Author Archives: Frog

My VMails Rock

Posted on September 8, 2009 by Frog

I got home this afternoon and immediately left the better-half a voicemail. It went something like this: On your way home, could you please look at the strip of grass next to our neighbor’s mailbox–the people who live behind us … Continue reading →

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Crackers, Trout Pate and Mead

Posted on September 7, 2009 by Frog

Today we made two batches of crackers…so easy and so delicious. I also thawed some smoked trout that we smoked awhile ago and whipped up smoked trout pate. Combine it with the crackers and mead from Heidrun and you have … Continue reading →

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Itchy

Posted on September 3, 2009 by Frog

I met with the allergist today. I had to donate 7 large vials of blood and 2 smaller ones. Those will hopefully give some clues to what’s not causing my muppet face problem. That’s right we’re in the mode of … Continue reading →

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Arts and Crafts with Frog

Posted on September 2, 2009 by Frog

Behold the newest addition to my desk: It’s dead simple to make. Go out to the parking lot. Find a stick. Use masking tape to tape off the sharp edges and then write the word CLUE on it. Begin whacking … Continue reading →

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Outrageous

Posted on September 1, 2009 by Frog

So it’s no surprise that I work for a large university, right? It might surprise you to know how much our IT system sucks. This afternoon I was in a meeting and the first few minutes were spent saying mean … Continue reading →

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My grandmother is spinning in her urn

Posted on August 29, 2009 by Frog

In honor of Ted Kennedy we made Cape Cods tonight: (yep, the phone’s camera is not quite awesome)

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Cold Turkey

Posted on August 27, 2009 by Frog

I have to cease and desist with my use of OTC allergy/sinus medicine for the next 7 days. I have to see an allergist to figure out why I’m having bouts of angioedema. I am NOT looking forward to the … Continue reading →

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He’s the best

Posted on August 24, 2009 by Frog

Some friends stopped by this afternoon to drop off some food for my sister’s family–sister had surgery on Friday and needs some recovery time so folks are a’cooking for them. I’m going to make a dish for Saturday night–it will … Continue reading →

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That’s Not My Dog

Posted on August 24, 2009 by Frog

Have you heard the story of the man who is sitting on a park bench and a dog is sitting next to him? Another man walks up to the seated man and asks if his dog bites. The man responds … Continue reading →

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Hypothetically and Dreamily

Posted on August 20, 2009 by Frog

How do you decide when to call someone on their bullshit? Especially when you know calling them on it won’t really make a difference in the bullshit? Also, one of our AC units fried itself yesterday (repaired in the same … Continue reading →

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