Tag Archives: lifestyle

Is this thing on?

Posted on October 14, 2023 by joey

Still hate the block editor, not gonna lie. It keeps me from posting even when I think about posting, which isn’t all too often. I do have over 100 drafts saved. Let’s see, what’s new with me? Ally Bean asked … Continue reading →

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This Year Has Been About Change. Apparently.

Posted on December 1, 2021 by joey

No, I did not die. I did not get divorced. I did not move to a shack in the woods. I last wrote to you in March, before our family took a trip to The ATL because our youngest daughters … Continue reading →

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Did Someone Say Busy?

Posted on January 27, 2020 by joey

I guess Just Jot It January is Busy today.I’m busy! Yay! (well it’s not good business to have nothing to do, now is it?) Besides, I’d rather be overwhelmed than idle. I’m not good at idle. You ever had a … Continue reading →

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Twas a Tuesday, Twas

Posted on January 7, 2020 by joey

My morning began by discovering Diva Furnace failure. Happens every year. I went to work, “Mentor, what happens at my house every winter?” and she knew. She didn’t have to guess twice or anything. Diva Furnace has been meeting temps … Continue reading →

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The Purple Monkeys in the Trees

Posted on January 5, 2020 by joey

The ramblings of children, while often entertaining, can be exhausting. Of course, I was an exceptional child and all the things I had to say were breathtakingly interesting and important, and I wanted my parents to listen. I would begin, … Continue reading →

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Inspiration Can Be Snarky

Posted on January 1, 2020 by joey

Y’all enrich my life. You really do, thank you. I learn so much, am inspired so often. I simply cannot thank you enough for your online interaction. However, I’ve been looking over your resolutions and I realize few of them … Continue reading →

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Pause

Posted on December 29, 2019 by joey

We have finished the leftovers from Christmas dinner. As part of it, I made Martha Stewart’s mac n cheese, which was suggested to me by Receptionist who DOES go on about it. I thought the recipe was a bit fussy … Continue reading →

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I Believe in Christmas Eve

Posted on December 24, 2019 by joey

Can you believe my girls are at swim practice on Christmas Eve morning? Can you believe The Mister’s at work? Can you believe I’m home? I am! I’ve been home a lot for four days and often by myself. Well, … Continue reading →

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A Brave New Coat

Posted on December 19, 2019 by joey

Several years ago, I wrote a post about Ye Old Barn Jacket. This is the official retirement post of Ye Old Barn Jacket as we have entered a new outerwear chapter entitled A Brave New Coat. That means this is … Continue reading →

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My Birthday is on a Stupid Tuesday

Posted on November 26, 2019 by joey

But it wasn’t all stupid. It was 55 and rainy. The photo prompt was my favorite color. My bosses brought me lunch. Buffalo turkey poutine. My mother sent me flowers. My husband offered to take me to dinner, but I … Continue reading →

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