Author Archives: Frog

Nine-Ten Inches of Snow

Posted on March 2, 2009 by Frog

No phone line, cable was dead until about mid-day and the power is still out…the better-half went out to replenish our supply of gasoline for the generator and saw snapped power lines. Wonderful. Also, one road was blocked for some … Continue reading →

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Forecast

Posted on March 1, 2009 by Frog

I’ve heard a snow forecast of 2-4 inches and one for 5-8 inches. Think we’ll actually see any snow accumulation? It would, of course, figure that we’d get snow in March. At the point in time where we are all … Continue reading →

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Need Your Help

Posted on February 27, 2009 by Frog

The better-half and I are thinking seriously about going to Chicago in mid/late May. What suggestions do you have? We like to eat (as you know) and we like interesting/off-beat things (as you probably also know). I’m thinking at this … Continue reading →

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Not Always Crabby

Posted on February 26, 2009 by Frog

You might get the impression that I’m always in a state of crabby. I have embraced my crabbiness which may explain why I have had certain people in my life send me those Maxine cards from Hallmark. But it’s already … Continue reading →

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Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day

Posted on February 24, 2009 by Frog

I think I’ve finally realized that my situation at work is just never going to get better. It doesn’t matter if I’m grumpy or elated at work the shit just keeps sticking to the fan. Thanks economy for tanking. Get … Continue reading →

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Irritated

Posted on February 23, 2009 by Frog

I got to work at 7:11 this morning. It’s 9:32 and I have no idea if my entire unit is going to come to work or not. I’ve worked what amounts to 1/4 of my day already and I have … Continue reading →

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Virginia Weather Is Whack

Posted on February 22, 2009 by Frog

This morning it was cloudy when I walked out to put bird seed in the feeder. Then when I went out to throw coffee grounds and egg shells into the compost a light drizzle was falling. A few hours later … Continue reading →

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Rock Me, Antonio

Posted on February 21, 2009 by Frog
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Short

Posted on February 17, 2009 by Frog

I’m going on a school field trip tomorrow. Things that will be different from the last time I went on a field trip: I do not plan on chewing 8 different flavors of Bubble Yum to see what color they … Continue reading →

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Food Roundup

Posted on February 15, 2009 by Frog

Friday night we marinated a salmon fillet in salt, pepper and lemon olive oil. Then it went into a hot oven. Half-way through we took it out and slathered it with the pineapple-habanero jam I made last weekend. The jam … Continue reading →

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