Tag Archives: happiness

You Probably Missed Me

Posted on July 5, 2013 by joey

Y’all prolly thought I went to Chicago and never came back. I admit that would’ve been ideal, and we did stay until late Monday, but I’ve been negligent in posting since. It was a phenomenal visit. It always is. Worth … Continue reading →

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Take a Little Trip, Take a Little Trip

Posted on June 28, 2013 by joey

The Mister and I, along with the Irish twins, of course, are off to visit our HME for the weekend. For our purposes here, we’ll say she lives in Chicago. HME is daughter to Viv and one of my oldest … 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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Feminism is All About Who’s Makin the Sandwiches, Right?

Posted on May 30, 2013 by joey

              As I said here, my marriage is sexist. I don’t know why it’s sexist. I don’t think we’re sexist. Perhaps it’s better labeled ‘traditional.’ Only, I don’t think we’re terribly traditional. By popular opinion, … Continue reading →

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In the Dark

Posted on May 2, 2013 by joey

While the sun is up, doing dishes in front of the kitchen window is so pleasant. But at night, I don’t like it. The impression is creepy; me, with the light shining over my head, and darkness on the other … Continue reading →

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Everyone Wants a Yellow Nursery

Posted on April 30, 2013 by joey

Moo was traumatized by the bees at soccer tonight.  They were the kinda bees that always seem to be busy and passive. They were huge. I suppose if I knew nothing about bees, and I was nine, I might be … Continue reading →

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Who’s Afraid of Oatmeal?

Posted on April 21, 2013 by joey

One of the first things sufferers of anxiety need to learn is not to ask why we’re having anxiety.  The truth is, people with anxiety usually ask whys of everything, and so not asking why we’re having anxiety is a … Continue reading →

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Spring Bound

Posted on April 9, 2013 by joey

I’m having a hard time adjusting here in the Palace of Rules. I’m often uncomfortable apart from the sleeping time. It’s always strange how other people live, therefore it’s certainly strange to live with them. But instead of focusing on … Continue reading →

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On Enjoying Life, Despite People

Posted on April 2, 2013 by joey

I have, for my whole life, observed, assessed, weighed, calculated, evaluated, and judged people around me.  One of the benefits of being an introvert is that it’s easier to see, hear, and feel from a quiet corner of the room, … Continue reading →

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Snow Day

Posted on March 25, 2013 by joey

I got to frolic in the snow today. Eight inches, they said. At some places in the yard, it had drifted higher than my knees. That means it was almost to Moo’s waist, and it stopped her in her tracks. … Continue reading →

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