Monthly Archives: May 2014

Fighting is Their Favorite

Posted on May 30, 2014 by joey

Today was the last day of school for our wee ones, and the panic has arisen. Summer vacation is wonderful, because no more 6am. Sadly, at whatever time they awaken, they will be together all day, every day, day after day … Continue reading →

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Kiddie Pools: Fun to Read About?

Posted on May 29, 2014 by joey

When you live in Georgia, you buy kiddie pools. Sure, a few Indiana years, my kids had kiddie pools, but in Georgia, it was essential. See, in Indiana, when it’s 90 degrees, we sit in the shade and let the … Continue reading →

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Verdant

Posted on May 28, 2014 by joey

If you have paid any attention to me since I started this blog, you’ve probably come to the conclusion that I hate to be hot, and you would be correct. Warm weather’s most redeeming quality is its production of pretty … Continue reading →

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Random Musings of the Unamused

Posted on May 25, 2014 by joey

I’m kinda feisty lately. My spidey-senses are keen. My bullshit threshold is low, as is my ability to give fucks. My eye rolls are exceptional. It’s likely related to hormones, because I also think Cocoa Krispies are incredible and I think … Continue reading →

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GoFundMYWHOLELIFE

Posted on May 22, 2014 by joey

Now and again, my friends post links to “GoFundMe” for valid reasons. Well, that’s subjective, isn’t it? Yes, the whole concept is subjective. How GoFundMe works: Someone needs money for something, so they set up a donation platform, and people … Continue reading →

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“I have this coupon for halfa brain…”

Posted on May 20, 2014 by joey

Some of my friends are Couponing. You’ve seen the Extreme Coupon people on television, right? I’ve never watched the shows, but I’ve seen bits about it. They leave the store with carts and carts of products, and then they pay … Continue reading →

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Updates

Posted on May 19, 2014 by joey

I finally gave MIL her resurrected calla lily. You know what? She didn’t seem particularly pleased at all. *shrugs* I dunno. The Mister finished the semester with a 3.6 GPA. I’m so pleased for him! That’s a great accomplishment for … Continue reading →

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From Where I Walk

Posted on May 15, 2014 by joey

I joined Instagram last month, (you can follow me here) so I could participate in the “Photo a Day” challenges. The version of me on Instagram is like the version of me on sports, in that I’m having a good … Continue reading →

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She Watches Me

Posted on May 12, 2014 by joey

One of the many things I love about my house is that it’s a bungalow. Even our tiny first apartment was on the second floor. First things first, it’s awfully nice not to tote laundry baskets up and down the … Continue reading →

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Just Another Day

Posted on May 11, 2014 by joey

This Mother’s Day is weird. Where should I begin? Last night, Sassy gave me a one-armed penguin made of papier-mache, a painting of an owl, and a marigold wilting in a milk carton. Life is strange like that. Very sweet, … Continue reading →

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