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THE FROG JOURNAL

Category: The Ribbits

  • The lowest common denominator for a reduction of value

    The lowest common denominator for a reduction of value

    The lowest common denominator for a reduction of value. The only thing better than money, is more money. The thought was a funny one, so everyone laughed. Laughter is a way to let loose some stress. It’s also a way to improve the mood. But not every laugh contains joy. And not all joy inspires…

  • The layaway plan and Stellar’s new diamond

    The layaway plan and Stellar’s new diamond

    The layaway plan and Stellar’s new diamond There was never any doubt in the layaway plan. In fact, Stellar is so fond of the layaway plan that she does it every year. Not because she has to. She is a very conscientious and hard worker. Therefore she is well off. Not rich. But comfortable enough…

  • The extreme weather challenge when seasons overlap

    The extreme weather challenge when seasons overlap

    The extreme weather challenge when seasons overlap. The first time Spring was interrupted by winter, was fifty nine years ago yesterday. It was a warm spring day and then it got seriously cold. That is actually a made up statement. Although it might be possible. Until now, the weather fifty nine years ago wasn’t very…

  • A good luck charm might be helpful

    A good luck charm might be helpful

    A good luck charm might be helpful Riley is holding on with all his might. And he’s not sure how much longer he can do it. As if to prove this thought, his grip slips ever so slightly. He looks down at his dangling feet. Far below them, a cold hard slab of concrete awaits.…

  • The Phased and Confused Neighbor

    The Phased and Confused Neighbor

    The Phased and Confused Neighbor Mr. Stephens was cranky today. The neighbors had been at it all night, again! With all the banging and shouting, he hadn’t slept a wink. This made fifteen nights in a row, and it was time to get some peace! The apartment building at 1113 Clevenger Street was an old…

  • The recurring customer – A new chapter in family planning

    The recurring customer – A new chapter in family planning

    The recurring customer – A new chapter in family planning. Just like Nintendo changed the at home experience, advances in technology changed everyday life. For example, the drive through, or alternatives to cash payments. Those are very basic examples, but in the beginning of the tech boom, it was about convenience. And one of those…

  • The first time without

    The first time without

    The first time without. The first time without, it was still numb. The knowledge was there, but the belief wasn’t. Then time passed slowly, but healed no wounds. Shortly after, came the first month. Now, one whole month without. One month of longing every single day. Looking back now, it was a month of firsts.…