Category Archives: Personally

Black and White and Loved All Over

Posted on June 28, 2014 by joey

You may remember that I fully intend to have chickens in my back yard, and how disappointed I was to find out we cannot keep goats in the city? Non? Well maybe you remember that I had two cats and … Continue reading →

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Blanket Girl

Posted on June 17, 2014 by joey

Last week, as we turned in, The Mister scolded me from under his blankets, “Ugh! You’ve turned me into a blanket person,” he said. I giggled. “It’s the quality of the linens,” I said, “Not to offend, but before me, … Continue reading →

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I Believe in Sea Monsters

Posted on June 14, 2014 by joey

As a Marine, The Mister spent a considerable amount of time on boats. I mean, ships. Because you can’t say boats to a Marine. Marines go on ships, and floats. Early in our marriage, he discovered my belief in sea … Continue reading →

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Swaddle Me?

Posted on June 8, 2014 by joey

I was over at Aussa’s a while ago, reading the ongoing story of the hovel baby, and her question about preparing for babies made me realize that for me, that question is a prompt. I have mentioned before, I didn’t know A THING … Continue reading →

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Verdant

Posted on May 28, 2014 by joey

If you have paid any attention to me since I started this blog, you’ve probably come to the conclusion that I hate to be hot, and you would be correct. Warm weather’s most redeeming quality is its production of pretty … Continue reading →

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Random Musings of the Unamused

Posted on May 25, 2014 by joey

I’m kinda feisty lately. My spidey-senses are keen. My bullshit threshold is low, as is my ability to give fucks. My eye rolls are exceptional. It’s likely related to hormones, because I also think Cocoa Krispies are incredible and I think … Continue reading →

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GoFundMYWHOLELIFE

Posted on May 22, 2014 by joey

Now and again, my friends post links to “GoFundMe” for valid reasons. Well, that’s subjective, isn’t it? Yes, the whole concept is subjective. How GoFundMe works: Someone needs money for something, so they set up a donation platform, and people … Continue reading →

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Updates

Posted on May 19, 2014 by joey

I finally gave MIL her resurrected calla lily. You know what? She didn’t seem particularly pleased at all. *shrugs* I dunno. The Mister finished the semester with a 3.6 GPA. I’m so pleased for him! That’s a great accomplishment for … Continue reading →

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From Where I Walk

Posted on May 15, 2014 by joey

I joined Instagram last month, (you can follow me here) so I could participate in the “Photo a Day” challenges. The version of me on Instagram is like the version of me on sports, in that I’m having a good … Continue reading →

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Just Another Day

Posted on May 11, 2014 by joey

This Mother’s Day is weird. Where should I begin? Last night, Sassy gave me a one-armed penguin made of papier-mache, a painting of an owl, and a marigold wilting in a milk carton. Life is strange like that. Very sweet, … Continue reading →

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