Author Archives: joey

This is not a Christmas Post

Posted on November 18, 2013 by joey

While buying new sneakers for the girls the other night, I was subjected to Christmas carols. On the way home, when I had escaped the carols, MIL called to tell me she’d spent the week decorating her house for Christmas, … Continue reading →

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Mother Knows Best

Posted on November 16, 2013 by joey

This morning, I woke up in the dark. The Mister was not in bed. Realizing I hadn’t set my alarm, I panicked. I grabbed my phone. 6:56! Why didn’t he wake me?!? FUCK! I threw back the covers, raced down … Continue reading →

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Haha! I Forgot

Posted on November 14, 2013 by joey

When you’ve lived in The Deep South for seven years, you may forget a few things about actual cold weather. No, you don’t forget shoveling and scraping. Don’t be ridiculous. In fact, you were relieved to not shovel or scrape. … Continue reading →

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That Ain’t Right

Posted on November 13, 2013 by joey

I’m going to speak badly of people now. (Well, write — not write badly — but you know.) I like to do that from time to time, just to make sure the people who follow this blog remember that it’s … Continue reading →

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Smoke and Mirrors

Posted on November 12, 2013 by joey

Pursuant to my recent discovery of the antique mirror behind my furnace, I grew more curious about the other old mirror that came with the house. There’s an ornate oval mirror in the main bath, and its antiquing is much … Continue reading →

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Treasures in my Laundry Room

Posted on November 11, 2013 by joey

I have an ugly laundry room. It’s got vintage rose linoleum, some mismatched rugs where the litter box sits, scratched-up white walls, poorly re-painted cabinetry from the 50’s, copper utility pipes crawling out from and scrolling along the walls, duct … Continue reading →

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Movin On Down

Posted on November 9, 2013 by joey

Yesterday morning, we met with Mr. Hill et al. to see the new loft space.  We hung out while the movers wrapped-up, and then we headed to the new building. As previously mentioned here, Mr. Hill had lived on the … Continue reading →

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Mama Said

Posted on November 7, 2013 by joey

I had a bad day. I don’t normally blog about my bad days, because well, I assume you have your own…and I like to stay positive. But everyone has their limits. My limits may be compressed depending on the level … Continue reading →

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My Oenophobia Had a Color

Posted on November 6, 2013 by joey

The Back Story: After being pregnant and nursing for several years, I lost my ability to think, I mean, drink. I had previously had a Sunday-Dinner-Sometimes-Thursday Night relationship with Oliver Soft Red Wine. It’s local and inexpensive, and had been my … Continue reading →

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My Furry Family

Posted on November 5, 2013 by joey

Maybe it was rude to introduce you to Chubby Squirrel before introducing you to my actual pets. Never you mind that I’ve probably taken more photos of Chubby Squirrel than I have of my firstborn…Shh. This.Is.Catticus. Catticus is supposed to … Continue reading →

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