Category Archives: Random Musings

One-Liner Wednesday — I Could Live in a Snow Globe…

Posted on October 19, 2016 by joey

During one of the frequent family protests about the temperature of the house, Moo shouted at me, “You live like a polar bear!” One-Liner Wednesday is brought to you by LindaGHill

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Friday, Fall Break

Posted on October 14, 2016 by joey

While you’re reading this, I’m out exploring our natural world. I’m probably wearing sneakers and being glad it’s not hot. I’m probably eating food at some picnic table type place. I’m probably watching the sun shine on my babies. I’m … Continue reading →

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One-Liner Wednesday — Good God

Posted on October 12, 2016 by joey

“Y’all, someone on Freecycle is givin away ‘God clothes’. They’re mostly large shirts and 32/34 pants from Old Navy. You know, in case you wondered.” One-Liner Wednesday is brought to you by LindaGHill  

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Baby Food

Posted on October 7, 2016 by joey

For as long as Moo has been eating table food, I’ve admonished the other children, “Don’t take food from the baby!” Little Moo was underweight, so this “Don’t take food from the baby!” phrase had been well, crucial. I had enough trouble … Continue reading →

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One-Liner Wednesday — Moo Says It Right, And How

Posted on October 5, 2016 by joey

“You need to have your ears flushed,” Moo told her father. “You smell the hibachi,” he replied. “What?!?” we all asked. One-Liner Wednesday is brought to you by LindaGHill

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SoCS — Slug Love

Posted on October 1, 2016 by joey

I keep the slugs off the hydrangeas, but otherwise, I let them roam and munch. Plenty of green for them to fill their bellies. Now and again I find a slug in the house, usually because the animals all gather round … Continue reading →

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One-Liner Wednesday — Cute Sex Story

Posted on September 21, 2016 by joey

     At age five, Little Moo pointed to the word sex in her animal Eyewitness book and proclaimed, “I know about sex!” I said, “Oh yeah?” She shouted out proudly, “My sex is female!” One-Liner Wednesday is brought to … Continue reading →

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SoCS — Not the Shopping-est

Posted on September 17, 2016 by joey

I’m driving west today, but not past Meridian street. Gonna watch Sassy perform in the Fiesta. Then I’m going to see my oldest friend, Kiwi. (Not older than me, 12 days younger than me, in fact, but friends since 1981.) We’re going … Continue reading →

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One-Liner Wednesday — Technical Difficulties

Posted on September 14, 2016 by joey

“Someone’s faxing a phone number.” “Oh no, that’s me!” I rushed over and asked, “Could you tell from the sound it made?” “I heard someone try to answer it, so yes, technically, I could tell by the sound it made.” … Continue reading →

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SoCs — West Side Story

Posted on September 10, 2016 by joey

I want to tell you about my hibiscus. They’re all over the west side of my yard. They’re hardy hibiscus, not to be confused with tropical hibiscus. They start blooming in July and they continue until the frost. They make … Continue reading →

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