Category Archives: Generic Thoughts

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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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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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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Just a dream and the wind to carry me

Posted on April 8, 2016 by Frog

Sea turtle achievement unlocked: We went on an island tour and saw one of the windmills on a former sugar plantation. There are only a few windmills remaining from the olden days: We also went on a sailing vessel. Argh, … Continue reading →

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Quick

Posted on April 4, 2016 by Frog

Neighbors:

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Reedy Creek

Posted on March 26, 2016 by Frog

We went on a walk today down by the river. It had been years since I walked along that portion of the James so it was nice to get a different perspective on the river. Here’s a shot of what … Continue reading →

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Interesting

Posted on February 8, 2016 by Frog

I know. It’s been a bit of a dry spell here. I just updated my reads page and realized that every book I’ve read or am reading this year has been written by a woman. Cool.

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January walks and things

Posted on January 10, 2016 by Frog

We took a walk through Hollywood Cemetery last weekend. I have no memory of ever doing this. It seems shocking when you consider how many historical sites we were dragged to as children. An interesting note, it was breezy and … Continue reading →

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