Author Archives: joey

Oopsies, It’s August

Posted on August 9, 2020 by joey

Missed July. My best intentions may not have been good enough. Back in January, I wrote, “Life can change in an instant. We seem to forget that now could be the moment before it changes. Those big memory markers in … Continue reading →

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June

Posted on June 28, 2020 by joey

I have picked up my laptop twice in the last month. I ordered new flip flops, because what is summer without shiny new gold flip flops? Last weekend, I started to order new Fiesta bistro bowls, but a nap suddenly … Continue reading →

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May Twenty-Three

Posted on May 25, 2020 by joey

I clicked in here and received notice of a new WordPress Editor coming in June. Why? Gah. I cannot elucidate anything. It’s likely you think and feel similar things. Being an introvert, I need substantial time to process — relative … Continue reading →

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Couldn’t Complain. Wasn’t Tuesday.

Posted on April 22, 2020 by joey

Somethin is wrong with The Mister. He cleaned our gutters! and repaired our gutters! Then he pruned our apple trees!!! and cut up the fallen branches in the yard!!! He weed-whacked and mowed the grass. Did I ask him to … Continue reading →

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The Ache I Cannot Shake

Posted on April 19, 2020 by joey

It’s a month today since I fell ill. I still ache a lot from the waist up. Hot baths and Tylenol go a long way in reducing the suck that is the ache I cannot shake. I still need a … Continue reading →

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#ThursdayDoors — Spring in Dystopia

Posted on April 9, 2020 by joey

See also, me. Dunno what day of sick this is. I’m not good at math. I am in the third week. I woke up Wednesday without aching from the waist down. My neck, shoulders, and back still ache. This is … Continue reading →

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Day Whatever of Whatever

Posted on April 4, 2020 by joey

Everything seems to start that way. Day THIRTEEN, I am still not well. I continue to recover. Notable improvement continues. My head is heavy, I ache, I get winded easily, and I am tired. I had a few better days … Continue reading →

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Saturday, March 28, 2020

Posted on March 28, 2020 by joey

Thursday evening, the sick moved into my chest which put me at the height of my panic. Burning cough burned. Tightness right at my breastbone. I took a bath, put on clean pajamas, and made a list of my current … Continue reading →

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#ThursdayDoors — Indoors

Posted on March 26, 2020 by joey

As I read on Twitter, “Outside is lava.” Day five of being sick during a pandemic: Stories of those who have recovered from the pandemic do not present consistent symptoms. Nope. No consistency. Truly. The nurse told me to call … Continue reading →

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Tea is Life

Posted on March 23, 2020 by joey

Or as I say in real life, “Tea is liiiiiiiiife!” I’m sick. Well of course I am. The runny nose started Saturday night. I am a fairly snotty person and I attributed this to allergies. Overnight Saturday, my throat hurt … Continue reading →

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