Category Archives: Personally

Treasures in my Laundry Room

Posted on November 11, 2013 by joey

I have an ugly laundry room. It’s got vintage rose linoleum, some mismatched rugs where the litter box sits, scratched-up white walls, poorly re-painted cabinetry from the 50’s, copper utility pipes crawling out from and scrolling along the walls, duct … Continue reading →

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Movin On Down

Posted on November 9, 2013 by joey

Yesterday morning, we met with Mr. Hill et al. to see the new loft space.  We hung out while the movers wrapped-up, and then we headed to the new building. As previously mentioned here, Mr. Hill had lived on the … Continue reading →

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Mama Said

Posted on November 7, 2013 by joey

I had a bad day. I don’t normally blog about my bad days, because well, I assume you have your own…and I like to stay positive. But everyone has their limits. My limits may be compressed depending on the level … Continue reading →

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My Oenophobia Had a Color

Posted on November 6, 2013 by joey

The Back Story: After being pregnant and nursing for several years, I lost my ability to think, I mean, drink. I had previously had a Sunday-Dinner-Sometimes-Thursday Night relationship with Oliver Soft Red Wine. It’s local and inexpensive, and had been my … Continue reading →

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Fall, Featuring Chubby Squirrel

Posted on November 4, 2013 by joey

Humans have done a lot of ugly things to the planet, but pardon me for reveling in the way yellow leaves cast their color on black asphalt. Pretty, non? Whenever I return home, many mornings of the week, or as … Continue reading →

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/ˈkôrnē/

Posted on October 26, 2013 by joey

“Sweetcorn. Yes, sweetcorn.” “Corn cob holders.” “They’re called silks.” “No, tassels come out the top.” I was able to get my hands on some organic corn last week, and I was indignant at the lack of enthusiasm my children displayed. … Continue reading →

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Warming Up for Winter

Posted on October 24, 2013 by joey

Uh. The Fall, she is fleeting a bit too fast for me. *opens door and hollers* “Fall! Faaaaaal! Come back!” I’m cold. I’ve been cold since um, um, hm? sometime last week? It’s runnin 25-45 degrees from night to day, … Continue reading →

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My Red Stapler

Posted on October 22, 2013 by joey

At least once a day, I thank God for the fact that my husband is not fighting in a foreign land. Then I thank God that he won’t be going back into combat. Sometimes I even thank my husband for … Continue reading →

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A Friday in Brown County

Posted on October 19, 2013 by joey

I must have needed some Rumpelstiltskin-like sleep last night. I woke up late enough to look at a second clock. I still drank coffee and ate shredded wheat, even though it really was time for lunch. You see, we spent … Continue reading →

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Better than A Scaredy Cat, Not quite as Awesome as a Duck…

Posted on October 15, 2013 by joey

I’m winning at anxiety. I’m not going to declare I’ve won. I don’t even know if that’s possible. But I do know that I’m feeling…normal? normal-er? better? Let’s stick to better. It’s been about three years since I was diagnosed. … Continue reading →

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