Category Archives: Personally

One-Liner Wednesday — Abrupt Levity

Posted on August 9, 2017 by joey

The Mister and I were snuggled up sweetly, contemplating the horrors of Joel and Julia’s divorce¹ when I said, “I can’t imagine being divorced. I can imagine you dead, cause I’ve done that so many times², and — ” His … Continue reading →

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Guilty Chicken

Posted on August 8, 2017 by joey

This post is dedicated to my friend Matt, who never has a good fast food experience. Moo and I stole some homophobic chicken. We did. We didn’t mean to steal it. Have you ever accidentally stolen anything? It.is.so.awkward. I ordered … Continue reading →

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Harrowing Narrowing Peril

Posted on August 7, 2017 by joey

A while back we went to the second of three reunions my husband’s family holds each year. Before we left, The Mister talked to me about directions and I was all, “Mmmhm, okay,” because I don’t know the ways. I … Continue reading →

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SoCS — All High, No Low

Posted on August 5, 2017 by joey

High: My HME come to visit me. “Mama’s havin a sleepover.” Driving around catching up, choosing fish at the market, sampling cheese. Pajamas on the porch. Aperol spritzers. Orange slice candies. Talking into the wee hours. Laughing and crying over … Continue reading →

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Write Right Now

Posted on August 1, 2017 by joey

I’ve probably written ten blogs in the last two weeks, just I didn’t post them. I probably will. When I’m emotionally vulnerable, I like to write, then process, then edit accordingly, then post. Otherwise, I’m a pantser, I just sit … Continue reading →

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Brouhaha

Posted on July 28, 2017 by joey

Months ago the pause n’ pour feature on our coffee maker stopped working. I find this extremely annoying and oh, so messy! I’m up, I want coffee immediately. During the school year, we can just set the timer, but I … Continue reading →

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Share Your World — July 24, 2017

Posted on July 24, 2017 by joey

List some of your favorite types of teas. Mmm, tea! That makes me yearn for cool weather *sigh* It’s summer, so the only tea I care to drink is swate tay, iced Luzianne made at home (and decaf.) That’s actually … Continue reading →

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Not the Show

Posted on July 21, 2017 by joey

“Is there anything on at the movies?” *Moo Googles* “Cars 3.” “Really! Are people still doin that?” “Legend of the whatever.” “Legend of the whatever?” *everyone laughs* “King Arthur, Legend of the Sword.” “The sword? They don’t even know its … Continue reading →

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Share Your World — July 17, 2017

Posted on July 17, 2017 by joey

What is your favorite cheese? I cannot answer this question. I once stopped taking an online quiz because it asked me to pick my favorite cheese. I love all the cheeses. They are all equally beautiful and tasty. Are you … Continue reading →

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SoCS — Object Lessons

Posted on July 15, 2017 by joey

Linda’s prompt was to use the title of the book we’re currently reading to inspire our post. I was glad she didn’t ask for a review or anything, cause I’m only on the fourth chapter. This prompt gave me deja … Continue reading →

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