Author Archives: Frog

Real quick

Posted on June 9, 2014 by Frog

Today I saw a colleague’s inbox. She has 527 unread messages. Let me say that again because it is so important–527 UNREAD messages. Pro-tip: do not do this.

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Garden Update

Posted on June 4, 2014 by Frog

Just picked our first serrano pepper. The better-half will be very pleased when he gets home. In contrast to the state of the garden in late April: This garden contains all of the herbs. We realize some of these plants … Continue reading →

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Smells good and looks good

Posted on May 24, 2014 by Frog

I’ve complained about how there is a lack of flowering plants in our yard. The peonies came up and were a brilliant display of white and pink. I didn’t know peonies were ever white. Apparently, I’ve been under a rock. … Continue reading →

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The Cover

Posted on May 22, 2014 by Frog

I started with this one (new album in 4 days, btw): Then I went to this one (oy): Ended with this one (B-R-U-C-E):

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She told them to keep on moving

Posted on May 13, 2014 by Frog

We did the Komen walk on Saturday with some family members. For the purposes of anonymity, we’ll go with this: one of the people in our group is currently kicking breast cancer’s ass. A trolley slowed down on one of … Continue reading →

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Upgrade

Posted on May 11, 2014 by Frog

We have owned our outdoor table set for years. This is the first time it has ever had an umbrella. I’m looking forward to being able to sit at the table without frying like heat-lamp chicken. Next up is comfy … Continue reading →

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This weekend

Posted on May 2, 2014 by Frog

I got home today and told the better-half that I like working so much that I think I’ll only take one day off this week. ‘Tis true. I’ll be taking Saturday off and then leaving the fair city bright and … Continue reading →

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Three Day Weekend

Posted on April 28, 2014 by Frog

Bought the plants: As you know, built out the first planter: Hung out on the deck after planting: Had burgers and spinach salad with edible flowers and strawberries for dinner: Woke up and went to brunch with friends: Today we … Continue reading →

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The first garden is done

Posted on April 26, 2014 by Frog

We went to the Maymont plant sale today and then made multiple trips to the big box for gravel and dirt/compost. We like it so much that we have plans to set another one up. We already have a cucumber … Continue reading →

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Some weeds are pretty

Posted on April 20, 2014 by Frog

A bunch of these appeared in the yard this week: I went around them with the lawn mower yesterday because there’s so little color in our yard (the house was built in 1932 how can there be no bulbs?!). Turns … Continue reading →

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