Category Archives: Random Musings

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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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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EvDaDaDec Featuring Chubby Squirrel

Posted on December 14, 2013 by joey

The snow sure is slushy today. If I owned skis, I would put them on and let the dog drag me around the yard. Chubby Squirrel came to the door today, and I’m pretty sure he was asking for more … Continue reading →

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Tidings

Posted on December 11, 2013 by joey

ti·dings ˈtīdiNGz/ news; information   “Good tidings to you…” I think that part of the song means “Good news, Jesus was born.” But people flip it, and turn it into “Good news, look at all of our happy family business!” … Continue reading →

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EvDaDaDe Fail

Posted on December 11, 2013 by joey

Alright, you caught me. Technically, I am writing this blog at 11:52 on the tenth, but I know it won’t be posted until after midnight. The Mister’s computer monitor went out. We don’t have another compatible monitor, so he’s had … Continue reading →

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Oh What a Night!

Posted on December 3, 2013 by joey

This is the story of The Night Before Thanksgiving 2005. When I tell this story, I can see people squirming with disbelief. My big kids were with other family, and my husband was away at Ft. Knox, so I have … Continue reading →

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I’m Not 29 Forever

Posted on November 26, 2013 by joey

I’m 40 today. Forty.Years.Old. I’m vintage, heh. This is what 40 looks like. Me, today. That’s 40 without surgical or chemical intervention. No anti-aging products, none of whatever they tell you will make you look twenty, none of that. I’m … Continue reading →

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On Tornadoes

Posted on November 19, 2013 by joey

We had tornadoes Sunday. We get plenty of tornadoes in Indiana. The weatherman stated that there is no season for tornadoes here, because in Indiana, there’s been a tornado spotted in each month of the year. Even if there are … Continue reading →

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This is not a Christmas Post

Posted on November 18, 2013 by joey

While buying new sneakers for the girls the other night, I was subjected to Christmas carols. On the way home, when I had escaped the carols, MIL called to tell me she’d spent the week decorating her house for Christmas, … Continue reading →

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