Author Archives: joey

Fall Is My Friend

Posted on October 20, 2015 by joey

Today, I am mourning the loss of Fall Break. I could write an ode to Fall Break, if I had had more sleep. I didn’t have more sleep, because Fall Break has ended. For nine days, I enjoyed the sleeping … Continue reading →

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Thirteen Stories Has Begun

Posted on October 19, 2015 by joey

For those of you interested, the 2015 series of 13 Stories Til Halloween is up and running. Each day, for thirteen days, a spooky-scary-creepy story or poem will be posted on the site. If you’re into that kinda thing, you … Continue reading →

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In The Weeds, A Rant

Posted on October 13, 2015 by joey

The Introduction It’s the time of year when I add spring bulbs, plant the potted mums, and complain to myself about how much I didn’t get done this summer. I know Rome wasn’t built in a day, yadda yadda, but you’d think two … Continue reading →

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$6.40

Posted on October 10, 2015 by joey

It’s absolutely beautiful outside today. It’s 63 and sunny. I drove us over to Aldi for a few things, and when we were leaving, we decided to get some White Castle. It’s not our fault they put the White Castle … Continue reading →

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The Life Enthusiast Chronicles with Joey

Posted on October 8, 2015 by joey

Originally posted on Britt Skrabanek:
Last month Eli Pacheco showed us the beauty of enthusiasm meeting life through creativity, family, and dreams. In my monthly series, The Life Enthusiast Chronicles, lovely humans from all over the world remind us how awesome life can be.…

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#Thursday Doors — Revamp

Posted on October 8, 2015 by joey

Back at the Old Northside, where older homes are frequently restored or revamped, I came across this work in progress: When I first saw these doors, I thought, aha! these people have purchased beautiful new doors! *whispers* I’m astounded by how … Continue reading →

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One-Liner Wednesday — On Censorship

Posted on October 7, 2015 by joey

When presented with objection to my children listening to certain songs, I said, “If Moo announces her presence by sayin, ‘Yo motherfuckers, what’s up?’ then I may consider censorship.” One-Liner Wednesday is brought to you by LindaGHill

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Grandma’s House

Posted on October 6, 2015 by joey

My mother shared this meme yesterday, and I had a hearty lol. But, my first thought was, that’s because your grandparents didn’t have a lake house. In an instant, the word ‘childhood’ takes me back to the feeling of catching my … Continue reading →

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Troll Talk: A Summary of Our Lunch Chat

Posted on October 5, 2015 by joey

Everyone’s always goin on about the search terms that bring people to their blogs, and mine are boring. People love pretty pussy and I get a lot of traffic for combating head lice. I got somethin last week about head over … Continue reading →

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Spooky Author Trailer

Posted on October 3, 2015 by joey

Those of you who’ve been reading me a year or more long time know that sometimes I get involved in 13 Stories ‘Til Halloween, which is a once-a-year site where 13 authors write 13 pieces, one per day, in the … Continue reading →

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