Author Archives: Frog

Tired and cranky

Posted on February 25, 2014 by Frog

At work, the department’s org chart lists three positions just like mine. I’m the only one in the position now. This means I’m really busy and, in all honesty, its OK with me. I’m learning a lot and kicking work … Continue reading →

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The Game of Life

Posted on February 23, 2014 by Frog

This weekend we had responsibility for The Nieces. I picked them up from school on Friday and their parents picked them up from our house this afternoon. I will never forget my name because I heard it 123,405,345.56 times. Exactly. … Continue reading →

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Tempurpedic after 5 years

Posted on February 16, 2014 by Frog

We have two Tempurpedic beds. For over a month, the one we purchased in 2008 has been making enough noise to wake us both up. We’ve moved the support feet around and that hasn’t really helped. If your super-comfortable bed … Continue reading →

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Here we go again

Posted on February 13, 2014 by Frog

Another winter storm started last night and the conditions were right enough that I worked from home today: (for those keeping score, the picture shows rain, sleet and snow all at once) My department met on Wednesday to discuss our … Continue reading →

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You’ve Been Rung Out

Posted on February 8, 2014 by Frog

We listen to WNRN pretty religiously. We made a donation to them at the end of last year that put us into their VIP group. Which sounds schmancy. It is when you consider, we went to see a show last … Continue reading →

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Celebrating on Sunday

Posted on January 31, 2014 by Frog

Much feasting!

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Cold H. Old

Posted on January 25, 2014 by Frog

The better-half and I just walked down to our neighborhood market to pick up a few things. It was snowing and some of the sidewalks are still covered in snow from earlier this week. By the time we got home, … Continue reading →

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Oysters in a bag

Posted on January 17, 2014 by Frog

Late last year we saw an ad for Oysters for Life and decided to adopt/sponsor an oyster cage (hi, cage 1917A!). Today we received a bag of oysters. I was expecting a net bag in a styrofoam box. We ended … Continue reading →

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This Week Will Be Weird

Posted on January 13, 2014 by Frog

On Saturday, a mere two days ago, I left the house at 7am and got home at 7pm. Where was I? In Virginia Beach at a SharePoint Saturday conference. Please do not be too jealous. Really, just settle down. This … Continue reading →

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Truth

Posted on January 4, 2014 by Frog

When one of my sisters and I were young, we would be told to go to our rooms to separate ourselves. Then we would talk through the HVAC vents. Tonight, the better-half and I were half arguing. I was in … Continue reading →

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