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Is That All?

Posted on May 21, 2015 by joey

“I’d like an iced venti decaf white mocha, no whip,” “Will that be all?” “No, I’d also like an iced venti white mocha frappuccino and–” “Will that be all?” “Two grande decaf caramel frappuccinos and a pup cup.” “Okay, I’ve … Continue reading →

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You’re Safe with a Man in the House

Posted on May 15, 2015 by joey

Like a lot of kids, if I woke up scared, I’d head to my parents’ bedroom. Like a lot of parents, they grew annoyed, and began to forbid it. I have memories of them carefully lifting their feet over me, … Continue reading →

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Q is for Qualified

Posted on April 20, 2015 by joey

In last year’s X post, I mentioned that I failed playing every instrument after the recorder, and how The Mister is musically adept. I mentioned it again when I wrote a post about Gardner’s theory of multiple intelligences. Tonight, Sassy has a … Continue reading →

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Don’t Play with Matches — Letter M

Posted on April 15, 2015 by joey

When you have kids, you spend a lot of time teaching them not to tattle. You hafta be careful with this, because you want to keep them safe, but you also do not want to hear their complaints all the livelong … Continue reading →

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G is for Good Morning or…

Posted on April 8, 2015 by joey

This morning began before five. Moo knocked on the door and said she didn’t feel good. I lifted my covers and invited her in for a cuddle. She didn’t feel too warm. I thought maybe she had a bad dream. … Continue reading →

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De Bunnehs & De Baskets — Letter D

Posted on April 4, 2015 by joey

Mr and Mrs Bunneh had a romantic, fluorescent-lit dinner at the place of the best homophobic chicken sammiches ever. As Mr Bunneh put all of his pickles on Mrs Bunneh’s sammich, and tore open her ketchup packet, she blushed at his chivalry. Since … Continue reading →

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B is for Baby

Posted on April 2, 2015 by joey

Moo was an ugly baby. No, it’s true. When Ross told Rachel that ugly baby judges her, I’m pretty sure he was lookin at Moo’s picture. Moo was red, like the red of storybook devils. She had some mean lookin lines … Continue reading →

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A Mother’s Love — Spread the Love Challenge

Posted on March 28, 2015 by joey

It’s not that I do not write poetry, it’s that I do not share my poetry. I don’t write it for anyone, but today I did, per my assignment from Prajatka, at An Armchair Perfectionist, who challenged me to Spread the … Continue reading →

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One-Liner Wednesday — Okay Then

Posted on March 18, 2015 by joey

I said to Moo, “It’s time for your friends to go home. You’re comin with me.” Moo said to her friends, “My mama wants you to leave now.” One-Liner Wednesdays are brought to you by LindaGHill

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Docent She Know?

Posted on March 17, 2015 by joey

I volunteered to chaperon Moo’s field trip to the Indianapolis Museum of Art today. As I’ve written before, Moo is frequently an errant child, so I do try to accompany her on excursions where other adults might not expect to … Continue reading →

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