Author Archives: Frog

Humid in Portland

Posted on August 27, 2016 by Frog

We flew into Portland, ME, and in spite of our expectations, we made it here with all luggage intact. Richmond’s American desk was a cluster yesterday as it is wont to do. Seriously, get yourselves together. Yesterday was a day … Continue reading →

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Quick trip to Texas

Posted on August 13, 2016 by Frog

We are eating ZZQ BBQ, drinking Ardent’s Virginia Common and listening to KSYM. We waited over an hour in line for the Q in a thousand degree heat. It was like we were in Texas and it only took us … Continue reading →

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To DC and back again

Posted on July 31, 2016 by Frog

We took the train to DC to see Billy Joel perform. Taking the train has distinct advantages to the craptastic strip of 95 in the summertime. Playing cards with a messed up deck. Turns out some decks have more than … Continue reading →

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Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

Posted on July 29, 2016 by Frog

We went to see the Kehinde Wiley exhibit last night which was super amazing. It has been awhile since an entire exhibit has thrilled me. Every single piece was striking. Then we moved over to see the new Gordon Parks … Continue reading →

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Lovely evening

Posted on July 15, 2016 by Frog

Last night we went to Flowers after 5 at Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens. This awesome garden is minutes from our house and we only go at the holidays. It’s a shame that we corrected last night. We bought a membership … Continue reading →

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Getting Caught Up

Posted on June 24, 2016 by Frog

On Thursday, June 9th a straight-line storm raged through our neighborhood destroying some cars, tossing trees into houses and generally freaking people the heck on out. We were without power for four days. We checked out this crane one afternoon … Continue reading →

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OMG

Posted on June 3, 2016 by Frog

In April, I worked like a dog to make a 22 minute video about ABO verification in the OR. We’re not talking filming a live event and then editing. We’re talking about making every single moving piece and syncing up … Continue reading →

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Catching up

Posted on May 30, 2016 by Frog

Turn around for a second and May is gone. I made Simon have ears: I went out for drinks with folks from work. This cocktail had gin, mead and scotch… I worked from home three (3!) times this month. One … Continue reading →

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Busy Saturday

Posted on May 1, 2016 by Frog

We started the day in a 5K for Parkinson’s. Then breakfast, then the herb sale at Maymont and wrapping up with a wait in line at Ardent Craft Ales to buy Texas-style bbq. Perhaps, you will remember we have been … Continue reading →

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Time for a beer

Posted on April 17, 2016 by Frog

Last night we walked in a 5K. We’ve never done one of those in the evening before, but it did mean margaritas as a follow up. Our friend had completed another 5K in the morning so she was ready for … Continue reading →

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