Author Archives: Frog

Anything Can Happen Day

Posted on September 24, 2008 by Frog

Today there was a reversal of roles, although if it had been a true reversal I would still be asleep. The better-half is taking his mother to undergo some tests and we decided it would be easier for him to … Continue reading →

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The Garden

Posted on September 21, 2008 by Frog

We pulled up all the summer plants today. Before we pulled up plants we picked 3 eggplants, a few tomatoes and a distressing amount of peppers. Have I mentioned that we have a bunch of peppers? We have some friends … Continue reading →

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Steam Valve

Posted on September 18, 2008 by Frog

I’ve been trying like hell not to complain but a habit is a terrible thing to break.  Things that are driving me to distraction: Schoolmates who can’t or won’t get the hang of using wikis and blogs. It’s a text … Continue reading →

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Quick thoughts on new food stores in Richmond

Posted on September 17, 2008 by Frog

I haven’t been to the new Whole Foods yet over in the Short Pump area. Frankly that area is a train wreck of traffic and it takes me at least 40 minutes to get there from my house. Trader Joe’s is opening … Continue reading →

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The End of Summer

Posted on September 14, 2008 by Frog

We swam in the pool for a little while this evening. If it isn’t the last swim, it’s definitely the next to last swim. I feel like I’ve been cheated out of swimming this summer–too many cool nights, too much … Continue reading →

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Seemingly not connected

Posted on September 13, 2008 by Frog

In case you are worried the earth is about to be destroyed, there’s a new page (with a RSS feed) to reassure you. You never know what silly thing is going to generate a world-wide community: This was one of … Continue reading →

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Sometimes a Beer and a Remote Control Soothe My Soul

Posted on September 11, 2008 by Frog

And sometimes, it’s food. I didn’t know what to do about lunch today so I walked over to J + K’s Mobile Munchies over on Main. They are pretty much there all the time and have tasty food at excellent … Continue reading →

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Whiny Post #2,422,333

Posted on September 11, 2008 by Frog

Yesterday my unit held a much overdue meeting to divide up our work plan for the year. The year that started 7/1/08. I found that the course I had been told to work on was now back up in the … Continue reading →

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Hot Sauce and hotter me

Posted on September 9, 2008 by Frog

When I got home from work today I had to process the tomatoes I picked on Sunday. Don’t get me started on all the freaking peppers still sitting on the counter. I decided to make a batch of hot sauce … Continue reading →

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I just kept shoving my foot in my mouth and I DID.NOT.CARE.

Posted on September 9, 2008 by Frog

My supervisor has three kids. One is a senior in college and one is a freshman. The other one is still in high school. Today I had to hear about how the freshman’s dorm lost A/C over the weekend due … Continue reading →

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