Tag Archives: rant

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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Bitching About Nothing

Posted on February 26, 2016 by joey

On Wednesdays, it’s the Standard Operating Procedure of Joeys to pick the girls up and go to one grocery store or another. It’s fairly straightforward, and involves only one crisis moment — exiting left from my neighborhood. Honestly, unless you’ve been here, you do not … Continue reading →

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It’s Mimosa Day, Bitches!

Posted on January 4, 2016 by joey

It’s been a good long while since I’ve ranted, and it’s important to remind you every now and again that THIS IS NOT A NICE LADY BLOG, lest you begin to think I’m some simple-headed basic Pollyanna bitch. This one’s … Continue reading →

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Horrible Holiday Traditions

Posted on November 23, 2015 by joey

Moms be all, “Dinner is at one. Bring ten pounds of candied yams.” In other Great News, “For Secret Santa this year, you need to buy an obligatory $10 gift for your cousin Blarg.” Meaningless gift exchanges are the worst, am I right? … Continue reading →

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The Garage: A Rant

Posted on November 6, 2015 by joey

The first time we saw our house, we couldn’t actually see the garage. It was jam-packed full. I have a dad who kept his garage as tidy and organized as the house, even going so far as to park the … Continue reading →

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In The Weeds, A Rant

Posted on October 13, 2015 by joey

The Introduction It’s the time of year when I add spring bulbs, plant the potted mums, and complain to myself about how much I didn’t get done this summer. I know Rome wasn’t built in a day, yadda yadda, but you’d think two … Continue reading →

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En Route — A Rant

Posted on September 19, 2015 by joey

If you looked at the texts between The Mister and me, you’d be bored to tears because it’s exactly what you’d expect. Boring married parent stuff, with loving, sexy bits and occasional rants. You’d find that almost every day, there’s a message from … Continue reading →

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Anarchy Is Not My Friend

Posted on July 30, 2015 by joey

I’ve slept a few hours. Like 11-ish to 2-ish. Ish. I’m not the kind of person who can spend an evening in a clusterfuck of epic proportion, come home, eat pizza and salad, throw back a few cocktails, and then sleep … Continue reading →

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Shady Ass School Supply Lists

Posted on July 21, 2015 by joey

The other day, the girls and I encountered the first of the back-to-school supply displays. Sassy said she wondered when she’d get her list. I said “Middle school is different, you won’t get a list. We’ll send you with the … Continue reading →

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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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