Author Archives: Frog

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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Picture and Words, oh my

Posted on April 1, 2010 by Frog

Neglect blog much? We made the season’s first fish tacos last night. I’m not sure why we don’t make these all the time, but spring and summer seem more suited to fish tacos. The better-half grilled a tilapia fillet using … Continue reading →

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Bringing Back the Memories

Posted on March 26, 2010 by Frog
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Like the first day of summer vacation

Posted on March 23, 2010 by Frog

A few things happened over the weekend that put me in a completely different frame of mind from last week. We finally celebrated Chinese New Year (originally canceled because of bad weather). I have to tell you that I have … Continue reading →

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Beneath the wheel I cannot slow its rotation down

Posted on March 17, 2010 by Frog

With the time change (I know, get over it already) and the relentless beating we seem to be getting at work, I’ve been exhausted every night this week. I was supposed to have Friday off but my personal plans changed … Continue reading →

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Whoa

Posted on March 16, 2010 by Frog

30% budget cut announced at work this morning. We’re grant-funded and make zero dollars…so there’s no making up that deficit. Layoffs are coming. We should hear in April. At least we’re all still employed through June 30th. I need to … Continue reading →

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A Break In the Rain

Posted on March 14, 2010 by Frog

Yesterday afternoon it stopped raining enough for us to walk around and take some pictures. We went around the side of the porch and startled a bunny: We checked on the garlic: The kale has rejuvenated nicely in the cold … Continue reading →

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Carolina Chocolate Drops

Posted on March 12, 2010 by Frog

Good music to bring up the levels on a rainy day.

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