Tag Archives: anxiety

Dutiful Wife

Posted on September 23, 2016 by joey

This is the story of how my day was ruined by the mysterious disappearance of my navy blue pants. Nothing quite so tragic had befallen me since The Pillow Incident of 2015. We were about to go away for our annual … Continue reading →

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Die Doctor

Posted on August 16, 2016 by joey

Last month, I finally went in for my eye exam. I dread the eye doctor. I call them die doctors. And for good reason. When I was in high school, I had chronic migraines. Well, I have had migraines since then, but fewer … Continue reading →

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Roundabout Lunchtime

Posted on August 12, 2016 by joey

Y’all know I’ve gotten into the habit of makin you laugh on Fridays, and today is no different. I insist you laugh at my expense. In an exciting turn of events, I was asked if I’d be willing to work longer … Continue reading →

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Ti-i-i-ime Ain’t On My Side

Posted on August 2, 2016 by joey

There are 31 days in July. Every year. Despite this, the summer flies by the same way it drags on. I don’t know how to explain it, I know it doesn’t make sense, but it’s my truth. The last coupla … Continue reading →

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Share Your World #31

Posted on August 1, 2016 by joey

What is your favorite part of the town/city you live in.  And what Country do you live? Oh that’s hard. I’m fond of my own front porch. And my own back yard. I love a lot of my city, but I … Continue reading →

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On Shitstorms

Posted on June 7, 2016 by joey

It’s easy to see that life is long and hard. That’s a matter of perspective everyone can relate to, especially when one is deep and heavy into a shitstorm. Even those people for whom things are going well can see … Continue reading →

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Anxiety — The Summer Reveal

Posted on May 31, 2016 by joey

I don’t remember what I was going to write about today, which is a fairly frequent writer-y problem. My idea may well have been hijacked by Anxiety. My parents are coming to visit. You might think this is normal, because … Continue reading →

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Who’s Contrary Now?

Posted on May 24, 2016 by joey

Gardening is a great joy for me. I do not know how old I was when my mother put me to work in the garden, but I reckon I was knee-high to a grasshopper. I’ve never outgrown the miracle that … Continue reading →

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Hell is Behind St Lawrence Church

Posted on May 15, 2016 by joey

Last month I wrote about taking Moo’s friend Betsy home and how her neighborhood is all windy-dindy. Robin asked me why I don’t know a shortcut to Betsy’s house. I started to explain, and ended up telling her that when … Continue reading →

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When We Talk Weather

Posted on May 13, 2016 by joey

I’ve begun to complain about the rain. Yes, I, the pluviophile, have had enough of the rain. Even more embarrassing, I generally make fun of, roll my eyes at, and Pfft at people who complain about the weather. Grown-ass Northerners who … Continue reading →

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