About Me

Who am I?  I’m just another writer.  I write how I speak.  Even though I have a BA in English, and even though I’ve been a teacher, and can red pen with the best of em, I don’t shrink from verbing my nouns, using a run-on for effect, or lettin it all slang out.
I’m a mother, but not your mother.  So when I judge you harshly, I won’t say it to your face, because I was not raised by wolves, nor has anyone died and made me queen.  Oh, but there’s time still!
I have fallen off my high horse a time or two, but it’s never stopped me from gettin right back up on it.

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  1. meg68's avatar meg68 says:
    February 4, 2013 at 8:20 PM

    Ha ha, Fitty and I are the same! Our friends hate us for being so irritatingly happy together.

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  2. joey's avatar joeyfullystated says:
    February 4, 2013 at 9:23 PM

    Ah, then you KNOW. *nods*

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  3. Linda G. Hill's avatar LindaGHill says:
    May 18, 2013 at 11:30 PM

    Hi there! I wanted to let you know I’ve nominated your fabulous blog for The Liebster Award! Please go here to get the details on what you need to do to accept your award. Congratulations!

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  4. donofalltrades's avatar donofalltrades says:
    May 22, 2013 at 9:43 AM

    Honesty? How refreshing…I shall follow you, even if you are offensive to Home Depot greeters.

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  5. imasurvivor2013's avatar imasurvivor2013 says:
    May 22, 2013 at 2:44 PM

    I’ve nominated you for the Sunshine Award 🙂 I hope this award brings you a little sunshine every day…~*~
    http://www.imasurvivor2013.wordpress.com

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  6. Maxima's avatar Maxima says:
    May 23, 2013 at 1:49 AM

    Beautiful blog, post,and author, Thank you for share your words, emotions, imagination and ideas, Have nice day!With love Maxima.

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  7. Small Steps's avatar Queenie says:
    June 7, 2013 at 1:30 AM

    Thanks for visiting and having a good ferret around my blog! X

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  8. trendyhammer's avatar trendyhammer says:
    June 8, 2013 at 8:30 PM

    Hi Jolene.

    It’s Kevin Gillespie here, I do prefer to be called Kev though. :).

    I live in Wales :).

    Thank You for following my Blog, MUCH Appreciated. :),

    I am now following your Blog back. 🙂

    Best Wishes

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  9. davidconfidential's avatar davidconfidential says:
    July 31, 2013 at 12:47 AM

    Fantastic blog 🙂 I really enjoy your work 🙂

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  10. Sivanne Garon Halpren's avatar Sivanne Garon Halpren says:
    November 12, 2013 at 2:54 PM

    I don’t have anything smart to say so just know that you made me smile just now, as you often do. ❤

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  11. Linda G. Hill's avatar LindaGHill says:
    January 17, 2014 at 1:08 PM

    Hi Joey! I’ve just nominated you for the “One Lovely Blog Award”! Go here to check it out: http://lindaghill.wordpress.com/2014/01/17/jusjojan-17-one-lovely-blog-award/

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  12. spacurious's avatar spacurious says:
    January 17, 2014 at 2:08 PM

    You’re awesome. I totally want to die and make you queen.

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  13. Miss Lou's avatar Miss Lou says:
    January 23, 2014 at 9:05 PM

    After reading the comment about dying and making you queen, I doubt very much that I can top it, BUT…. DunDunDunDunnnnnnnnnnn
    I can say that I am so glad I bumped into you! I’m not sure how it started, but your contributions both through your own posts (the ones I have read) and the opinions you leave on my own blog are articulate and valued (and sometimes amusing) and I very much appreciate them!

    Thanks for joining me on my blogging journey, and allowing me to share yours!

    Miss Lou
    x

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  14. Luanne's avatar Luanne says:
    March 11, 2014 at 7:04 PM

    I’m trying to figure out where you’re from–from your expressions, etc. hahaha

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  15. Jackie's avatar Jackie says:
    March 30, 2014 at 1:08 AM

    Looking forward to your A-to-Z posts!

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  16. Christina Rose's avatar christinavarga says:
    July 7, 2014 at 4:57 PM

    Love the eclectic feel of your blog! So glad I came across it and looking forward to reading more! 🙂

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  17. ashytaw's avatar ashytaw says:
    July 9, 2014 at 8:13 AM

    You are funny!!! I enjoyed reading 🙂

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  18. SomeKernelsOfTruth's avatar SomeKernelsOfTruth says:
    October 13, 2014 at 2:03 AM

    Hi! Wanted you to know I nominated you for the “One Lovely Blog” award — you can read more about it and why I nominated you here: http://wp.me/p4vtko-hD

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  19. DanicaPiche's avatar danicapiche says:
    October 19, 2014 at 6:36 PM

    I have nominated you for the One Lovely Blog Award. If you like it, please do accept 🙂
    http://danicapiche.wordpress.com/2014/10/19/one-lovely-blog-award-thank-you/

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  20. Susanne's avatar menomama3 says:
    October 29, 2014 at 1:55 PM

    Here’s to disgusting bliss and many more years to come.

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  21. Judy A. Beebe's avatar Judy A. Beebe says:
    January 24, 2015 at 7:14 PM

    I am so looking forward to reading your posts!

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  22. mamalisa4's avatar mamalisa4 says:
    February 2, 2015 at 5:45 PM

    I found you through Owl Wonder blog and I am so happy that I did. Just from reading your bio I am hooked. Funny & talented. So happy to be following!! 🙂

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  24. ohtogoawandering's avatar ohtogoawandering says:
    March 14, 2015 at 5:18 AM

    Hehe I love this! Witty and warm 🙂 I’m looking forward to exploring your blog a little further ASAP!

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  25. Prajakta's avatar Prajakta says:
    March 25, 2015 at 6:12 AM

    Hi! I have nominated you to take part in the Spread the Love event happening in the blogosphere. I hope you enjoy participating in it 🙂 Here’s the link: https://anarmchairperfectionist.wordpress.com/2015/03/25/all-you-need-is-love/

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  26. thatssojacob's avatar thatssojacob says:
    March 26, 2015 at 7:09 PM

    Hey there Joey! I’m doing a project where I’m following ten exciting, fresh, and interesting bloggers each day for the month of March 2015, and you’re today’s #1! Feel free to come visit me when you can at http://www.thatssojacob.wordpress.com, and follow if you like what you read. Have a good one!

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  27. Vlad Zaycev's avatar Vlad Zaycev says:
    March 29, 2015 at 1:30 PM

    Very interesting!

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  30. Angie Mc's avatar Angie Mc says:
    April 4, 2015 at 9:10 PM

    Hi, Jolene, I’m so glad that our paths have crossed via my April Roll Call post.

    You share here, “I have one of those terrible marriages that grows more disgustingly blissful every year.” May I borrow this fantabulous line?!

    I look forward to reading more from you 😀 ~~~~ Angie Mc

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  31. Can't Curse On Paper's avatar Wide-eyed says:
    April 5, 2015 at 3:50 AM

    Hey, I don’t know if you accept awards, but I’ve nominated you for the Real Neat Blog Award 🙂

    Awards and Answers Part Deux

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  32. Mr. Flying Pig's avatar Mr. Flying Pig says:
    April 6, 2015 at 10:49 PM

    Joey,

    I truly enjoy reading your blog and have nominated it for The Creative Blogger Award. I sincerely feel your blog deserves this recognition. If you wish to participate, please follow the rules in the link below. Whether or not you choose to participate, I hope you will accept the recognition and my sincerest appreciation.

    Here is the link: https://mrflyingpig.wordpress.com/2015/04/06/the-creative-blogger-award/

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  33. Adrian's Rumbling Ocean's avatar Boeta: RumblingOcean & Having fun with camera blogs says:
    April 8, 2015 at 4:21 AM

    We nominated you a choice of one lovely blog award, inspiring blogger and black wolf award. You can select the one you favor most or have not received previously. Thanks for the wonderful work you do. The rest including acceptance is up to you. We just feel you deserve a mention for your work. Hugs. https://ourrumblingocean.wordpress.com/2015/04/08/a-showering-of-awards/

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  35. markbialczak's avatar markbialczak says:
    April 16, 2015 at 7:05 AM

    Hello Joey. I have nominated you for the Very Inspiring Blogger Award. You do good work, my friend. http://wp.me/p3dLY1-2PL

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  36. In My Cluttered Attic's avatar In My Cluttered Attic says:
    April 17, 2015 at 6:17 PM

    Hi Joey. I noticed you came by for a visit at the attic. I wanted to say thank you and hoped you got a laugh or two from the visit. I also thought I’d check your site out while I’m here. :O)

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  37. Runaway Nuns and Leprechauns's avatar Runaway Nuns and Leprechauns says:
    May 30, 2015 at 8:12 PM

    You’ve obviously been at this for a very long time. We’re newcomers to blogging and have decided to look around the blogosphere for intriguing bloggers to follow. Your byline grabbed our attention. Thanks for sharing so much of yourself!

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  38. Runaway Nuns and Leprechauns's avatar Runaway Nuns and Leprechauns says:
    June 1, 2015 at 3:41 PM

    Hi, it’s us again. We are embarking on new territory here.. we are attempting to get our first “campaign” up and running. Click on this URL– http://wp.me/p5AbPX-aJ and I think you’ll understand why the last line of your about page prompted us to include you in the list of bloggers we wanted to pitch the idea to personally.
    Take a look at what we’re up to and consider joining us. We think it’ll be fun for everyone and a way to spread some good vibes, affection and love.
    Thank you, thank you, and thank you again!

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  39. Nancy's avatar 4wallsnaroof says:
    June 5, 2015 at 6:27 PM

    Edwina’s Episodes had your blog on her recommended list this week and I’m so glad she did! I’ve read through a few post and have been sitting here chuckling to myself (the cats have started to look at me strangely)! Can’t wait to see more!

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  40. Robert Matthew Goldstein's avatar robertmgoldstein says:
    June 17, 2015 at 5:26 PM

    A good marriage is a slice of paradise. I’ve never met anyone who wasn’t raised by wolves. 🙂

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  41. DanicaPiche's avatar DanicaPiche says:
    June 17, 2015 at 5:31 PM

    Hi Joey,
    I’ve nominated you for the Premio Dardos Award! Here’s the link: https://danicapiche.wordpress.com/2015/06/17/premio-dardos-award-thank-you/

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  43. DanicaPiche's avatar DanicaPiche says:
    July 25, 2015 at 7:54 PM

    Hi Joey,
    Another accolade for you! I’ve nominated you for the Dragon’s Loyalty Award! .
    Here is the link: https://danicapiche.wordpress.com/2015/07/25/dragons-loyalty-award-thank-you/
    I hope you will enjoy it :).

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  44. Jill's Scene's avatar Jill's Scene says:
    July 25, 2015 at 10:15 PM

    Oh, what a great self – introduction. I happen to have a high horse just like yours. Mine’s male, I don’t know why. I find him irresistible even though whenever I get comfy up there he bucks me right off and always into a pile of dung.

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  45. Lynz Real Cooking's avatar Lynz Real Cooking says:
    August 20, 2015 at 9:31 PM

    Love your about me page it is honest and refreshing! I am Lynn, nice to meet you!

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  46. cordeliasmom2012's avatar cordeliasmom2012 says:
    September 24, 2015 at 11:10 AM

    Nice to meet you, Joey Mark Bialczak suggested I drop over and check out your blog, and I’m glad he did.

    I have chosen you as one of my nine blogs in That’s So Jacob’s Ninth Month Blog Challenge (http://www.thatssojacob.wordpress.com)! I challenge you to find nine blogs you find interesting and give them a comment to brighten their day…well, eight other blogs and mine 🙂 Copy this message in your comment and enjoy your new blog friends!

    No obligation, of course, but it might be fun to find a few new blogs to follow. And, um, of course you could check out mine – we write on similar subjects.

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    • joey's avatar joey says:
      September 24, 2015 at 2:36 PM

      Thank you 🙂
      I feel like we’ve already met. I’m going to skip this, as I seem to discover great new blogs every day, but I will surely check out your site.
      Lovely to be thought of in such a way! Thanks again 🙂

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  47. Donna Frasca's avatar Donna Frasca says:
    October 15, 2015 at 7:34 AM

    You are refreshing.

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  48. Karen Beth's avatar Karen Beth Courcy says:
    October 31, 2015 at 3:09 PM

    Hi … just found your blog through another writer you follow .. and thought I would connect … love your honesty your blog holds and your writing … nice to connect with you

    Karen
    http://www.findingthegracewithin.com

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  49. DanicaPiche's avatar DanicaPiche says:
    November 2, 2015 at 8:47 PM

    Guess what? I’ve nominated you for the (new) Respect Award! Congratulations! 🙂 You can pick it up at: https://danicapiche.wordpress.com/2015/11/02/the-respect-award-thank-you/

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