Tag: daily leap

  • The learning curve and Butterbeans

    The learning curve and Butterbeans The trip to the main entry, took less than ten minutes. The base was immense, with much of its vast size unseen. Today Alex and Butterbeans were going to a new section of the base. Hence their apprehension. The main entrance was usual and mundane. Nothing distinguished it as an…

  • Movie Theaters and Tumbleweeds

    Movie Theaters and Tumbleweeds This article was originally published a couple of months after the frog journal was launched. It has heavy references to the pandemic because a lot changed during the pandemic. As well as afterwards. Furthermore it is updated, and is a thought on how quickly things can change. Even when it’s over…

  • The shareable craft

    The shareable craft Breakfast is good. It’s even better first thing in the morning! This is the consensus as we begin our work in the mines. It’s possible to enjoy breakfast, and work in the mines, at the same time. We actually do it all the time! While it is true that this morning’s breakfast…

  • Are mermaids real?

    Are mermaids real? That may sound like an unusual question. I think it’s a fair question. Mermaids are synonymous with the sea. Dolphins are also synonymous with the sea. However past experiences tell us that we will see dolphins more often than mermaids. Of course this is all one guy’s opinion. However it was a…

  • Turtle, wolf and frog, revelations

    Turtle, wolf and frog, revelations

    Turtle, wolf and frog, revelations Tim watches the road as they make their way to a local breakfast cafe. It was already late morning and he was feeling famished, so he knew Buddy must be as well. Furthermore they had come a long way this morning. Tim felt certain something had changed but was unable…

  • Mr. Werlington’s flea circus

    Mr. Werlington’s flea circus The day had been dreary, but that wasn’t a concern for Mr. Werlington. He enjoyed dreary days. Not only did he enjoy them but he absolutely looked forward to them. He was accustomed to being alone and found dreary days to be therapeutic. In fact, Mr. Werlington hadn’t spoken with a…

  • The Zippo Lighter and the Last Cigarette

    The Zippo lighter and the last cigarette. Six thirty in the morning, the coffee is fresh and hot from the pot. The zippo is on the table beside the cigarette. Taking a careful sip of the coffee, the cigarette comes next. When lit, a long pull of air inwards, then a long exhale. That’s it,…