Category Archives: Personally

I’m Versatile Like That

Posted on May 4, 2013 by joey

Laura at MindSync nominated me for the Versatile Blogger Award! Thanks, Laura! It’s especially nice to have a total stranger nominate your blog, isn’t it? *just delighted* I suppose the drawback to being a versatile blogger is that I don’t have a … Continue reading →

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A Redder Shade of Pink

Posted on May 3, 2013 by joey

I have Rosacea. This means, in the words of my six-year-old nephew, “Your face is really red.” You can be kind and say I have rosy cheeks, or that you didn’t even notice, but I won’t buy into your ridiculous flattery. I’m … Continue reading →

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In the Dark

Posted on May 2, 2013 by joey

While the sun is up, doing dishes in front of the kitchen window is so pleasant. But at night, I don’t like it. The impression is creepy; me, with the light shining over my head, and darkness on the other … Continue reading →

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Everyone Wants a Yellow Nursery

Posted on April 30, 2013 by joey

Moo was traumatized by the bees at soccer tonight.  They were the kinda bees that always seem to be busy and passive. They were huge. I suppose if I knew nothing about bees, and I was nine, I might be … Continue reading →

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Don’t Cross Me

Posted on April 28, 2013 by joey

It takes two hours to drive out to Drew’s and almost three hours to drive back in the night rain. On the ride back, I realized that there sure were a lot of roadside grave markers. I hope the people … Continue reading →

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I’m a City Mouse

Posted on April 26, 2013 by joey

I don’t fare well in the suburbs.  In the suburbs, I find I feel kinda pressured to achieve the status quo, when I don’t even like the status quo.  In the suburbs, you must conform.  You must upgrade to granite … Continue reading →

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Lure Me Into Spring

Posted on April 22, 2013 by joey

Just two days ago, the gray sky spit out snow, and we wore long underwear to soccer.  Today, however, it was warm and sunny.  Before dinner, we took a long and winding stroll around the .. quite a ways. I … Continue reading →

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Who’s Afraid of Oatmeal?

Posted on April 21, 2013 by joey

One of the first things sufferers of anxiety need to learn is not to ask why we’re having anxiety.  The truth is, people with anxiety usually ask whys of everything, and so not asking why we’re having anxiety is a … Continue reading →

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On Aunting

Posted on April 20, 2013 by joey

Today, we had a visit from my oldest nephew, Simon.  (We’ll call him Simon, because that’s totally not his name.) He’s one of my most favorite people. Our relationship is based on coffee. When Simon was small he would wait … Continue reading →

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Forever Isn’t Long Enough

Posted on April 16, 2013 by joey

Today I called upon one of the many mentors in my life, my fairy godmother. She is a cunning, vibrant, artistic, sprite-like woman who always inspires me.  She bought me my first little black dress, and on New Year’s Eve, … Continue reading →

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