Tag Archives: Drew

Cherished Blogfest, Cherished Chicken

Posted on July 25, 2015 by joey

There are two types of things in my house: useful things and special things. The best things are generally special useful things. I’m a purger. I don’t like to waste energy on things. When it came time to write about … Continue reading →

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SoCS — Rings

Posted on July 11, 2015 by joey

When it came time to get married, I didn’t wanna wear a ring. Like, I know it’s a thing people do, but I’ve never been a fan of rings. I’m not really a jewelry person. I’d met some people who … Continue reading →

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On the Floor

Posted on June 4, 2015 by joey

Robin at witlessdatingafterfifty shared this lovely post today, with the prompt of “Are there any similar paths you have taken or places you have chosen to be cuddling up to your loved one? Any memories of dangerous situations which may be … Continue reading →

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Nonsense

Posted on May 29, 2015 by joey

My mother had this way of speaking with me at home: “Guess what I drew today?” “I don’t know, what did you drawded?” If that hurts your ears, stop here. We went heels after our toes and we minded our … Continue reading →

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You’re Safe with a Man in the House

Posted on May 15, 2015 by joey

Like a lot of kids, if I woke up scared, I’d head to my parents’ bedroom. Like a lot of parents, they grew annoyed, and began to forbid it. I have memories of them carefully lifting their feet over me, … Continue reading →

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Autopilot

Posted on October 5, 2014 by joey

If you’ve never driven a familiar route, letting your mind wander off, singing along mindlessly and suddenly realizing, “Oh look, there’s my exit! How’d I get here so fast?” then you probably won’t relate to this post. I’ve done that … Continue reading →

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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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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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Q is for Quilts

Posted on April 19, 2014 by joey

I love quilts. I love strip quilts and wedding band quilts and yo-yo quilts and art quilts and crazy quilts and I have never met a quilt I didn’t like, although I tend to prefer whites and I tend to prefer … 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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