Author Archives: joey

That Time I Almost Became A Semi-Sandwich

I have often alluded to one of my PTSD incidents, the one regarding driving in the rain at night, but I questioned whether I’d ever write about it publicly. Manee wrote a post that triggered my wretched anxiety about it, … Continue reading

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The Garage: A Rant

The first time we saw our house, we couldn’t actually see the garage. It was jam-packed full. I have a dad who kept his garage as tidy and organized as the house, even going so far as to park the … Continue reading

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#Thursday Doors — Overgrown

I frequently drive by this house and have for decades, but I actually didn’t notice these doors until just last week as I was parked in front of them waiting for the train to pass. I’m not sure what’s going on with … Continue reading

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One-Liner Wednesday — Clash of Generations

When we stopped at the light, I said to Sassy, “I see you are not rocking the casbah.” She cried out, “I cannot rock the casbah, I don’t even know what a casbah is!” One-Liner Wednesday is brought to you by LindaGHill

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Not Fit for Mass Consumption

My WordPress community is so good to me, so understanding and accepting, I almost forgot what a weirdo I am. But then my in-laws came over to remind me. I emailed a link to my creepy story to them the … Continue reading

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Strange, Even for Me

I had the strangest dream the other night. (Whatta cliché!) The Mister and I were flying through cornfields. I fly a lot in my dreams. Or rather, I seem to move my body like wind, at will. Do y’all do … Continue reading

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Oh No! Not an Earworm!

Today my creepy short fiction piece is posted on 13 Stories Til Halloween. It’s entitled “Earworm” If you don’t know what an earworm is, the story won’t make much sense, so lemme help: But check out Jordan Drew’s art accompanying my story: … Continue reading

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#Thursday Doors — Can’t Hide the Lines

This is one of those doors that gives me an impression of who lives inside. Someone steadfast and orderly seems to live here, don’tcha think? It’s a bit stately, but not off-putting. The arc, the round stained-glass window, the flowers and their … Continue reading

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One-Liner Wednesday — Egg Sweat

Moo said the eggs were wet with exhaustion, so she put them in the fridge to chill. One-Liner Wednesdays are brought to you by LindaGHill

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One-Liner Wednesday — On Temptation

“I’m a child. I could not resist the temptation,” Sassy lamented. i don’t think we ever outgrow that feeling, do we? One-Liner Wednesdays are brought to you by LindaGHill

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