Author Archives: joey

On Hibernation

Posted on December 16, 2013 by joey

Instead of Every Damn Day in December, maybe they should call it, Oh My Gawd, Will December Never End? All I want to do is sleep. And eat. But mostly sleep. The other night, I baked two lasagnas, and saved … Continue reading →

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Sunday’s Solitude

Posted on December 15, 2013 by joey

The girls have gone to church to watch a Jesus thing. To be fair, Moo is actually in the Jesus thing. She’s in the children’s choir, and all I know is that she bounces and snaps while chanting, “John 3:16, … Continue reading →

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EvDaDaDec Featuring Chubby Squirrel

Posted on December 14, 2013 by joey

The snow sure is slushy today. If I owned skis, I would put them on and let the dog drag me around the yard. Chubby Squirrel came to the door today, and I’m pretty sure he was asking for more … Continue reading →

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Traditions — The Lighting of the Circle

Posted on December 13, 2013 by joey

One of the things I love about Indianapolis is our Soldier’s and Sailor’s Monument, which is located in the center of the city, inside a roundabout.  On the Friday after Thanksgiving, they “light” the tree, which is composed of stringed … Continue reading →

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The War on Laundry

Posted on December 12, 2013 by joey

I’m at war with my laundry. I’ve don’t remember having been at war with laundry before… I used to LIKE doing laundry. It makes the house smell like fabric softener, and the more clean laundry there is, the more choices … Continue reading →

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Tidings

Posted on December 11, 2013 by joey

ti·dings ˈtīdiNGz/ news; information   “Good tidings to you…” I think that part of the song means “Good news, Jesus was born.” But people flip it, and turn it into “Good news, look at all of our happy family business!” … Continue reading →

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EvDaDaDe Fail

Posted on December 11, 2013 by joey

Alright, you caught me. Technically, I am writing this blog at 11:52 on the tenth, but I know it won’t be posted until after midnight. The Mister’s computer monitor went out. We don’t have another compatible monitor, so he’s had … Continue reading →

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I WILL NOT GET SICK

Posted on December 9, 2013 by joey

My wee ones are feelin poorly, and I’m not feelin well, either. Moo’s got a cold, but Sassy’s got a whole other puke etc thing goin on. My tummy is churning. I think it’s trying to trick me into putting … Continue reading →

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Youuu’re Out!

Posted on December 8, 2013 by joey

Because I’m so happily married, and because I just read my friend Alias’s blog about bad dates, (No, I can’t link you, cause that shit’s private.) I’ve become inspired to tell you about my worst date. It is really not … Continue reading →

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Human Antifreeze — AKA Coffee & Cold Weather Gear

Posted on December 7, 2013 by joey

One day, years ago, when the babies were babies, as I did every weekday, I drove the big kids to school. I had done all the right things; started up the minivan early, scraped off the ice, ran the defrost, … Continue reading →

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