Author Archives: Frog

Aunt Annie

Posted on May 5, 2010 by Frog

The better-half had a great aunt named Aunt Annie. She was a single lady and carried a cane in her later days. She liked to play cards and would call people Chap. She was quite a character and had a … Continue reading →

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Goodness Sake

Posted on May 2, 2010 by Frog

It’s already 76 degrees and humid. You’d think we’re in the middle of July and not at the beginning of May. Yesterday we went canoeing for the first time in years. It was really nice to get back on the … Continue reading →

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Soon, we’ll munch.

Posted on April 28, 2010 by Frog

Last year we thought the fig tree had died and decided if it didn’t show signs of life by the time graduation rolled around we would dig it up and think of something else to plant. The tree did survive … Continue reading →

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Yes, I Do Fly Around On A Broom

Posted on April 27, 2010 by Frog

One of the people laid-off is our IT person. I should mention that I had a very similar position to hers when I worked in private industry. I am married to wonder-geek so I know something about something when it … Continue reading →

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Dodged

Posted on April 22, 2010 by Frog

We finally heard officially that my unit is safe. So, I have a job in the next fiscal year. Many, many people don’t. We were already a lean organization from the last layoff three years ago. We’re about to be … Continue reading →

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Punk Rock Girl

Posted on April 21, 2010 by Frog

The better-half sent this email a few minutes ago and it cracks me up. Mojo Nixon rules.

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Two Odd Things

Posted on April 21, 2010 by Frog

Odd Thing One: I said something not too long ago about hearing a story on NPR and the person I was talking to said, “it figures you listen to that.” What does that mean? Odd Thing Two: Other units have … Continue reading →

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Must be played loudly

Posted on April 16, 2010 by Frog

We bought the new Gil Scott-Heron CD the other day (yes, we still do it old skool). The CD is a mixture of kick-ass songs and poetry. The man does both equally well.

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For Whom the Bell Tolls

Posted on April 14, 2010 by Frog

The Director is in our offices today talking to people one-by-one. She’s quite approachable so it’s not unusual that she’s talking to folks, it is unusual that she’s doing it with her door shut. That can only mean one thing…the … Continue reading →

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Think about what?

Posted on April 7, 2010 by Frog

A co-worker just finished watching a webcast and then came to talk to me about the feasibility of doing something like that for our clients. We talked about how that’s a good idea, we could easily do it and why … Continue reading →

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