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My Oenophobia Had a Color

Posted on November 6, 2013 by joey

The Back Story: After being pregnant and nursing for several years, I lost my ability to think, I mean, drink. I had previously had a Sunday-Dinner-Sometimes-Thursday Night relationship with Oliver Soft Red Wine. It’s local and inexpensive, and had been my … Continue reading →

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My Furry Family

Posted on November 5, 2013 by joey

Maybe it was rude to introduce you to Chubby Squirrel before introducing you to my actual pets. Never you mind that I’ve probably taken more photos of Chubby Squirrel than I have of my firstborn…Shh. This.Is.Catticus. Catticus is supposed to … Continue reading →

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Why Time Change is Stupid, and Other Eloquent Crap

Posted on November 3, 2013 by joey

Do you know what happens when you get caught up in life and neglect your blog? What happens to me is that I have four unfinished drafts and a lack of focus. BUT! That doesn’t mean I can’t blog to … Continue reading →

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/ˈkôrnē/

Posted on October 26, 2013 by joey

“Sweetcorn. Yes, sweetcorn.” “Corn cob holders.” “They’re called silks.” “No, tassels come out the top.” I was able to get my hands on some organic corn last week, and I was indignant at the lack of enthusiasm my children displayed. … Continue reading →

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My Red Stapler

Posted on October 22, 2013 by joey

At least once a day, I thank God for the fact that my husband is not fighting in a foreign land. Then I thank God that he won’t be going back into combat. Sometimes I even thank my husband for … Continue reading →

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Better than A Scaredy Cat, Not quite as Awesome as a Duck…

Posted on October 15, 2013 by joey

I’m winning at anxiety. I’m not going to declare I’ve won. I don’t even know if that’s possible. But I do know that I’m feeling…normal? normal-er? better? Let’s stick to better. It’s been about three years since I was diagnosed. … Continue reading →

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I Must Confess, This post Might make you Hungry

Posted on October 6, 2013 by joey

I must confess, it rained and stormed all day yesterday, and still it rains. Oh, that’s not my confession. My confession is that I didn’t get a single thing done in the yard, unless you count picking apples…and it’s not … Continue reading →

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Sleeping on the Job

Posted on October 4, 2013 by joey

For years, I have been a stay-home mommy. You know what the joy of being the stay-home mommy is? Constant assumptions and judgement. Oh, no, wait, that’s the joy of being a woman. Oh, no, I mean, the joy of … Continue reading →

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Imperfect Houses are the Perfect Houses

Posted on October 2, 2013 by joey

During house-hunting, my father-in-law would sometimes tell me he’d found me a “crappy little house” I might like. Once we had established I like crappy little houses, it was much easier for him to help me find one. I like … Continue reading →

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Ye Old Barn Jacket

Posted on September 16, 2013 by joey

So, I have this infamous barn jacket. It’s become infamous because people do go on about it. I received this jacket from a previous roommate in lieu of some of his rent. It was in perfect condition when I took … Continue reading →

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