Author Archives: Frog

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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Playing Catch Up

Posted on April 17, 2014 by Frog

This morning I woke up feeling like someone had punched me in the jaw. It’s still sore. I’m wondering which of the three beings in this house did it. Probably Simon since he likes to stand on you and make … Continue reading →

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Subs and Music

Posted on March 26, 2014 by Frog

Tonight we had dinner at a divey sandwich shop that we used to go to a lot when the better-half worked on the U of R campus (the hot peppers cleared up my clogged head–hallelujah). Then we headed over to … Continue reading →

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Happy anniversary

Posted on March 22, 2014 by Frog

The better-half and I are celebrating our 18th anniversary tomorrow. It doesn’t feel a day over 17.5. This afternoon we bought this amazing stuff: We joked about getting each other cinder blocks to celebrate the nuptials. It doesn’t look like … Continue reading →

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Busy weekend

Posted on March 16, 2014 by Frog

Ever have one of those weekends that ends up being busier than you thought it would be? Yeah, I know. All the time. Yesterday was amazing as far as the weather is concerned. We were outside for most of the … Continue reading →

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The simple thank you

Posted on March 11, 2014 by Frog

Know how I was worried about a co-worker treading on thin ice? She is being ridden hard now to meet deadlines. We’ll see if she can do it. Here’s something I’ve noticed about her. She doesn’t say thank you to … Continue reading →

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What the What

Posted on March 3, 2014 by Frog

It is March 3rd and I’m off from work because we started with sleet and ended up with a few inches of snow. I’ve worked at my place of employment for about a year and all I’ve heard in that … Continue reading →

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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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