Tag Archives: The Mister

Popcorn and Kisses

Posted on June 3, 2015 by joey

The Mister said we should have date night, and I said yes we should, and so I called his parents, because they’re HIS parents, and set it up. It did occur to me to take the children to my in-laws at o’dark-thirty, but it … Continue reading →

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Contrary to My Desires

Posted on May 30, 2015 by joey

I thought I’d tell you the bad news first, so the good news seems even better after. That’s how I do, so let’s plunge in, shall we? I’ve been puny this week. I got one of my infamous cold sores … Continue reading →

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Nonsense

Posted on May 29, 2015 by joey

My mother had this way of speaking with me at home: “Guess what I drew today?” “I don’t know, what did you drawded?” If that hurts your ears, stop here. We went heels after our toes and we minded our … Continue reading →

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Enrichment Excursion

Posted on May 25, 2015 by joey

We’re not cookin out today. There’s talk of chicken. Although Moo’s hung up on eating at the place of the best homophobic chicken sammiches, I’m leanin toward fried, or maybe tinga (thanks, Sherry.) I’m makin a simple strawberry dessert. Do … Continue reading →

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Hoodie Weather in May? Yay!

Posted on May 20, 2015 by joey

We had a predicted high of 67F/20C yesterday, although I don’t know how warm it actually got. In the afternoon, I opened all the windows and ran errands. Sometime before six o’clock my family members picked up quilts and gingerly asked … Continue reading →

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They’re YOUR Parents!

Posted on May 19, 2015 by joey

I’ve been close with my in-laws since I was 13. I’ve called them Mom and Dad since maybe 14 or 15. They’re those kinds of people. Many people think of them as second parents or at the least, as people you … Continue reading →

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Pressed to Find Gratitude

Posted on May 18, 2015 by joey

Years ago, I read several books by Thich Nhat Hanh because the first one was so helpful that I couldn’t resist reading more of them. Soon after, my life was taken over by baby books and then babies. I think … 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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Casey Cat

Posted on May 12, 2015 by joey

Over the years, I’ve attempted to take in or care for cats when other people couldn’t. I counted the other day, and I’ve tried to take in nine. It doesn’t always work out. There’s always some self-righteous judgmental person who … Continue reading →

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For the Love of Caps, Fleurs, Pets, and Toes

Posted on May 11, 2015 by joey

I think Mother’s Day is as overrated as any other holiday. I may write about it sometime, only, probably not. I’m generally on my throne, waving my scepter around, demanding things, so it’s no big deal to me. Just lemme … Continue reading →

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