Author Archives: joey

One-Liner Wednesday — Good God

Posted on October 12, 2016 by joey

“Y’all, someone on Freecycle is givin away ‘God clothes’. They’re mostly large shirts and 32/34 pants from Old Navy. You know, in case you wondered.” One-Liner Wednesday is brought to you by LindaGHill  

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In Which Joey Is Given The Day Off

Posted on October 11, 2016 by joey

Mentor rang me at nine-somethin in the mornin. I answered, “You are aware it is morning, yes?” “I am. But I am calling to tell you you don’t need to come in today.” “Really?!?” “Really! Enjoy your day off!” She … Continue reading →

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Share Your World #41

Posted on October 10, 2016 by joey

Do you believe in love at first sight? I don’t know. Just because it hasn’t happened to me doesn’t mean it’s impossible. I sure think people know what they want when they see it. Your first car? Plymouth Horizon — If … Continue reading →

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Baby Food

Posted on October 7, 2016 by joey

For as long as Moo has been eating table food, I’ve admonished the other children, “Don’t take food from the baby!” Little Moo was underweight, so this “Don’t take food from the baby!” phrase had been well, crucial. I had enough trouble … Continue reading →

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#ThursdayDoors — Black & White & Brick Sometimes

Posted on October 6, 2016 by joey

      #ThursdayDoors is part of an inspired post series run by Norm Frampton. To see other doors of interest, or to share your own, click the link.

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One-Liner Wednesday — Moo Says It Right, And How

Posted on October 5, 2016 by joey

“You need to have your ears flushed,” Moo told her father. “You smell the hibachi,” he replied. “What?!?” we all asked. One-Liner Wednesday is brought to you by LindaGHill

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Home

Posted on October 4, 2016 by joey

Manja inspired me. If you didn’t read her post last week, well, that’s sad, but it’s not too late. I’ve been home for three years, six months, and twenty-one days and I still thank God for that every single day. Notably … Continue reading →

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Share Your World #40

Posted on October 3, 2016 by joey

Why did you start blogging? Initially, I blogged as a way to inform a small audience of friends and family about the ongoing events in our lives after we moved to Georgia. I started this particular blog to avoid teaching.   … Continue reading →

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SoCS — Slug Love

Posted on October 1, 2016 by joey

I keep the slugs off the hydrangeas, but otherwise, I let them roam and munch. Plenty of green for them to fill their bellies. Now and again I find a slug in the house, usually because the animals all gather round … Continue reading →

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If a Tree Fell in His Yard, Would a Man Even See It?

Posted on September 30, 2016 by joey

You may recall we had some inclement weather about a month ago? Well, if you don’t, lemme tell you, IT WAS A TORNADO. I heard the tornado and so did my neighbors and one of them even saw it. Unfortunately, no … Continue reading →

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