, Comradery, Fun

Posted on June 27, 2020 by Frog

Just when it seemed hopeless this summer that we’d hear any live music, two substitutes showed up. It isn’t the same, but it helps a little. BBC Music just released a ton of videos from past Glastonbury Festivals. The Richmond … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day

Posted on May 25, 2020 by Frog

No matter how the world goes, its important to maintain some traditions. For us that is smoking a meat. Today it is chicken. We brined it over night and then threw it on the smoker. No other rubs or sauces. … Continue reading →

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Week 9? Who knows.

Posted on May 10, 2020 by Frog

The better-half and I were talking the other day about how I used to keep a journal to chronicle our first years as a married couple. Whenever we dip into those notebooks (very occasionally) we have to remind ourselves why … Continue reading →

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