Tag Archives: The Mister

Monday, but with Folly

Posted on September 23, 2014 by joey

I had such a day yesterday, Tracey compared me to enacting The Comedy of Errors and I couldn’t argue with the correlation. Dreams and tossing about made sure I slept poorly Sunday night. 6am did not care. I walked the dog, … Continue reading →

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In Other News

Posted on September 18, 2014 by joey

I recently became a grandmother. Sissy and the baby are both well, and for that I am extremely grateful. I am also delighted Sissy gave Sassy’s middle name to her son. He’s beautiful, and I’m not even biased, cause I’ll be … Continue reading →

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Text to Talk to Introverts

Posted on September 13, 2014 by joey

My mother taught me a long time ago, when people ask you questions that are none of their business, you reply by asking, “Why do you ask?” It redirects them to their own motives. You should know by now, there … Continue reading →

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Bookshelf Tag

Posted on September 11, 2014 by joey

I was tagged for this post by Fondly Elizabeth at Breaking the Cycle.  I call her Fondly Elizabeth because the comments she leaves me are these darling miniature letters which begin with Dear Jolene: and end with Fondly, Elizabeth. I’m … Continue reading →

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The Inevitability of Us

Posted on August 21, 2014 by joey

Today The Mister and I celebrate our fifteenth year of marriage. Fifteen glorious years of love and happiness…or somethin like that! The Mister and I have known one another for twenty-seven years, so sometimes it feels like we have been married … Continue reading →

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One-Liner Wednesday — On Housewifery

Posted on August 13, 2014 by joey

“Never ask her what she did all day, because she will tell you, and boy will you be sorry.” — The Mister’s response to a man who asked his advice   One-Liner Wednesdays are brought to you by LindaGHill  

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A Day in the Life of a Justified Person*

Posted on August 7, 2014 by joey

Not too long ago, my friend Meg posted the chronicles of her day as an unjustified stay-home mom, and I was so humored and inspired by it, I decided I would post one of my own days. But back to … Continue reading →

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It Was All a Dream…

Posted on August 3, 2014 by joey

Our mostly staycation was delightful, as one would suppose. I made some notes and took some pictures, in an attempt to record the magical events that transpired while The Mister and I were childless. Without further ado, I will share … Continue reading →

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What She Does

Posted on July 28, 2014 by joey

I’ve been neglecting my blog again. What can I say? What goes on between One-Liner Wednesdays? Well, LIFE. I was down for about a week, because my extraction site got infected. I’m fine now, and I would rather have an … Continue reading →

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A Theory, Perhaps…

Posted on July 8, 2014 by joey

I have this new theory. I ran it by the family on Friday and got a lot of feedback. I’m checkin it out publicly, so lemme know whatcha think. Men most want to touch women when being touched is the … Continue reading →

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