Monthly Archives: March 2010

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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Finally!

Posted on March 12, 2010 by Frog

We have daffodils blooming. The crocus that have survived the nibbling hordes are also blooming. Spring is finally showing up around here. The better-half tilled the garden the other day. It’s been so muddy he hasn’t been able to get … Continue reading →

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In my email this morning

Posted on March 8, 2010 by Frog

Once again, I’m embarrassed to be a Virginian. Virginia Commonwealth University received a letter from Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli requesting that the Commonwealth’s public universities and colleges rescind policies that ban discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation. The … Continue reading →

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When I’m an Old(er) Lady

Posted on March 5, 2010 by Frog

Let’s just let the “lady” thing in the title slide, shall we? I realize I’m no lady, I’m his wife.* I’m tele-working today and what that means is I got all my work done hours ago and have been sitting … Continue reading →

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I forgot! It’s Vivaldi’s birthday.

Posted on March 4, 2010 by Frog

I love baroque music. We’re going to see Gil Shaham in April. I’m so excited. I just can’t hide it.

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