Author Archives: joey

Feeeeeelings! *sings, sways arms*

Posted on February 9, 2014 by joey

All these internet memes about how you are responsible for your own feelings, about how you’re in control of your own feelings, and you must own them, be responsible for them? Well, I just think they’re all crap. I’ve actually thought … Continue reading →

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So Many Tomatoes, So Many Questions

Posted on February 6, 2014 by joey

Am I excited about some vagabond tomatoes? YES. Are they really vagabonds? Well…you tell me. When I bought them, I saw that they were greenhouse grown, in Mexico. They were beautiful tomatoes, nearly impossible to find here in the Midwest … Continue reading →

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It’s Snow, Not Magic Glue

Posted on February 5, 2014 by joey

We’re getting arctic winds from western Canada. I like winter, but I am no Canadian. Brr! Western Canada can keep its wind! I drove out into the snowstorm last night. Fetched groceries. Drove home in it, too. Thought I might … Continue reading →

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The Cure

Posted on February 3, 2014 by joey

This morning, I was reading about a fellow blogger suffering from the flu. Seems a shot of tequila settled her stomach almost instantly. Mmm, tequila! I don’t need a stomach ache to enjoy tequila! Long ago, as an adolescent, I … Continue reading →

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“WHERE’S THE BABY?!?”

Posted on February 2, 2014 by joey

It all started with a trip to the mall. One of the things mothers of many hafta do is take them to a mall. It’s not that we want to go to a mall, (at least, I never do) it’s … Continue reading →

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One Lovely, Two Lovelies — Okay, there are Fifteen

Posted on February 1, 2014 by joey

Linda G. Hill has presented me with One Lovely Blog Award. The rules of this award are: 1. Thank the person who nominated you. 2. Share 7 things about yourself. 3. Nominate 15 bloggers. 4. Notify the nominees. 5. Put … Continue reading →

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I Have No Fortune

Posted on January 28, 2014 by joey

The Mister cooked tonight. He brought home Foon Ying. Foon Ying means “Welcome” in Cantonese, but it also means I didn’t hafta cook, and that’s the important part. We have an after-dinner ritual wherein we count to three and crack … Continue reading →

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We say Fuck A Lot: A Rant

Posted on January 24, 2014 by joey

This day started out all kindsa sucky. I awoke to The Mister’s alarm. Since The Mister didn’t come to bed until 5:45, he wasn’t hearing it. I thumped him and we had words. I no longer remember what the words … Continue reading →

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On the Contemplation of Fire and Other Matters

Posted on January 23, 2014 by joey

I bet you’ve all been terribly concerned about what I’ve been doing for the last week. Since so many of you possess such great imaginations, I’m guessing you’ve created an entire drama with me as the star of your show. … Continue reading →

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Because I’m the Teacher

Posted on January 16, 2014 by joey

My husband went back to school this week. There is a vast chasm between knowledge and teaching. I am a natural teacher. On top of that, I am a trained teacher. Helping with homework is my gig. I am the … Continue reading →

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