Tag Archives: parenting

It Should be Perfectly Obvious

Posted on February 24, 2015 by joey

Some time ago, I saw a comedian talking about how going outside to play is utterly frightening once you reach adulthood. Something along the lines of ‘Imagine how scary it would be to wake up in the morning and leave … Continue reading →

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Meat and Me and Moo and Stew

Posted on January 27, 2015 by joey

For a long time, Moo never ate meat. I don’t know why. I never asked. Having been a vegetarian for six years, this never bothered me. There are always people who comment about how important it is to eat meat … Continue reading →

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She said WHAT?!?

Posted on January 20, 2015 by joey

Not too long ago, one of my online friends, friend of a friend, asked me if I would mention her friend’s friend’s kid’s fundraiser on my blog. My immediate thought was “Hell no!” I mean, did she not even read … Continue reading →

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Togetherness, Ferrealiously*

Posted on December 20, 2014 by joey

Well you know, I thought after I wrapped up NaNo, I’d be super-blogg-y and there would still be plenty of time to experience all the wonders of yuletide. Of course, I would spend a quiet evening at the table, writing … Continue reading →

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I AM The Rock and Paper Beats Rock

Posted on November 17, 2014 by joey

While NaNo-ing my fucking brains out, I’ve come to several conclusions, which I will now word vomit all up in this mofo, in no particular order, like I can even think coherently and shit. People speak in fragments. Fragments are … Continue reading →

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We Can Just Cut It Off

Posted on October 28, 2014 by joey

Whenever I post stories of what I think are normal childhood things, there’s always some person who comments about how horrible it is, or how children shouldn’t be exposed to such things, so let me preface this by saying that … Continue reading →

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One-Liner Wednesday — Snarky

Posted on October 15, 2014 by joey

“Yes, I do like to put my boyfriend away before you come home, if by boyfriend, you mean vacuum.” — Me to The Mister, when he came home early   One-Liner Wednesdays are brought to you by LindaGHill

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Commercials: Maybe Part One

Posted on October 14, 2014 by joey

Sassy and I were watchin television last night, when a commercial came along to entertain us more than the show. I can’t even remember what show we were watchin, but I’ll never forget the commercial. In the commercial, a school-aged … Continue reading →

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One-Liner Wednesday — Misspoken

Posted on October 8, 2014 by joey

“That hot water scolded me!” — Moo, last week when she used the faucet just after The Mister shaved   One-Liner Wednesdays are brought to you by LindaGHill 

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God and the Leopards

Posted on September 25, 2014 by joey

One day, when Bubba was seven, we shared an unforgettable conversation. While I trimmed his hair, he asked me, “Do you know the story about God and the leopards?” “No, tell me.” “I don’t understand it, so I can’t tell … Continue reading →

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