Author Archives: Frog

In the World

Posted on March 25, 2012 by Frog

Friday night we went to Pasture for our anniversary. It’s a newish place on a forgotten block of Grace downtown. I like that there are pockets of the city coming back. Pasture serves small plates and we ordered seven of … Continue reading →

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Baby Come As You Are

Posted on March 22, 2012 by Frog

I bought these shoes today while shopping for bras* at Target: When I was a teen, I would have killed for these shoes or a pair of Chucks. In fact, I once begged and was denied so I took what … Continue reading →

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It’s that time of year or wherein I ramble

Posted on March 20, 2012 by Frog

It’s a bit early, I suppose, but I’m in the throes of the sprint to the end of the semester. I am writing two courses and have to defend myself in April. One of the courses I’m working on is … Continue reading →

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DIY’d

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Frog

Early Saturday evening the better-half asked if I wanted to go to Lowe’s to buy a new shower door. Um yeah, let me put on some shoes. We have had a problem with the shower door since we’ve lived in … Continue reading →

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In Praise of the Bar

Posted on March 10, 2012 by Frog

While we were in Florida last weekend, we spent some time in bars. This sounds like it could be the opening of a bad joke, but it’s not. It’s not even the opening to a sordid story. Bars are simply … Continue reading →

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Another Musical Obsession

Posted on March 9, 2012 by Frog

I’m completely digging this song and as it turns out I really dig the video:

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Random Pictures

Posted on March 7, 2012 by Frog

Not very exciting, perhaps, but shots from my sister’s backyard. A huge tree provides most of the shade in the backyard: Close up of the Bougainvillea: They have a neat wind chime off the canvas roof of their deck:

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Orange you glad we got away?

Posted on March 6, 2012 by Frog

This is a picture of the orange tree in my sister’s backyard. We grilled steaks last night and I snapped some pictures. The tree produces pretty well, but the fruit is a blend of sweet and tart. My sister made … Continue reading →

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Porky Breakfast Goodness

Posted on March 4, 2012 by Frog

Yesterday we went to a green market down by the water. We ended up with some amazingly good Cafe Con Leche from a Cuban coffee place and then we shared this for breakfast: That’s shredded pork, an onion salad, black … Continue reading →

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Occupied

Posted on March 2, 2012 by Frog

We were standing in a high-end wine store across the sidewalk from an Occupy camp site. The mayor had been nice about the Occupiers by handing them keys to public restrooms, but today was the day they had to leave … Continue reading →

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