Tag Archives: anxiety

A is for Anxiety

Posted on April 1, 2014 by joey

People ask me all the time how to get rid of anxiety, how to reduce it, and whatnot, so I thought I’d make a big list of everything I’ve done that made a difference to me. I’ve gone from anxiety … Continue reading →

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In a Nutshell? I Am a Nutshell

Posted on March 24, 2014 by joey

Yesterday, I committed the late afternoon to hanging out in the back of the house to do laundry. I KNOW! Will the excitement never end?!? I had a bowl of pistachios. I eat pistachios on the regular, as well as … Continue reading →

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The Weekend’s Over, Right?

Posted on March 18, 2014 by joey

My son came in for his spring vacation, which was splendid. He came with a lot of equipment. Cords and cords and more cords, all over everything. He asked for curry, so I made curry. He wants something for his … Continue reading →

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Painted Into a Corner

Posted on March 2, 2014 by joey

Well, dammit, I’ve just been busy. And The Mister’s been hoggin my laptop because he values his education or someshit. Anyway, I patched and painted quite a bit. Spackle, sand, paint. Here and there, all over the house. I finally … Continue reading →

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In Gratitude for The Baby Daze

Posted on February 20, 2014 by joey

I posted this photo on Facebook for Throwback Thursday. Me, two (step) kids, two babies and an obvious daydream about bubble baths. I don’t know if my mother was trying to capture my demeanor when she took the picture, but … Continue reading →

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I Have No Fortune

Posted on January 28, 2014 by joey

The Mister cooked tonight. He brought home Foon Ying. Foon Ying means “Welcome” in Cantonese, but it also means I didn’t hafta cook, and that’s the important part. We have an after-dinner ritual wherein we count to three and crack … Continue reading →

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We say Fuck A Lot: A Rant

Posted on January 24, 2014 by joey

This day started out all kindsa sucky. I awoke to The Mister’s alarm. Since The Mister didn’t come to bed until 5:45, he wasn’t hearing it. I thumped him and we had words. I no longer remember what the words … Continue reading →

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The Back Forty

Posted on December 22, 2013 by joey

Good gravy! Didn’t I just blog?!? Nine more posts will complete blogging for Every Damn Day December. (I may take January off!) Our property here extends beyond what’s within the yard. Beyond our fence, we own another acre, which we … Continue reading →

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I WILL NOT GET SICK

Posted on December 9, 2013 by joey

My wee ones are feelin poorly, and I’m not feelin well, either. Moo’s got a cold, but Sassy’s got a whole other puke etc thing goin on. My tummy is churning. I think it’s trying to trick me into putting … Continue reading →

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Smoke and Mirrors

Posted on November 12, 2013 by joey

Pursuant to my recent discovery of the antique mirror behind my furnace, I grew more curious about the other old mirror that came with the house. There’s an ornate oval mirror in the main bath, and its antiquing is much … Continue reading →

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