Author Archives: joey

About joey

Neurotic Bitch, Mother, Wife, Writer, Word Whore, Foodie and General Go-To-Girl

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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Not Happy, but Fortunate

Posted on March 20, 2020 by joey

Overwhelmed with thoughts and feelings, don’t even know where or how to begin. There are intuitive people who know everything is connected far beyond what the eye can see, and then there are other people. Not a real fan of … Continue reading →

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Family of Four Seeks TP

Posted on March 12, 2020 by joey

I overheard people greeting one another yesterday and listening to them talk and guffaw as they shook hands reminded me of condom use in the 90s. People engaging like, “I’m okay, you’re okay!” when what they really mean is “We … Continue reading →

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Oh Hai

Posted on March 8, 2020 by joey

It’s been A MONTH. One might would think somethin drastic happened to keep me away from blogland for a month, but umm, no. Lots of things have happened, but very little in the drastic category. We’ll start with the unfortunate … Continue reading →

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2.7.2020 FRIDAY!

Posted on February 7, 2020 by joey

I feel a twinge of guilt posting before I’ve read y’all, but I’ve had a week and it’s time to turn the page! After seven years, I know what keeps my readers coming back. Smiles and laughter — and a … Continue reading →

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Timing

Posted on January 31, 2020 by joey

Rather than sit on the hard, concrete hard bleachers and spectate at swim, I’ve been timing swimmers. The Mister has done this for a long time, but I only started a few months ago. You must understand: giving me a … Continue reading →

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Did Someone Say Busy?

Posted on January 27, 2020 by joey

I guess Just Jot It January is Busy today.I’m busy! Yay! (well it’s not good business to have nothing to do, now is it?) Besides, I’d rather be overwhelmed than idle. I’m not good at idle. You ever had a … Continue reading →

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Shoulda Been a Doors Post

Posted on January 24, 2020 by joey

We bank online. Our only brick and mortar branch is in San Antonio and we can’t make it to Texas every time we wanna bank, so we bank online and through an app on The Mister’s phone. It’s good. I … Continue reading →

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