Author Archives: joey

One-Liner Wednesday — Simon Says

Posted on October 18, 2017 by joey

My nephew Simon said, “Whatever baseball’s Super Bowl is.” I know it’s The World Series, but I favor his apathy on the topic. One-Liner Wednesday is brought to you by LindaGHill  

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Burst Bubbles

Posted on October 17, 2017 by joey

When I saw one of the photo prompts for September was bubbles, I thought, well that’s nice, i have bubble potion, i shall blow bubbles and photograph bubbles. Isn’t that a lovely thought? Having a date with bubbles? In my … Continue reading →

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She Left Me No Option

Posted on October 16, 2017 by joey

I had a sorta bad feelin, kinda like I’d forgotten somethin. Probably just some anxiety, so I did that checklist thing: phone, keys, children with husband — All good. I turned the corner by the cat food and there she … Continue reading →

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SoCS — Well

Posted on October 14, 2017 by joey

Well I’m not qualified to discuss wellness or well water. I did think I wanted to join the Peace Corps when I was young. Go dig a well, teach the children, grow food — but just like anthropology, I found … Continue reading →

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Tales of Whoa

Posted on October 13, 2017 by joey

The other day, The Mister came into the living room, set his morning coffee down, and yanked out the cushions on his sofa. In a deep, gruff voice, I said, “I am man. I wake up and immediately destroy things!” … Continue reading →

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#ThursdayDoors — They Speak

Posted on October 12, 2017 by joey

“I am a door, but only in the event of an emergency.” “Remember when I was a door?” “Nope, but maybe this gal does, cause she may have been a window once.” “I’m just a gate, don’t ask me.” #ThursdayDoors … Continue reading →

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One-Liner Wednesday — Sing Your Truth

Posted on October 11, 2017 by joey

Choral Director: This piece is from Ghana. Roughly translated, it’s “Sorry I made you fall down.” Me: Sounds like a song Moo would sing. And then Moo sang the song.   One-Liner Wednesday is brought to you by LindaGHill

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Repose

Posted on October 10, 2017 by joey

It may be possible I don’t have anything to bitch about on this particular Tuesday. I’ve got some generally whiny complaints, like I didn’t sleep well, Cup (O’) Noodles takes too long to cool, society is disintegrating right before our … Continue reading →

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The Woman On The Bed

Posted on October 9, 2017 by joey

What did I do on the first day of fall break? I got up at 5:30am and drove the kid to the thing. Then I hosted LindaGHill’s Saturday Stream of Consciousness. Then I picked the kid up and grabbed some … Continue reading →

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Automom and Mr Busyness A. Gogo

Posted on October 6, 2017 by joey

“…And the skies will be cloudy all day…” Alternative song lyrics for those of us who enjoy the cooler, grayer days. I don’t know why October thinks it needs to be so warm, but I’m glad for the gray. Fall … Continue reading →

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