Monthly Archives: August 2011

because now I see the destructive power of a lie

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Frog

My freaky co-worker was offered a job with our client who is taking over our operations. My supervisor did not. Yeah, a little touchy. Among other things that make her freaky, my co-worker is also a consistent liar. I guess … Continue reading →

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The Generator has a new friend

Posted on August 29, 2011 by Frog

Well, that title is a bit wrong. I have a new friend. A WiFi hot spot. Yeah, the internet withdrawals have been fierce. And, with all the trees, broken lines and snapped poles who knows when in the heck we’ll … Continue reading →

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When Irene came to town

Posted on August 27, 2011 by Frog

So the wind started around 7am and we lost power around 2:30. Basically, if we didn’t have cells and a generator we’d be alone and drunk in the dark. I kid. Sort of. We made dinner thanks to generator and … Continue reading →

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Corn Dogs Reign Supreme!

Posted on August 22, 2011 by Frog

Last night we made corn dogs mostly from scratch. We doctored up a box of Jiffy Corn Muffin mix, jammed some sticks into slightly sauteed hot dogs and then fried them in our garage. Because that’s where the fryer is, … Continue reading →

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Shrimp Curry

Posted on August 19, 2011 by Frog

Last night I made my version of shrimp curry. I can’t say that my version is all that different than every recipe you’ve probably seen for shrimp curry. Last night was the first time I’ve ever made the dish and … Continue reading →

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Figs!

Posted on August 15, 2011 by Frog

For dessert tonight with some others tucked away for tomorrow: The flower fell off our Streptocarpus. It looked pretty and so joined the figs.

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At least that’s taken care of

Posted on August 15, 2011 by Frog

We bought a car at the end of last week. It’s fancier than we originally thought but it’s not wacky-doodle fancy. We did well on the trade-in and had a good experience at the dealership. I like the car and … Continue reading →

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Zip, Nada, Nuthin’

Posted on August 8, 2011 by Frog

Work: nothing going on. Seriously, I cruise the internet all day and I’m nearly done with a book that I started over a year ago. Tax dollars at work. But, hey, our client can’t get its act together so I’m … Continue reading →

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