Author Archives: Frog

Lucy decorates

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Frog

Lucy, our youngest cat, has a habit of bringing me things to play with when she’s decided that my life at the computer is too boring. She drags the item into the room and then chirps at me to let … Continue reading →

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Yesterday

Posted on May 12, 2012 by Frog

So, this happened yesterday. No, we didn’t see the first lady. That was the other ceremony. This was the o’dark 30 one.

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It’s just too bad that girl’s a bum

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Frog

We have bamboo place mats that we use on a pretty constant basis. We like the look of them, but have HAD it with how they let condensation through to the table below. I’ve been saying for lo these many … Continue reading →

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With silver bells and cockle shells

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Frog

After my eye doctor appointment this morning, I stopped to buy plants for the garden. I know you probably don’t care about this, but I wanted a least one positive garden entry this season since it’s usually doom and gloom … Continue reading →

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I’m Done Except for that Ceremony

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Frog

Yesterday I defended myself to my committee and they approved me for graduation. It was kind of a funny meeting as my advisor told me the day before that in preparation everyone on my committee were all “what is it … Continue reading →

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Willie doesn’t disappoint

Posted on April 17, 2012 by Frog

Willie Nelson and his son, Lukas, singing a Pearl Jam song:

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suddenly i can see blue skies again

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Frog

I’m coming up with a list of projects to do in the coming months. One of those is to paint part of the front porch. I have mentioned that there are two different colors of paint (or maybe it’s just … Continue reading →

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Perok Fail

Posted on April 12, 2012 by Frog

In the April 2012 Eating Well magazine there was an article about sustainable salmon from Alaska. When I saw the recipe for what amounts to a salmon pot pie (perok), I knew I had to make it. I used Wild … Continue reading →

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Over and Done

Posted on April 9, 2012 by Frog

I just cut the grass out near the road and I can hardly see now. The wind in combination with dirt, leaves, pine tags, pine cones and tasseled grass has turned my eyes into crazy puffed creatures. Usually at lunch … Continue reading →

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Jim on Saturday

Posted on April 8, 2012 by Frog

Yesterday evening when the better-half got home from running a few errands, he was greeted by Jim on the front sidewalk: Jim was probably saying something along the lines of “Let me in. I am starving.” You may have noticed … Continue reading →

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