Tag Archives: marriage

One-Liner Wednesday — E is for Enamored

Posted on April 6, 2016 by joey

I was on the phone with The Mister when he pulled in the drive. As fast as I could, I shouted out, “Oh my God! I gotta go! My husband’s home!” “Okay! I love you!” he shouted back hurriedly. He … Continue reading →

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#ThursdayDoors Part One: The Epicurean Snob & The Stoic Lizard

Posted on March 24, 2016 by joey

One of the simple pleasures of my marriage is how The Mister makes fun of me for being a snob. He says I’m a Northside snob and a food snob and a sheet/blanket/pillow snob and an art snob as well … Continue reading →

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One-Liner Wednesday — Envy

Posted on March 16, 2016 by joey

“If you fucking nap, I swear to fucking God, I will get up and fucking rack you,” I said sweetly to The Mister. This One-Liner Wednesday is brought to you by LindaGHill and the three hours of sleep I’d had on … Continue reading →

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This Grass Ain’t No Good No Mo

Posted on March 11, 2016 by joey

I can seldom get through a day without asking, “What the fuck is wrong with people?” so it’s not like I’ll be winning a tolerance trophy or anything, but c’mon, I know you understand. Oh, there will be rants, however, … Continue reading →

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Tragic Magic

Posted on February 2, 2016 by joey

As I’ve said repeatedly, The Mister and I are passionate people. Despite what other people think, that thing we do where we raise our voices and cut our eyes is not fighting. That’s merely how we communicate. We say what we mean … Continue reading →

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Deal Breakers

Posted on January 24, 2016 by joey

The prompt today is compelled, and I feel compelled to tell you that per my post yesterday, The Mister announced to the children that if I get a purple mohawk, he will file for divorce. He added that if this were the case, … Continue reading →

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It’s Mimosa Day, Bitches!

Posted on January 4, 2016 by joey

It’s been a good long while since I’ve ranted, and it’s important to remind you every now and again that THIS IS NOT A NICE LADY BLOG, lest you begin to think I’m some simple-headed basic Pollyanna bitch. This one’s … Continue reading →

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That Time I Held a Chicken Hostage

Posted on November 22, 2015 by joey

Because I’m oft inclined to mock trends, I’ve long made fun of the phrase ‘reclaimed wood.’ Mostly, I’m just jealous I never see all this wood that people are somehow claiming. Is there a map to such treasure? Do you … 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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Be With Someone Who Doesn’t Like Your Nuts

Posted on September 29, 2015 by joey

Yesterday’s Daily Prompt was about soulmates and it was asked, “Who is the yin to your yang?” I started writing about it yesterday, but life got in the way. I brought this up with The Mister today. It turns out, … Continue reading →

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