Tag Archives: family

Floor-Me

Posted on November 29, 2015 by joey

I am not a neat freak. I’m really not. Yes, I like things clean and tidy and I can’t abide a mess, but I know I’m not a neat freak because I know actual neat freaks. You can read more … Continue reading →

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No, YOU’RE a Turkey!

Posted on November 15, 2015 by joey

Last night as we drove home, I said, “I’m getting excited for twinkly lights.” The Mister did not appreciate this comment. He promptly told me to shut my face. Sassy told me I should only be thinking about Thanksgiving dinner. … Continue reading →

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The Garage: A Rant

Posted on November 6, 2015 by joey

The first time we saw our house, we couldn’t actually see the garage. It was jam-packed full. I have a dad who kept his garage as tidy and organized as the house, even going so far as to park the … Continue reading →

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Grandma’s House

Posted on October 6, 2015 by joey

My mother shared this meme yesterday, and I had a hearty lol. But, my first thought was, that’s because your grandparents didn’t have a lake house. In an instant, the word ‘childhood’ takes me back to the feeling of catching my … Continue reading →

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Nourishment

Posted on September 8, 2015 by joey

Although my social media accounts would lead you to believe I disappeared over the weekend, I really only went up Chicago-Way to visit with HME. The benefits of visiting HME are always too many to list, but I will do my … Continue reading →

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We Are Not a Morning People

Posted on August 15, 2015 by joey

Part One Not unusually, The Mister gets up at 5, grooms, makes his travel coffee, picks up his lunch, dials our bedroom dimmer light to one, kisses me, and leaves. I sleep lightly and dream heavily. I wake up in strange … Continue reading →

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Blue Moon

Posted on August 1, 2015 by joey

Mark asks if we like Blue Moon beer. Let me tell you a story about Blue Moon beer, while the recently seen Blue Moon is still all over social media. Years ago we had my parents to visit, and we … Continue reading →

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The Quiet Room

Posted on July 20, 2015 by joey

As all parents know, children are born to remove quiet from the world. Instinctively, people under the age of twelve know it’s dangerous to let their parents read, or heaven forbid, hear themselves think. It is essential that all children interrupt all … Continue reading →

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But So Beautiful

Posted on July 14, 2015 by joey

Ah, Lido Beach Sarasota. It could have been anywhere. We had vacation before our vacation, in-between our vacations, and after our vacation. What we didn’t do was hurry. Sarasota was lovely, all over, even if I’m not good at sitting around … Continue reading →

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All Vacation-y and Stuff

Posted on July 13, 2015 by joey

I realize I was vague in my post about conflict and how The Mister and his ex deal with it, but I promise you, the conflict had nothing to do directly with either of them, and no I won’t share details, … Continue reading →

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