Author Archives: joey

About joey

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

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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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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