Category Archives: Personally

No, YOU’RE a Turkey!

Posted on November 15, 2015 by joey

Last night as we drove home, I said, “I’m getting excited for twinkly lights.” The Mister did not appreciate this comment. He promptly told me to shut my face. Sassy told me I should only be thinking about Thanksgiving dinner. … Continue reading →

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My Yellow Tree

Posted on November 10, 2015 by joey

If you’ve ever thought your WordPress Reader could use more love and light, I encourage you to check out Ramblings From Jewels. She has a perspective that always inspires me to see things differently. She takes beautiful photos and then she writes eloquent verses about them, as if there’s no end … Continue reading →

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That Time I Almost Became A Semi-Sandwich

Posted on November 9, 2015 by joey

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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Not Fit for Mass Consumption

Posted on November 1, 2015 by joey

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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Oh No! Not an Earworm!

Posted on October 30, 2015 by joey

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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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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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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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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