Author Archives: joey

Interruption — SoCS

Posted on May 6, 2017 by joey

The Mister and I haven’t seen our children since we kissed them goodbye before school yesterday morning. There have been no interruptions. I know someone out there is reading this and asking WHY are you blogging when you have time … Continue reading →

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I Swear I’ll Not Impress You

Posted on May 5, 2017 by joey

This week one of my teens and her friends were addressed by a teacher who said, “Watch your language. I know you think it’s cool to swear and you’re trying to impress people, but watch your language.” My child informed … Continue reading →

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#ThursdayDoors — A Sunny Stroll

Posted on May 4, 2017 by joey

As the rains continue to drown Indianapolis, let’s look back on a sunny day in Oaklandon, wherein Sassy and I took a stroll after visiting the death of a beloved park. No, the rain doesn’t depress me, I just really loved that … Continue reading →

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Out for a Tuesday Drive

Posted on May 3, 2017 by joey

The Mister locked his keys in his car yesterday at work. My husband seems to do this more than other people, but not chronically. I went about twenty years between — both times in my own driveway, because I am very special. … Continue reading →

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Share Your World — May 1, 2017

Posted on May 1, 2017 by joey

Would you rather live where it is always hot or always cold? I’ll take cold over hot any day. I do like a smattering of warm weather, I do. I just don’t need three months of it. Snow over sunburn, … Continue reading →

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The Z Discussion

Posted on April 30, 2017 by joey

  “Okay people. Words that start with Z. Tomorrow’s the last day for A-Z so Z.” “Zebra!” Moo suggested. “And what will I write about zebras?” “Uh…” “Everyone’s going to be writing about zombies.” “You could write about how you … Continue reading →

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SoCS — Yard

Posted on April 29, 2017 by joey

  A-Z through April — Y I was so glad Linda didn’t choose yurt or yeti for the prompt, but I find ‘yard’ is bittersweet. I HAD planned to work in my yard this weekend. Specifically, to clear out my … Continue reading →

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Xanadu

Posted on April 28, 2017 by joey

“Xanadu-u-u! Xanadu your neon lights will shine!” A-Z through April has me pretty desperate here at the XYZ of things FOR THE FOURTH YEAR. Eventually I’ll be writin about xanthan gum. Mercy! So, love it or hate it, Xanadu was … Continue reading →

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#ThursdayDoors — Threw a Wrench or Two

Posted on April 27, 2017 by joey

A-Z Challenge — W My original plan for W Doors was Water Doors. I’m sure they have a name, and if my mother reads this post, she may well tell me what the proper name for them is, but because … Continue reading →

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Victory!

Posted on April 26, 2017 by joey

A-Z through April — V   Some of you may remember earlier this month when Little Guy Gus discovered he was the slowest kid on his little league team? Geraint Isitt commented, “You don’t have to be fast if you hit … Continue reading →

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