The Lily Pad
froggy
- Location
- Portland, Oregon, USA
- Bio
- I'm a mom, an editor, a wife, a writer, and a dog owner. The order changes depending on the time of day.
MY RECENT COMMENTS
- “tomreedtoon
You
need help, dude. I'm
serious.”
November 23, 2009 06:36PM - “Ah yes, Dr.
Amy.
We're talking
"these" people and "those"
peop…”
November 23, 2009 05:08PM - “Excellent story, Z. Good
for you that you're able to
move on
with your life and
b…”
November 23, 2009 03:42PM - “Excellent writing.
Thanks. And you do deserve
better.”
November 23, 2009 03:26PM - “You've forgotten the A-1
Republican talking point.
Those
uninsured people just
ne…”
November 23, 2009 02:07PM
Froggy's Links
Jam Turnovers
I made a great pie crust recipe, filled them with jam and other fillings, and voila! Better than Hostess. This is only the second time I've attempted these, and I've never made pie crust before. It came out perfectly both times--buttery, flaky, and yummy. Pie novices like me can manage this.… Read full post »
End of the Road for the Brown-eyed Girl
Pieces of Paper from School
OK, I'll participate. Trig Palin, here's your contribution to your open call.
It's spring. I have elementary school kids. Along with the usual spring fever, don't wanna do my homework, why can't I play outside (because it's dark and you have to go to bed), I am beseiged with pieces of… Read full post »
Are my Facebook friends real?
I have a Facebook page.
I set it up about six months ago, when a friend sent me an invite.
There. I had one friend.
I posted a picture. It’s a lame page, but I know I should figure this thing out. I read about it… Read full post »
When I saw her for the first time, I thought “hell, no.”
We are not keeping this rocketing yellow blur who is tearing around my lawn and completely out of control. Half yellow lab, half golden retriever, no sense, and no training. A six-month-old puppy… Read full post »
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