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The Booms

Posted on June 6, 2015 by joey

Yesterday, I wrote about the noise of the groundskeepers on post, but nothing beats the din of artillery on a military base. The good news is, compared to the mower guys, blower guys, and weed-whacker guys, artillery noise was not constant. … Continue reading →

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I Can’t Hear Myself Hear!

Posted on June 5, 2015 by joey

Pursuant to Sammy’s complaints about the sounds of motorized lawn equipment, I thought I’d share with you the madness that was my life. When we lived in Georgia, we rented base housing. This meant we had a small fenced-in backyard. I … Continue reading →

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Hoodie Weather in May? Yay!

Posted on May 20, 2015 by joey

We had a predicted high of 67F/20C yesterday, although I don’t know how warm it actually got. In the afternoon, I opened all the windows and ran errands. Sometime before six o’clock my family members picked up quilts and gingerly asked … Continue reading →

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They’re YOUR Parents!

Posted on May 19, 2015 by joey

I’ve been close with my in-laws since I was 13. I’ve called them Mom and Dad since maybe 14 or 15. They’re those kinds of people. Many people think of them as second parents or at the least, as people you … Continue reading →

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For the Love of Caps, Fleurs, Pets, and Toes

Posted on May 11, 2015 by joey

I think Mother’s Day is as overrated as any other holiday. I may write about it sometime, only, probably not. I’m generally on my throne, waving my scepter around, demanding things, so it’s no big deal to me. Just lemme … Continue reading →

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Piddlin’

Posted on May 8, 2015 by joey

Last time I wrote that I like to piddle in my garden, I got some giggles, because piddle means pee. Well sure. It means pissin away time, too. If you’re Southern, or I reckon if your mama is, then piddlin … Continue reading →

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Transition for T

Posted on April 23, 2015 by joey

Are you in transition? I am in transition. I am always in transition. I love learning and growing and having new experiences. I wish the lessons all came in shiny, happy packages, but they don’t. We humans are such projects. … Continue reading →

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S is for Stretching

Posted on April 22, 2015 by joey

Since I am a woman I am the target of every hate-yourself-more marketing campaign. I’ve just watched a program that was recorded on Lifetime television, and as I zoomed through the commercials, I can tell you that THEY think I should be worried … Continue reading →

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O is for Options

Posted on April 17, 2015 by joey

Not too long ago, someone commented that I hem and haw about doing things, right up to doing them, and then I commit fully. It’s true. I hadn’t noticed this about myself, but I had to agree with the validity … Continue reading →

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L is for Lazy

Posted on April 14, 2015 by joey

Yesterday, I woke up at 10am feeling great and I had an extremely productive day. Go Joey, Go! I told The Mister last night, “I won’t be doin any housework tomorrow.” “Okay.” He looked around, “The house doesn’t need to be … Continue reading →

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