Monthly Archives: August 2015

Stuff I Know

Posted on August 30, 2015 by joey

The Mister and I have this crazy idea that the goal of rearing children is to create productive adult citizens who help make the world a better place. As people send their kids off to college for the first time … Continue reading →

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#Thursday Doors — Liberty Street

Posted on August 27, 2015 by joey

This is the door to my favorite bar in Indy — Liberty Street. The door itself is old, but who knows how old? Inside, the knob is extraordinarily low to The Mister, and just right for me. It’s a mellow … Continue reading →

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One-Liner Wednesday — Job Too Big

Posted on August 26, 2015 by joey

Everyone’s always sharing their blog search terms for a laugh, but how about Contact Me emails? For instance, “Teach me how to word.” One-Liner Wednesday is brought to you by LindaGHill

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Dimmer. Dimmer Still.

Posted on August 25, 2015 by joey

After commenting on Dan’s post at No Facilities today, he reminded me I’ve mentioned the battle of the lights over here at my house. I’ve alluded to it, but never written about it. About his wife, Dan wrote, “Turning a light on … Continue reading →

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Our Sweet Sixteen Anniversary

Posted on August 23, 2015 by joey

As some of you know, Friday was our anniversary, and we spent the weekend CHILDLESSLY celebrating. Our very sexy anniversary weekend began when The Mister paid two tattooed, sinuous, half-naked men to … mow our lawn. I keep tellin ya, this … Continue reading →

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State Fair Happiness, Funnel Cakes Sold Separately

Posted on August 21, 2015 by joey

I need to give you an impression of the size of the Indiana State fair. It’s 250 acres, a million square feet of stuff. There are many larger state fairs, but Indiana’s is big. One can easily spend the entire … Continue reading →

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#Thursday Doors — Horse Barn

Posted on August 19, 2015 by joey

This is one of the many horse barns at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. I chose to snap this particular barn door because it’s much more well-worn than the others. I am a big fan of weathered, painted wood. Look at … Continue reading →

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One-Liner Wednesday — On Raising Honest Children

Posted on August 19, 2015 by joey

When asked why she poked her brother in the eye, Sissy said, “Because I wanted to.” One-Liner Wednesdays are brought to you by LindaGHill

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Yankee Doodle Whore Goes to The Damn DMV

Posted on August 18, 2015 by joey

In Indiana, we have the BMV. I think it’s because they want you to remember the word bureau, as in bureaucracy, but this post isn’t about Indiana’s BMV, it’s about Georgia’s damn DMV. I had to become a Georgia resident … Continue reading →

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The GRUMBLE GRUMBLE and OH YAY of August

Posted on August 17, 2015 by joey

It’s too hot. It was sixty-six degrees when I took Moo to her bus stop at seven o’clock, but the air is dense with humidity and my hair frizzed-out before I even left the porch. In addition to all my … Continue reading →

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