Author Archives: joey

SoCS — H is for ha

Posted on April 9, 2016 by joey

Haven’t the first clue what I’ll write about that has a ha. A ha. Aha! Ahahaha! Have been having a rough time. I wrangle. I yield. My generosity of spirit is running low. Be. Give. Do. Help. Patience. Support. Understanding. … Continue reading →

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G is Not Rated G

Posted on April 8, 2016 by joey

One of the most delightful things about living with The Mister is his frequent use of bold and colorful language. Take for instance, the other night in The Quiet Room. I was reading about propagating forsythia from cuttings and trying … Continue reading →

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#ThursdayDoors — F is for Firehouses

Posted on April 7, 2016 by joey

It’s not uncommon to see fire stations in our #ThursdayDoors posts. On those, I’ve been commenting about how I likely wouldn’t get any photos with amazing doors or architecture, which is to say, there aren’t many historical firehouses here. We’ve got this … Continue reading →

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One-Liner Wednesday — E is for Enamored

Posted on April 6, 2016 by joey

I was on the phone with The Mister when he pulled in the drive. As fast as I could, I shouted out, “Oh my God! I gotta go! My husband’s home!” “Okay! I love you!” he shouted back hurriedly. He … Continue reading →

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D is for DUH Moments

Posted on April 5, 2016 by joey

Last summer, I trimmed the Boxwoods as one does. I am not the chainsaw lady, so my lectric trimmer is as close as I’ll ever get. It does make me nervous. At my old house, ten years ago, I used to … Continue reading →

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C is for Cee’s Share Your World #14

Posted on April 4, 2016 by joey

If you could hire someone to help you, would it be with cleaning, cooking, or yard work? Yard work absolutely. This is the time of year I like to drag The Mister through the yard pointing at what I need … Continue reading →

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B is for Be for SoCS

Posted on April 2, 2016 by joey

Be kind. Mostly. I practice random acts of kindness all the time. (We do.) We’re those people who pick up litter in our path, hold doors, overtip a great server, let the pregnant pee first, pay for a coffee or … Continue reading →

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A is for All Aboard

Posted on April 1, 2016 by joey

Or Ahoy. Or Allons. Or After you. Or get your ass in the car. Whatever. We’re embarking on the journey of A-Z. I am good with the letters, but not with the numbers. It’s like how I’m good with directions … Continue reading →

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#ThursdayDoors — This Gate

Posted on March 31, 2016 by joey

You may recall this door/ house from last week? Check out its side-street gate. Y’all, I think this is the prettiest off-the-cuff photo I’ve ever snapped. I was walkin by and I thought, oh that’s pretty! *snap* I swear it’s … Continue reading →

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One-Liner Wednesday — A Dog Can Dream

Posted on March 30, 2016 by joey

“You know how when people know it’s their dog’s last day on earth, they’ll let the dog eat a buncha cheeseburgers and stuff? On Sadie’s last day, I might let her out to maul the mailman.” One-Liner Wednesday is brought … Continue reading →

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