Tag Archives: neurotic

Eat, Drink, Don’t Be Wary

Posted on September 21, 2018 by joey

Lunch is a weird word. We were all in the conference room, having the work lunch… Oh, let me tell you about my lunch quick! I wanted fries, so I ordered the Molly Melt. It read, as follows, “caramelized onions, … Continue reading →

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Another Sleepy Post

Posted on October 31, 2017 by joey

Y’all, I just do not sleep anymore. That’s my thing again. That’s what I told my family when they came out to find the light on in the middle of the night. “I just don’t sleep anymore.” “Hello, I just … Continue reading →

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How to Soften the Blow of Tuesday

Posted on September 26, 2017 by joey

I read Ally’s post this morning and I agree, sometimes it all comes together and the best thing to do is appreciate it. Tuesdays aren’t that day for me. I like to bitch on Tuesdays. It’s my long-held belief that … Continue reading →

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Dark Comedy

Posted on September 22, 2017 by joey

This weather is unholy. I can’t even with this. Autumn, my ass. A good weekend to stay my ass inside. I should eat Caprese salad and binge-watch television. Orrr, turn off all the lights and worship The Dark Side of the … Continue reading →

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Schadenfreude is Majestic As Fuck

Posted on June 6, 2017 by joey

I mean, every now and again, I like to play “Boom! I Got Your Boyfriend” and laugh like a maniacal teenager, but that’s well below schadenfreude. Personal vindication is like creamy vanilla ice cream and schadenfreude is like hot fudge. Put … Continue reading →

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Real Life is Scary Enough, Thanks

Posted on October 28, 2016 by joey

For the last four years, I’ve joined some of my writery friends and their friends in writing a story for 13 Stories Til Halloween. This year, I struggled. I kinda always struggle, cause scary, creepy, eerie is not my thing. … Continue reading →

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In Which Joey Is Given The Day Off

Posted on October 11, 2016 by joey

Mentor rang me at nine-somethin in the mornin. I answered, “You are aware it is morning, yes?” “I am. But I am calling to tell you you don’t need to come in today.” “Really?!?” “Really! Enjoy your day off!” She … Continue reading →

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If a Tree Fell in His Yard, Would a Man Even See It?

Posted on September 30, 2016 by joey

You may recall we had some inclement weather about a month ago? Well, if you don’t, lemme tell you, IT WAS A TORNADO. I heard the tornado and so did my neighbors and one of them even saw it. Unfortunately, no … Continue reading →

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Dutiful Wife

Posted on September 23, 2016 by joey

This is the story of how my day was ruined by the mysterious disappearance of my navy blue pants. Nothing quite so tragic had befallen me since The Pillow Incident of 2015. We were about to go away for our annual … Continue reading →

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Let Us Pray

Posted on August 19, 2016 by joey

Moo says she prays, “Sometimes. As needed,” which I think is interesting. The Mister nodded agreement. Sassy doesn’t pray. I am not going to ask the boy one if he prays, because he’s a private person, and if he prays, he … Continue reading →

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