Author Archives: joey

We’re Not in Georgia Anymore

Posted on February 5, 2016 by joey

In a strange and horrible turn of events, a tornado swept through Ft. Stewart, Georgia where we used to live. No one was severely injured, no one died, but a number of places and possessions were destroyed. People are displaced. We … Continue reading →

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#ThursdayDoors — Porches and Porticos

Posted on February 4, 2016 by joey

Meanwhile, back in the Indianapolis neighborhood of Irvington… And…   That’s all the closer I could get without trespassing. I think sometimes a collection of doors gives you a better feel for the community’s personality. I find Irvington charming, warm, … Continue reading →

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One-Liner Wednesday — The Scientist

Posted on February 3, 2016 by joey

Little Moo said, “Imma be a physicist or a scientist, or somethin that ends in -ist.” The Mister replied, “Anarchist.” One-Liner Wednesday is brought to you by LindaGHill

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Tragic Magic

Posted on February 2, 2016 by joey

As I’ve said repeatedly, The Mister and I are passionate people. Despite what other people think, that thing we do where we raise our voices and cut our eyes is not fighting. That’s merely how we communicate. We say what we mean … Continue reading →

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Share Your World #5

Posted on February 1, 2016 by joey

If you had a shelf for your three most special possessions (not including photos, electronic devices and things stored on them, people or animals), what would you put on it? Stuff on a shelf. Hmm. So not furniture or blankets, … Continue reading →

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Clumsy

Posted on January 31, 2016 by joey

Who’s clumsy? Me. I suffer from the dropsies more than most women. Tree roots, sidewalk cracks, and steps are not my friends, thank you very much. I like to spill food on my clothes. Alawt. It is impossible for me … Continue reading →

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An Earful

Posted on January 30, 2016 by joey

If this were clickbait, I’d title it SEE HOW DOING THIS ONE SIMPLE THING CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE!  And then you’d all be like, “What? I want change in my life, too!” And you’d click it and be all, “Fuck … Continue reading →

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A Ghost So Old, I Can’t Remember Her Name

Posted on January 29, 2016 by joey

For several years, it was hard to keep Sassy in books. Like when they grow too fast to keep them dressed? Keeping Sassy in books proved to be a growing pain. She’d read through everything age-appropriate at home and the school … Continue reading →

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#ThursdayDoors — Meat n’ Milk

Posted on January 28, 2016 by joey

I thought today would be a good time for somethin whimsical, so follow me. Do you know where I was? Here are two more like it… Do you know yet? It was time for lunch… It was a cold, slushy-snow-meltin … Continue reading →

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One-Liner Wednesday — Understanding

Posted on January 27, 2016 by joey

Sassy told me she was at school thinkin, “I miss my mama; these people are idiots.” One-Liner Wednesday and Just Jot it January are brought to you by LindaGHill

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