Tag Archives: The Mister

SoCS — Not Now

Posted on July 9, 2016 by joey

“Not now.” “Can’t. Makin gravy.” “Can’t. Typin.” “Can’t. Foldin laundry.” “Can’t. Paint all over me.” “Can’t. Gotta pee.” “Not now.” Things I say to my children while they follow me around for hugs. Despite what my family says about me … Continue reading →

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Whatter Company

Posted on July 5, 2016 by joey

Back in 2013, when we bought our house, I called and set up our utilities. The water company was not whatever it was I paid in Indy before we left, because our city within the city has its own. Whole new bill … Continue reading →

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SoCS — But is it Long Enough?

Posted on July 2, 2016 by joey

This is a long weekend for many of us. Really, it’s a long weekend for people who work in places that aren’t open on Fourth of July, notably businesses that depend significantly on mail and/or banks. I hadn’t thought about the … Continue reading →

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Door Whore Woes

Posted on July 1, 2016 by joey

Do y’all #thursdaydoors fans ever feel like you’re part of an obscure little cult? There are books, posters, magazines, blogs, Pinterest boards, and Instagram hashtags — all dedicated to the appreciation of doors… …but people don’t get it. Every Thursday, I upload my #thursdaydoors … Continue reading →

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When in doubt…

Posted on June 21, 2016 by joey

We had storms of the best sort last night. First the sky fell out for about an hour. Then it slowed some and that gave us a moment to stand on the porch and breathe in the smell. Ooh the smell. … Continue reading →

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#ThursdayDoors — The Big Blue House

Posted on June 16, 2016 by joey

I’ve mentioned The Big Blue House a few times, because it’s a house associated with gobs of pleasant memories for me. Even more for The Mister and Drew, since before they lived there, their grandparents lived there. Over the last decade, … Continue reading →

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She’ll Be Bastin Big Fat Turkey When She Comes

Posted on June 14, 2016 by joey

You’re probably reading this while my parents are here. I said they could come over at a reasonable hour, like 9am. I don’t think they classify 9am as morning, but I do. *yawns* I’ve been clever, and prepared 98% of … Continue reading →

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Join Us for Shushis

Posted on June 10, 2016 by joey

I’ve encapsulated our linner chat for you.   “My bowl is special.” “I see that. Your bowl is orange just for you. My bowl is blue and white for me.” “Their bowls are blue too.” “Mine is prettier.”   “Moo, … Continue reading →

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#ThursdayDoors — Union Station

Posted on June 9, 2016 by joey

You know, there are a lot of things I take for granted here in the city. Kinda sad, huh? Like I am all about how we have the world’s largest children’s museum, and I’m always pointing out to people that … Continue reading →

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Share Your World #23

Posted on June 6, 2016 by joey

What was one of your first moneymaking jobs (other than babysitting or newspaper delivery)? You know those places in the mall with the giant decorated cookies? There. But my boss was a lech so I quit after about 6 months. … Continue reading →

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