Author Archives: joey

The United States Army is Not Your Grandma

Posted on February 24, 2013 by joey

“Lemme string you a poultice, rub some liniment on you, and get you some Ibuprofen,” said no grandma, ever.  I’m all for homeopathy.  I avoid pharmaceuticals whenever possible, and I’m glad that it’s become trendy to look for the most … Continue reading →

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Every Birth is a Miracle; The Pregnancy, Not So Much

Posted on February 22, 2013 by joey

I have a few pregnant friends right now.  It makes me happy.  That I’m not pregnant. I’m happy for them.  I’m even excited at times.  But I’m glad it’s behind me.  *knocks wood* It took us three years to achieve … Continue reading →

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It’s Not Customer Service, It’s Just Some Guacamole

Posted on February 19, 2013 by joey

Have y’all noticed how hard it is to get anyone to do their job? It’s another sign of my age, I’m sure, but I remember learning a skill set we usta call customer service.   Y’all remember customer service? It … Continue reading →

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The Older I Become, The More I Like Other Old Things

Posted on February 18, 2013 by joey

I really like old things. I recently decided that I will buy myself this incredibly kitschy housewarming gift. I’ve got a thing for paneling.  Of course, I prefer real wood paneling, but faux paneling is fine by me, as well … Continue reading →

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Stressed Baby is Stressed

Posted on February 16, 2013 by joey

When we moved here, the wee ones were so wee.  They were two and three, barely off the breast and out of diapers.  As I mentioned, they don’t remember the last house we lived in.  They have no memories there. … Continue reading →

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Romance Is What You Make It

Posted on February 15, 2013 by joey

I wanted to write yesterday, but our internet went down in the afternoon.  Ironically, it went out as I was explaining to my father that virtually everything is online now.  I tried to explain that I love my internet like … Continue reading →

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When Valentine’s Days Were Super

Posted on February 13, 2013 by joey

I don’t much care for Valentine’s Day. I think it makes the lonely feel lonelier, don’t you? A bloodbath turned into a day to honor romance.  How odd. Now, when I was in grade school, that’s when Valentine’s Days were … Continue reading →

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Don’t Like It Like That

Posted on February 12, 2013 by joey

You know how people keep sayin there needs to be a Dislike button on the Facebook?  Yeah, no, I don’t think so.  People can’t even manage to use the Like button appropriately. Tell me I’m wrong. So you’re scrollin, and … Continue reading →

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Adventure: Benzodiazepines Sold Separately

Posted on February 10, 2013 by joey

My family and I went out to Tybee Island, Georgia for a Girl Scout adventure today. We went to the Tybee Island Marine Science Center, which was maybe not the best place for a large group.  We infested that place, … Continue reading →

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Picket Fences

Posted on February 9, 2013 by joey

I started my life in a little blue house with a white picket fence.   The little blue house was perfect, because I only lived there until I was four, so all of my memories there are idyllic.  I had … Continue reading →

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