Category Archives: Personally

I am Not the Chainsaw Lady

Posted on December 29, 2013 by joey

Friend of my friend…family of my other friend…could be my long lost kin… We’ll call him Mr. F, cause my ball of people is so intertwined, y’all, I couldn’t even begin to explain how tightly wrapped my ball of people … Continue reading →

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It’s Me, isn’t it?

Posted on December 27, 2013 by joey

You know, eventually, Christmas wears off, and someone spends Boxing Day in their pajamas, watching movies and playing games all into the wee hours, so they wake up at eleven o’clock on the 27th, and despite the joy of snuggling … Continue reading →

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We’re All So Wretched

Posted on December 25, 2013 by joey

The Mister and I are terrible parents on Christmas. Really, we’re the worst. First of all, Santa doesn’t come to our house. We boycott Santa. We do our best not to lie to, or disillusion our children about anything. We … Continue reading →

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Put Yer Hand Clothes On

Posted on December 24, 2013 by joey

During the seven years I lived in Georgia, it snowed once. It was a random Friday in February. The Mister was deployed, the kids and I were out shopping. Moo kept coming over to us, declaring that it was snowing. … Continue reading →

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The Back Forty

Posted on December 22, 2013 by joey

Good gravy! Didn’t I just blog?!? Nine more posts will complete blogging for Every Damn Day December. (I may take January off!) Our property here extends beyond what’s within the yard. Beyond our fence, we own another acre, which we … Continue reading →

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Lil Hoosiers

Posted on December 21, 2013 by joey

I’ve taught them what a windchill factor is. I’ve taught them that stylish leather boots are not snow boots. I’ve taught them that snow gives more traction than ice. But this… This is my proud Mama moment. (See how Sassy … Continue reading →

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Know Your Audience

Posted on December 19, 2013 by joey

I’ve got a small suggestion. It’s one I practice myself. KNOW YOUR AUDIENCE. I had a neighbor who was a sincere bigot. Since she complained to me about how the African-American culture “had done took over Febberary.” and how “them … Continue reading →

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Shoulda Shoveled

Posted on December 18, 2013 by joey

The other day…many days ago…I don’t remember when…snow fell. Oh! Oh! Friday! Friday night, impending snow doom.  Mmhm. (I’m tired, you forgive me.) The Mister made the comment that we could shovel on Saturday. I raised my eyebrows. Saturday, the … Continue reading →

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Things I Miss about Georgia

Posted on December 17, 2013 by joey

I’m sure you’re shocked. It’s a short list, but there are things: 1. My friends. Okay, so I only have like, five whole friends living in Georgia, but they’re the best five people in the entire state. 2. Cheerwine. If … Continue reading →

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On Hibernation

Posted on December 16, 2013 by joey

Instead of Every Damn Day in December, maybe they should call it, Oh My Gawd, Will December Never End? All I want to do is sleep. And eat. But mostly sleep. The other night, I baked two lasagnas, and saved … Continue reading →

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