Author Archives: Frog

Some fine updates

Posted on September 18, 2015 by Frog

This week the magic happened. Let me start by saying our guest bedroom closet has been a nightmare of boxes, suitcases and boxes. There were some boxes in there too. The closet had no shelving, rods, or anything in it … Continue reading →

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What are the odds

Posted on September 13, 2015 by Frog

This time last year we planned on spending the afternoon smoking a chicken and hanging out in our backyard only to be thwarted by a gazillion girl scouts in the neighboring backyard. Damn, if it didn’t happen again today. The … Continue reading →

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Duck, Duck, Got Away

Posted on September 8, 2015 by Frog

We went to Duck this weekend and stretched it out for four days over the already long holiday weekend. The better-half needed a vacation and I was more than happy to help him out with that. We’ve been talking about … Continue reading →

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The End of August

Posted on August 29, 2015 by Frog

How did it get to be the end of August already? Last night was super nice so we spent most of our time on the patio. I bet it’s been two months since we pulled out the cushions and slouched … Continue reading →

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Oh vey

Posted on August 16, 2015 by Frog

We are in Annapolis for a very quick trip. Basically a 24 hour whirlwind of going to a concert and then heading home. We are staying in a clean but crappy hotel. At 4:30 this morning, I heard someone open … Continue reading →

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Aloha Maui

Posted on July 9, 2015 by Frog

We are now in Maui, but I promised a description of the trip to the top of Diamond Head. A tough walk straight up, but the view was worth it: On the Big Island, which is really big, some of … Continue reading →

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Leaving Oahu today

Posted on July 5, 2015 by Frog

Hopefully, in a few hours, I’ll be able to tell you what Waikiki looks like from Diamond Head. My sister, Niece 2 and I are meeting up in a little while to hike the crater and then we will feast … Continue reading →

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SCOTUS did the right thing

Posted on June 27, 2015 by Frog

The title of this post is the email I sent the better-half yesterday. That was the entirety of it. I never thought I’d live long enough to see marriage equality in Virginia, but that happened in October 2014. We thought … Continue reading →

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Anything Goes

Posted on June 14, 2015 by Frog

Last weekend we took the Nieces to visit with the better-half’s aunt and walk to the top of Crabtree Falls. You’re the top: You’re the smile on Mona Lisa: You’re the Louvre Museum: You’re the time of the Derby Winner: … Continue reading →

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Playing catch up

Posted on May 23, 2015 by Frog

We went to see Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox last Friday night and this photo is from their rendition of Sweet Child of Mine: The woman to the far right was tap dancing. Tap dancing. The best way to hear that … Continue reading →

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