Author Archives: joey

You Can’t Outgrow My Love, My Love

Posted on July 12, 2016 by joey

I put my bag of new shoes in the trunk and Sassy (then 12) and I got into the car to head home. Sassy had never been to the shoe warehouse. I have no idea how many shoes are in there, … Continue reading →

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Share Your World #28

Posted on July 11, 2016 by joey

What is your earliest memory? I don’t know. I seem to remember a great deal from our house on 43rd Street, and we left there when I was four. How old was I when I fell off my tricycle and … Continue reading →

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SoCS — Not Now

Posted on July 9, 2016 by joey

“Not now.” “Can’t. Makin gravy.” “Can’t. Typin.” “Can’t. Foldin laundry.” “Can’t. Paint all over me.” “Can’t. Gotta pee.” “Not now.” Things I say to my children while they follow me around for hugs. Despite what my family says about me … Continue reading →

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Cowgirl

Posted on July 8, 2016 by joey

To be a proper imaginary cowgirl, you steal your mother’s hat, your sister’s belt, throw on yer wellies, and ride your horsey to the living room. This flash in the pan was six summers ago. Happy Friday Everyone!

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#ThursdayDoors — Joy of All Who Sorrow

Posted on July 7, 2016 by joey

That’s the actual name of this church. Such pretty-pretty…I feel better already, don’t you? #ThursdayDoors is part of an inspired post series run by Norm Frampton. To view other interesting doors, click the link and see what others are posting today.

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One-Liner Wednesday — Mighty Steamed

Posted on July 6, 2016 by joey

They say it’s all in how you look at it, so after swearing quite a bit, I shouted, “My God, that’s the best steam burn I’ve had in years! I simply cannot think of when I last had such a … Continue reading →

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Whatter Company

Posted on July 5, 2016 by joey

Back in 2013, when we bought our house, I called and set up our utilities. The water company was not whatever it was I paid in Indy before we left, because our city within the city has its own. Whole new bill … Continue reading →

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Gumbo & Pie on Fourth of July

Posted on July 4, 2016 by joey

My apologies, Luanne, my red gingham is in the wash. Whatch’all eatin today?

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SoCS — But is it Long Enough?

Posted on July 2, 2016 by joey

This is a long weekend for many of us. Really, it’s a long weekend for people who work in places that aren’t open on Fourth of July, notably businesses that depend significantly on mail and/or banks. I hadn’t thought about the … Continue reading →

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Door Whore Woes

Posted on July 1, 2016 by joey

Do y’all #thursdaydoors fans ever feel like you’re part of an obscure little cult? There are books, posters, magazines, blogs, Pinterest boards, and Instagram hashtags — all dedicated to the appreciation of doors… …but people don’t get it. Every Thursday, I upload my #thursdaydoors … Continue reading →

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