Monthly Archives: May 2013

Feminism is All About Who’s Makin the Sandwiches, Right?

Posted on May 30, 2013 by joey

              As I said here, my marriage is sexist. I don’t know why it’s sexist. I don’t think we’re sexist. Perhaps it’s better labeled ‘traditional.’ Only, I don’t think we’re terribly traditional. By popular opinion, … Continue reading →

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Sunday Worship

Posted on May 26, 2013 by joey

Last week, my mother wrote, “Here I am at my favorite Church on Sunday. The Church of Golf. The Legends Golf & Country Club. Life is good. Thank you Lord.”                   Am … Continue reading →

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Greetings and Salutations

Posted on May 20, 2013 by joey

The other day, I walked into the Home Depot, and the door greeter was all, “Good morning! How are you?” I smiled and said, “It’s just another day, so I’m good, thanks! How’re you?” She shouted out, “You should be … Continue reading →

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Thank You for Thinking I’m Leibster Enough

Posted on May 20, 2013 by joey

LindaGHill from Get on my plate! has nominated me for The Leibster Award, woot! Thank you Ma’am!               The Rules for The Liebster Blog Award are as follows: List 11 random facts about you. Answer the … Continue reading →

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Warning: This Blog Contains Caffeine

Posted on May 19, 2013 by joey

Just after a thorough cleaning, MIL’s coffee pot began leaking water as it brewed.  I joked with her and said, “Maybe it was only the corrosion holding it together.” You know how neat freaks are about water, as I said here.  Me? … Continue reading →

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Dogs Don’t Need Porn

Posted on May 17, 2013 by joey

Until I moved to Georgia, I’d gone to the same vet all my life. That’s why it came as such a surprise when I accidentally took my dog to the porn shop at seven o’clock in the morning. You’d think … Continue reading →

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United Holiness Camp

Posted on May 16, 2013 by joey

Growing up with Drew and her very religious family, we spent a considerable amount of time in churchy settings. None of the churchy settings were quite so memorable as the United Holiness Camp in Milan, Indiana. Milan, Indiana is so small, … Continue reading →

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Let the Mama Sleep

Posted on May 12, 2013 by joey

While I could write a post entirely devoted to how tired, overwrought, and premenstrual I am, I’ve decided, instead, to write about Mother’s Day. I know it’s trendy, but I am a mother, and I couldn’t possibly let y’all forget … Continue reading →

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On Choosing a Life

Posted on May 9, 2013 by joey

People who don’t know me well ask me all the time, “Why Champaign-Urbana?” This annoys the piss out of me. In order to explain why I like it there, I’m somehow putting down every other place on earth. Have Y’all … Continue reading →

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Guns Are Like Pitbulls

Posted on May 5, 2013 by joey

I’ve never known a vicious Pitbull.  Oh, I’ve seen them on the news, and read articles about them online, but I’ve never met one. However, I’ve met a vicious Poodle and a vicious Golden Retriever. Ferreal. BUT! As I have … Continue reading →

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