Author Archives: joey

Oneness

Posted on January 26, 2016 by joey

Oneness immediately took me to that ancient idea that we are all one, all connected. I believe this. Unfortunately, I find it’s hard to live with that belief. I mean, it’s hard for me to do my life in accordance with … Continue reading →

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Just Jotting Share Your World #4

Posted on January 25, 2016 by joey

What one thing are you really glad you did yesterday? I’m really glad I called my mother. It’s hard for us to schedule time to talk. I always think of calling her when she’s already gone to bed. Are you … Continue reading →

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Deal Breakers

Posted on January 24, 2016 by joey

The prompt today is compelled, and I feel compelled to tell you that per my post yesterday, The Mister announced to the children that if I get a purple mohawk, he will file for divorce. He added that if this were the case, … Continue reading →

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I’ve Never Been Odder — JusJoJan & SoCS

Posted on January 23, 2016 by joey

I’m used to being odd. I know it sounds strange, but believe it or not, I’m usually the weirdest person in the room. The amount of time I can hide my freak flag? About twenty minutes. Where I live, I’m … Continue reading →

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Felicity

Posted on January 22, 2016 by joey

If you’re one of the twelve people who know my life, you no doubt feel my sadness at the mere mention of the word felicity. Felicity means happiness. Happiness is what my beloved kitty, Felicity, gave me for eleven precious … Continue reading →

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Smitten with the Kitten in Mittens

Posted on January 21, 2016 by joey

Aw, it’s Cletus the Dog Kitten. In mittens. Tee-hee! Are you smitten? Just Jot it January is brought to you by LindaGHill

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#Thursday Doors — The Church on the Circle

Posted on January 21, 2016 by joey

Irvington is an Indianapolis neighborhood just off Washington Street, and its most notable landmark is the Irvington United Methodist Church. It’s sat in a circle, like so: Left, the 1916 draft — Right, Google Maps 2009 — This link is where … Continue reading →

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Jotting Not a One-Liner — Homework

Posted on January 20, 2016 by joey

“Finals in Spanish tomorrow. We’re studying cognates,” Sassy said. “Hm?” I asked with piqued interest. “Cognates. Words that sound like the same word in other languages?” “Ooh! Like what?” Sassy began searching her papers. “Yes, I see your knowledge of cognates is … Continue reading →

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Just Jotting Share Your World 2016 #3

Posted on January 19, 2016 by joey

What is your favorite piece of art? (it doesn’t have to be famous) My favorite piece of art is a complicated topic. Let’s stay with one I own, and it’s that painting that hung in my grandmother’s house: What made … Continue reading →

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Elegance

Posted on January 18, 2016 by joey

I’m flummoxed. Elegance eludes me. Perhaps the most elegant solution is to explain that I have no admiration of elegance beyond the aesthetic of “Ooh, pretteh!” Elegance is not my forte. I recognize elegance and I’m tellin you, I ain’t got … Continue reading →

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