Author Archives: joey

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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Infinity Dreams

Posted on May 2, 2015 by joey

This award nomination was passed on to me by the lovely Ritu at But I Smile Anyway… Thank you, Ritu! The Rules: Thank and follow the blog that nominated you. Tell us 11 facts about yourself. Answer the questions that were … Continue reading →

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Finally Zipping Through Zee Zed

Posted on April 30, 2015 by joey

I do not say zed. To me, zed is a Scrabble word, or a word my English friend uses that makes me pause and realize, “Oh, he means Z.” I do say zee a lot, especially when I’m Franglais-ing with my … Continue reading →

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Young Love — Y

Posted on April 29, 2015 by joey

My dog, Sadie, barks at all kindsa things. She’s a sweetheart, she really is. But when she barks, she doesn’t sound like a sweetheart. No, she sounds like a vicious beast. Visitors beware. When I get to the door, I … Continue reading →

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