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Y is for Yearning

Posted on April 29, 2016 by joey

I enjoy the A-Z Challenge most days. What I’ve noticed, regardless of letters, is that I yearn to write freely. I actually yearn to write random posts about the stuff of life. I miss it. I feel sorta repressed. I … Continue reading →

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V for Velvet

Posted on April 26, 2016 by joey

In the fall of fourth grade, I got a new dress for picture day. The dress was brown velvet with princess sleeves, a satin sash, and a cream lace trim. It was a pretty dress, all silky and shiny lookin. … Continue reading →

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S is for Sharing Music (And Food)

Posted on April 22, 2016 by joey

Because Last night our household spent the evening getting a serious Prince fix. You know it’s a big deal when MTV plays music videos again. My kids know Prince’s music, but the artist himself remained less of a icon for … Continue reading →

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One-Liner Wednesday — Cupcakes

Posted on February 17, 2016 by joey

You get a real grasp on accents when your four-year-old child goes to school and phonetically spells out cupcayax. With her rey-yed cray-ahn. One-Liner Wednesday is brought to you by LindaGHill

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One-Liner Wednesday — The Sarcasm of Mothers

Posted on February 10, 2016 by joey

My friend said to me, “You’re lucky your daughter comes to you for advice. Of course, my daughter already knows everything, so I guess I’m lucky, too.” And then we laughed and laughed. One-Liner Wednesday is brought to you by … Continue reading →

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A Ghost So Old, I Can’t Remember Her Name

Posted on January 29, 2016 by joey

For several years, it was hard to keep Sassy in books. Like when they grow too fast to keep them dressed? Keeping Sassy in books proved to be a growing pain. She’d read through everything age-appropriate at home and the school … Continue reading →

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One-Liner Wednesday — Understanding

Posted on January 27, 2016 by joey

Sassy told me she was at school thinkin, “I miss my mama; these people are idiots.” One-Liner Wednesday and Just Jot it January are brought to you by LindaGHill

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Jotting Not a One-Liner — Homework

Posted on January 20, 2016 by joey

“Finals in Spanish tomorrow. We’re studying cognates,” Sassy said. “Hm?” I asked with piqued interest. “Cognates. Words that sound like the same word in other languages?” “Ooh! Like what?” Sassy began searching her papers. “Yes, I see your knowledge of cognates is … Continue reading →

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Christmas Postathon — Day 19

Posted on December 19, 2015 by joey

On the 19th, Nancy lists the Christmas tree. I’d argue it’s a Yule tree, but I must admit, Christmas trees seem more popular. We got a live tree this year. We don’t always. Last year we had Cletus the Dog Kitten … Continue reading →

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Christmas Postathon — Day 10

Posted on December 10, 2015 by joey

Day 10 asks if I’ve sat on Santa’s lap. Yes. I think the picture says it all, don’t you? Yeah. Now, we don’t do Santa, which you can read about here, but I did let the children sit with Santa if … Continue reading →

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