Author Archives: joey

Don’t Cross Me

Posted on April 28, 2013 by joey

It takes two hours to drive out to Drew’s and almost three hours to drive back in the night rain. On the ride back, I realized that there sure were a lot of roadside grave markers. I hope the people … Continue reading →

Posted in Personally | Tagged death, roadside grave markers | 7 Comments

I’m a City Mouse

Posted on April 26, 2013 by joey

I don’t fare well in the suburbs. In the suburbs, I find I feel kinda pressured to achieve the status quo, when I don’t even like the status quo. In the suburbs, you must conform. You must upgrade to granite … Continue reading →

Posted in Personally | Tagged city mouse vs country mouse, communities, corn, diversity, Drew, education, suburbia, The Mister | 4 Comments

Lure Me Into Spring

Posted on April 22, 2013 by joey

Just two days ago, the gray sky spit out snow, and we wore long underwear to soccer. Today, however, it was warm and sunny. Before dinner, we took a long and winding stroll around the .. quite a ways. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Personally | Tagged bradford pear trees, dandelions, home, Moo, nature, seasonal change, The Mister | 11 Comments

Who’s Afraid of Oatmeal?

Posted on April 21, 2013 by joey

One of the first things sufferers of anxiety need to learn is not to ask why we’re having anxiety. The truth is, people with anxiety usually ask whys of everything, and so not asking why we’re having anxiety is a … Continue reading →

Posted in Personally | Tagged anxiety, anxiety disorder, anxiety symptoms, happiness, health, mental-health, neurotic, panic | 17 Comments

On Aunting

Posted on April 20, 2013 by joey

Today, we had a visit from my oldest nephew, Simon. (We’ll call him Simon, because that’s totally not his name.) He’s one of my most favorite people. Our relationship is based on coffee. When Simon was small he would wait … Continue reading →

Posted in Personally | Tagged Bubba, coffee, Moo, Sassy, Simon | 2 Comments

Forever Isn’t Long Enough

Posted on April 16, 2013 by joey

Today I called upon one of the many mentors in my life, my fairy godmother. She is a cunning, vibrant, artistic, sprite-like woman who always inspires me. She bought me my first little black dress, and on New Year’s Eve, … Continue reading →

Posted in Personally | Tagged Fairy Godmother, grief, loss, love, marriage, mental-health, mourning, The Mister | 5 Comments

My Grass Will Be Greener

Posted on April 14, 2013 by joey

Sometimes, like when I’m placing metal ornamental palm trees into a half-empty basket on the bathroom floor, to make room for mouthwash on the vanity, I get freaked out that my husband hasn’t gotten a job yet. We’ve been here … Continue reading →

Posted in Personally | Tagged anxiety, appliances, coffee, landscape, lifestyle, mental-health, MIL, Moo, nature, The Mister | 6 Comments

Spring Bound

Posted on April 9, 2013 by joey

I’m having a hard time adjusting here in the Palace of Rules. I’m often uncomfortable apart from the sleeping time. It’s always strange how other people live, therefore it’s certainly strange to live with them. But instead of focusing on … Continue reading →

Posted in Random Musings | Tagged dog, happiness, Moo, spring, The Mister | 1 Comment

On Enjoying Life, Despite People

Posted on April 2, 2013 by joey

I have, for my whole life, observed, assessed, weighed, calculated, evaluated, and judged people around me. One of the benefits of being an introvert is that it’s easier to see, hear, and feel from a quiet corner of the room, … Continue reading →

Posted in Personally | Tagged boundaries, envy, flirting, happiness, insecurity, introversion, jealousy, Narcissists, one-uppers, possessive, social vampires, The Mister | 5 Comments

Snowman

Posted on March 26, 2013 by joey

Look what Sassy and I built tonight! The snow is so wet and heavy now, he had to be sculpted and rubbed instead of rolled and placed. The snow has also become quite sparse, as the temperature reached a scorching … Continue reading →