Monthly Archives: October 2016

GPS Does Not Know The Way To Grandmother’s House

Posted on October 18, 2016 by joey

I like to make an annual pilgrimage to my grandparents’ house on the lake this time of year. It’s a thing I do, like a craving I can’t let lie. It comforts me. It does my heart good, even though … Continue reading →

Posted in Personally | Tagged family, food, gratitude, happiness, nature | 42 Comments

Share Your World #42

Posted on October 17, 2016 by joey

If you wanted to de-clutter where you live, what room / space would you start with? (And why, if you’re feel like admitting to it.) Haha, the kids’ rooms! I did de-clutter their rooms when they were younger, but I wouldn’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Personally | Tagged gratitude | 38 Comments

SoCS — Screening

Posted on October 15, 2016 by joey

Yes, of course I screen my calls, and my texts, and any messages, really. I do it for the benefit of others, I promise. I’m not a phone person. I love my friends, even the morning people, but I am … Continue reading →

Posted in Personally | Tagged SOCS | 47 Comments

Friday, Fall Break

Posted on October 14, 2016 by joey

While you’re reading this, I’m out exploring our natural world. I’m probably wearing sneakers and being glad it’s not hot. I’m probably eating food at some picnic table type place. I’m probably watching the sun shine on my babies. I’m … Continue reading →

Posted in Personally, Random Musings | 20 Comments

#ThursdayDoors — Woodruff Place Town Hall

Posted on October 13, 2016 by joey

Last winter three of my #ThursdayDoors posts were from Woodruff Place (Link 1, Link 2, Link 3). Historic Woodruff Place is one of Indianapolis’s lil neighborhoods. This summer, I captured its town hall. I love the doors, but as ever, … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Thursday Doors | 31 Comments

One-Liner Wednesday — Good God

Posted on October 12, 2016 by joey

“Y’all, someone on Freecycle is givin away ‘God clothes’. They’re mostly large shirts and 32/34 pants from Old Navy. You know, in case you wondered.” One-Liner Wednesday is brought to you by LindaGHill

Posted in Random Musings | Tagged One-Liner Wednesday | 32 Comments

In Which Joey Is Given The Day Off

Posted on October 11, 2016 by joey

Mentor rang me at nine-somethin in the mornin. I answered, “You are aware it is morning, yes?” “I am. But I am calling to tell you you don’t need to come in today.” “Really?!?” “Really! Enjoy your day off!” She … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged anxiety, mental-health, Mentor, neurotic, TheMister | 48 Comments

Share Your World #41

Posted on October 10, 2016 by joey

Do you believe in love at first sight? I don’t know. Just because it hasn’t happened to me doesn’t mean it’s impossible. I sure think people know what they want when they see it. Your first car? Plymouth Horizon — If … Continue reading →

Posted in Personally | Tagged family, gratitude, Sassy, The Mister | 43 Comments

Baby Food

Posted on October 7, 2016 by joey

For as long as Moo has been eating table food, I’ve admonished the other children, “Don’t take food from the baby!” Little Moo was underweight, so this “Don’t take food from the baby!” phrase had been well, crucial. I had enough trouble … Continue reading →