Category Archives: General Spleen Venting

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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I did not have to break my foot off

Posted on January 30, 2015 by Frog

The mountains of leaves are finally gone:

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Pretty but kind of dumb

Posted on September 19, 2014 by Frog

I upgraded my phone and iPad to iOS8 and aside from it taking a really long time (for the iPad it was an overnight job), I noticed that the Apple ID (or is that aPPle iD–seriously who cares about your … Continue reading →

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The simple thank you

Posted on March 11, 2014 by Frog

Know how I was worried about a co-worker treading on thin ice? She is being ridden hard now to meet deadlines. We’ll see if she can do it. Here’s something I’ve noticed about her. She doesn’t say thank you to … Continue reading →

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Tempurpedic after 5 years

Posted on February 16, 2014 by Frog

We have two Tempurpedic beds. For over a month, the one we purchased in 2008 has been making enough noise to wake us both up. We’ve moved the support feet around and that hasn’t really helped. If your super-comfortable bed … Continue reading →

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Ranty, Rant, Rant

Posted on January 4, 2014 by Frog

We went out into the world today and, lord have mercy on my soul, people are stupid. First there is the place we go for haircuts. 90% of the clientele and employees are women. I almost always have to use … Continue reading →

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So Here’s the Thing

Posted on November 22, 2013 by Frog

Background: My department is wee (4 employees and one manager). We work in IT and we provide training, communication, and help documentation on the system. No one seems to really understand what we do and how many things we touch. … Continue reading →

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Wee Pity Party

Posted on September 13, 2013 by Frog

In cleaning out stuff, I came across my offer letter from 2005. I am now, two advanced degrees later, making $500 less than I did in 2005. Just let that sink in.

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It Figures

Posted on August 24, 2013 by Frog

On Thursday afternoon I got home and realized our dishwasher was full. I added the soap and started it up. Then I went outside to cut grass. It hadn’t rained that hard earlier and honestly I had no idea when … Continue reading →

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Making a Negative into a Positive

Posted on August 13, 2013 by Frog

Negative: So we found a house that we like and have moved into negotiation and torture. That’s a little known part of the house-buying process. The people who own the house must be in financial difficulty or they are just … Continue reading →

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