Laurie Graff's Blog: The FrogBlog, page 8

A Very Merry Froggy Xmas

FrogFact #2:

With such a wide variety of frogs, it’s safe to assume that out there, somewhere, is a frog with just about any pattern you could imagine.

For the new yea…

For the new year good health and peace of mind. Everything else is really negotiable.

Said to me on my block, by my upstairs neighbor, Joseph – Apt 3G.

Calling FOUR Ex-BFs Now

According to MAYAN MYTHOLOGY when a frog croaks it is calling for rain. Four frogs are used in the ancient rain ceremony to summon the god, Chac (pictured) who’s associated with creation and life.

GIrl’s Best Friend: Beast or Frog?

Visit today from Sophie who looked like a little doggy I used to know… my sweet Charlie.

We Must…

We will change.

Take the econom…

Take the economy out of violence. — Dr. Michael Welner, forensics psychiatrist

Violence is glorified in this country.  Video games, movies… take Skyfall – all violence, all technology — no story, no human interaction.  No love.  We need to change, don’t feed the beast.

What Makes People Snap?

Could the lack of real authenticity trumped by the shallow connections made online be why so many are losing control? (gun control laws notwithstanding)

12-12-12 Concert

Jon Stewart’s calling it the greatest Hanukkah show ever, but it’s just the greatest.  Give to the Robin Hood Fund and watch. Sandy Relief Fund Concert at MSG Now

How does a frog use its tongue?

Hmmm… I wonder why I’m not catchin’ any love?

When a fly or bug flits by, the frog hurls out its sticky tongue, snares the prey, and curls its tongue back in to swallow the meal. It’s similar to casting out a fish line, then reeling in a fish.