Author Archives: Frog

Because it’s Friday and because I found a Billie Holiday song

Posted on April 8, 2011 by Frog

When I worked for a bank, I sat for awhile in a narrow room that contained a scanning station and a very expensive, very cutting edge piece of equipment. I was in charge of that piece of equipment and aside … Continue reading →

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Short, Sharp, Shocked

Posted on April 7, 2011 by Frog

Lest you think all I do is complain about the work situation, fear not. I complain about other things. Here’s a list: The apartment neighbors coming home past midnight or waking up past midnight to attend to the kid who … Continue reading →

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The Deal

Posted on March 31, 2011 by Frog

So this is what I do for a living: I’m a curriculum developer for a small project that’s been running for 20 years. We’re a partnership between a university’s school of social work and the state’s department of social services. … Continue reading →

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One Word

Posted on March 27, 2011 by Frog

RAMS!

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Happy Things

Posted on March 21, 2011 by Frog

Last night we made a shrimp dish and a rice dish from the Rick Bayless book Mexican Everyday (I could do that). We ramped up the chipotle peppers because we were living dangerously and I think next time we’ll settle … Continue reading →

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Friday Night Burgers

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Frog

Friday night we made burgers using the recipe from this podcast. The podcast isn’t long so you may want to give it a listen. But, I warn you about needing a burger immediately following. First we ground chuck and the … Continue reading →

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Words. Actual Words.

Posted on March 10, 2011 by Frog

I’ve been off from work this week. I was hoping for warm, sunny days, but that hasn’t really worked out. The early part of March is acting like the early part of March, but I’ve still be able to get … Continue reading →

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Hey Andy are you goofing on Elvis?

Posted on March 4, 2011 by Frog

My Friday selection of favorites from days of yore: Billy, my favorite blonde of the 80s: She was my favorite German, until I actually met my favorite German (hi Sigrid): My favorite space related song: Don’t laugh, just love it … Continue reading →

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Stuck?

Posted on March 3, 2011 by Frog

Yeah, I’m throwing this post up because it’s been so long. There’s just not much going on and at the same time so much is going on. Work is still a pain in the neck. Latest developments are that the … Continue reading →

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Tired

Posted on February 24, 2011 by Frog

I haven’t been sleeping very well lately. It’s not that I’m waking up at 2am and then spending time staring at the ceiling. It’s more like I wake up between 4 and 5 and can’t get back to sleep. I … Continue reading →

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