Author Archives: Frog

Head scratching

Posted on December 18, 2009 by Frog

I am lucky to have a job. I know that. I’m in a semi-secure position. Even though my project is grant-funded, it is federally mandated and funds are available. I am lucky. We just got a press release from our … Continue reading →

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You got a hubcap diamond star halo

Posted on December 17, 2009 by Frog

Last night driving home from babysitting the nieces, Get It On by T. Rex came on (it’s also called Bang a Gong). I have no idea what that jumble of lyrics mean but I love that song. Actually, the lyrics … Continue reading →

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Might as well be walking on the sun

Posted on December 14, 2009 by Frog

I just saved $22 at the grocery store. I would have saved an additional $.70 if I hadn’t stood there like an idiot with a coupon in my hand instead of handing it over. I didn’t even buy anything that … Continue reading →

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I am an old fart

Posted on December 12, 2009 by Frog

I pulled either the right pectineus or adductor brevis Tuesday night horsing around with the nieces. Apparently picking both of them up and walking about is a bad idea. I’ve never paid any attention to that muscle group but now, … Continue reading →

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Fa-La-La-La

Posted on December 8, 2009 by Frog

I finally broke and I’m listening to Christmas music this afternoon on WOXY. Where else can you hear “Elizabeth & The Catapult – Christmas With The Jews”? I’m sure there’s not a radio station in my area that’s playing that … Continue reading →

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I’m pretty sure I’m 500 months old

Posted on December 7, 2009 by Frog

When do parents stop referring to their kids in months and just switch over to years? If a kid is over 2 and nearly 3 shouldn’t the parents have the balls to just start saying the kid is nearly 3? … Continue reading →

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This Portland area hospital rocks

Posted on December 5, 2009 by Frog
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New Stairs

Posted on December 4, 2009 by Frog

When we bought our house there was commercial grade (I guess that’s the proper term) carpet in the upstairs and on our back stairway. We had the same carpet at an office way back when. We had flooring work done … Continue reading →

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Not at work, again

Posted on December 3, 2009 by Frog

Last week I was off the entire week. We were supposed to have work done at the house during that time. For whatever lame excuse, we did not. It’s happening today and tomorrow. We’re both home this morning but I’ll … Continue reading →

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Soup and Sandwich Night

Posted on November 30, 2009 by Frog

It is not only raining (again) but the wind is blowing and it is cold. I just had to tromp out to the garden to cover up the cold frames because the automatic mechanism is still in the garage. This … Continue reading →

Posted in Eating, Gardening | 2 Comments