Monthly Archives: May 2015

Casey 1, Mockingbird 0

Posted on May 17, 2015 by joey

The other day, I wrote about Casey, my FIL’s cat who lived with us. As I mentioned, she was often out of doors. One day, we were all on the front porch, (must have been during a Georgia “winter!”) and we … Continue reading →

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You’re Safe with a Man in the House

Posted on May 15, 2015 by joey

Like a lot of kids, if I woke up scared, I’d head to my parents’ bedroom. Like a lot of parents, they grew annoyed, and began to forbid it. I have memories of them carefully lifting their feet over me, … Continue reading →

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Casey Cat

Posted on May 12, 2015 by joey

Over the years, I’ve attempted to take in or care for cats when other people couldn’t. I counted the other day, and I’ve tried to take in nine. It doesn’t always work out. There’s always some self-righteous judgmental person who … Continue reading →

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For the Love of Caps, Fleurs, Pets, and Toes

Posted on May 11, 2015 by joey

I think Mother’s Day is as overrated as any other holiday. I may write about it sometime, only, probably not. I’m generally on my throne, waving my scepter around, demanding things, so it’s no big deal to me. Just lemme … Continue reading →

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Piddlin’

Posted on May 8, 2015 by joey

Last time I wrote that I like to piddle in my garden, I got some giggles, because piddle means pee. Well sure. It means pissin away time, too. If you’re Southern, or I reckon if your mama is, then piddlin … Continue reading →

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Thunder!

Posted on May 7, 2015 by joey

I got The Encouraging Thunder award from both Vanessa of Petal & Mortar and Anxious Mom from Blogging for Therapy, so I’m super pleased to be considered by both of them! The Rules: Post it on your blog. Grant other bloggers … Continue reading →

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Black Wolf

Posted on May 6, 2015 by joey

One of the blogs I follow, Our Rumbling Ocean, is that of an amazing photographer and his family. They refer to their blog as “Our Blog.” Perhaps it is the frequent sweetness and light that keeps me reading, but surely anyone would love … Continue reading →

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Zilla Girl

Posted on May 5, 2015 by joey

Okay, now this is one is fantastic: I am one of the premiere recipients of the First Annual Nagzilla’s Star of Excellence Awards. What is that, you ask? This. Just that. I put the zilla on my page and go about … Continue reading →

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The Very Inspiring Blogger Award

Posted on May 4, 2015 by joey

Part of my April showers experience was being nominated for a pile of awards. Of course, April having been the A-Z Challenge, I’m only catching up now. Mark Bialczak nominated me for The Very Inspiring Blogger Award, which is ironic, … Continue reading →

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Real Neat, That’s Me

Posted on May 3, 2015 by joey

Another nomination, The Real Neat Blog Award, was passed on to me from Wide-eyed at Finding my Opti in this mist. Thank you, Wide-eyed! The Rules: 1) Put the award logo on your blog. 2) Answer the questions asked by … Continue reading →

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