Tag Archives: Beauty Queen

Text to Talk to Introverts

Posted on September 13, 2014 by joey

My mother taught me a long time ago, when people ask you questions that are none of their business, you reply by asking, “Why do you ask?” It redirects them to their own motives. You should know by now, there … Continue reading →

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Bookshelf Tag

Posted on September 11, 2014 by joey

I was tagged for this post by Fondly Elizabeth at Breaking the Cycle.  I call her Fondly Elizabeth because the comments she leaves me are these darling miniature letters which begin with Dear Jolene: and end with Fondly, Elizabeth. I’m … Continue reading →

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Magical Day

Posted on June 16, 2014 by joey

I knew Drew was comin for a visit yesterday so I knew it would be a good day, but I had no idea it turn into a magical day. We spent the day on the porch with our swate tay, catchin … Continue reading →

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X is for Xylophone

Posted on April 28, 2014 by joey

Last month, Sassy came home with a flyer about a music program. The flyer turned out to be much less informative than it should have been. “Miss Alcott and the fifth grade will host a music program on Thursday, March … Continue reading →

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User Error Much?

Posted on March 23, 2014 by joey

As is typical, I’ve got a few irns in the far. Oh, you don’t understand? Years ago, The Mister was like, “Can you not just pick a thing?” No, I cannot pick a thing. I like reading and writing and … Continue reading →

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Sunday’s Solitude

Posted on December 15, 2013 by joey

The girls have gone to church to watch a Jesus thing. To be fair, Moo is actually in the Jesus thing. She’s in the children’s choir, and all I know is that she bounces and snaps while chanting, “John 3:16, … Continue reading →

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The Wrath of the Negative

Posted on July 24, 2013 by joey

It’s often said that you can tell who your real friends are when you’re down. I’ll agree to that, to a certain extent, but there are other truths in there as well. Like, misery loves company, everyone loves a sad … Continue reading →

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Liquid Courage? Liquid Everything!

Posted on June 19, 2013 by joey

I have a lot of blogging to do. I’ve got awards to accept, and things to tell you, but I’ve been too overwhelmed to sit down and write. Initially, I was too busy being irked, pissy, frustrated, and doing a … Continue reading →

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Omagosh! Is that a Purple Paisley Shirt?

Posted on June 9, 2013 by joey

One of the great things about being back in the city? Great Big Goodwill Stores! Like most people, I started shopping at Goodwill long before Macklemore told us it was fucking awesome.                 … Continue reading →

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It’s Called Swate Tay

Posted on June 7, 2013 by joey

I learned how to make swate tay from Beauty Queen, who is a real Southerner. I know other Southerners make their sweet tea differently, but they’ll need to write that shit on their own blogs. In the South, you can find … Continue reading →

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