Tag Archives: Moo

Aitch-Two-Oh-No!

Posted on February 22, 2014 by joey

I had a few ideas about what I wanted to do with my day. I thought I could write, paint, quilt, or bake. Maybe I could do two but not more than that. Oh, I should tell you my days, … Continue reading →

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In Gratitude for The Baby Daze

Posted on February 20, 2014 by joey

I posted this photo on Facebook for Throwback Thursday. Me, two (step) kids, two babies and an obvious daydream about bubble baths. I don’t know if my mother was trying to capture my demeanor when she took the picture, but … Continue reading →

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“WHERE’S THE BABY?!?”

Posted on February 2, 2014 by joey

It all started with a trip to the mall. One of the things mothers of many hafta do is take them to a mall. It’s not that we want to go to a mall, (at least, I never do) it’s … Continue reading →

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One Lovely, Two Lovelies — Okay, there are Fifteen

Posted on February 1, 2014 by joey

Linda G. Hill has presented me with One Lovely Blog Award. The rules of this award are: 1. Thank the person who nominated you. 2. Share 7 things about yourself. 3. Nominate 15 bloggers. 4. Notify the nominees. 5. Put … Continue reading →

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I Have No Fortune

Posted on January 28, 2014 by joey

The Mister cooked tonight. He brought home Foon Ying. Foon Ying means “Welcome” in Cantonese, but it also means I didn’t hafta cook, and that’s the important part. We have an after-dinner ritual wherein we count to three and crack … Continue reading →

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Because I’m the Teacher

Posted on January 16, 2014 by joey

My husband went back to school this week. There is a vast chasm between knowledge and teaching. I am a natural teacher. On top of that, I am a trained teacher. Helping with homework is my gig. I am the … Continue reading →

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I Like Knobs

Posted on January 12, 2014 by joey

I have a specific preference for knobs and buttons and dials. While plenty of gadgets are spectacular, with their digital LED displays and their touchscreens, some things just need to be poked, or rather, I just need to poke them. … Continue reading →

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They Take Over Everything

Posted on January 9, 2014 by joey

Children take over your whole life, they take over everything. Particularly when they are home on Winter break, followed by a WEEK of snow days. A few recent examples: While Moo contends she did not eat chili while sitting upon … Continue reading →

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There’s No Snowstorm in my Garage

Posted on January 7, 2014 by joey

Our snowpocalypse hasn’t been all that eventful, but I’ll share the highlights. I shoveled three times in six hours. Each time I went out to shovel, I could no longer see where I shoveled. The Mister told me to stop. … Continue reading →

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Christmas List: 6-quart Dutch Oven, CD, Noodles

Posted on December 30, 2013 by joey

(Only two more days of Every Damn Day December) Sometimes you’re just not in the mood to blog. I’ve waited all day for inspiration and it hasn’t yet come. I have no idea what I’m going to blog about, so … Continue reading →

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