Tag Archives: The Mister

H is for Harebrained

Posted on April 9, 2014 by joey

I saw an ad for free plants this morning, so I hurried, groomed and Googled, even leaving with my hair wet. I was so excited for free plants! Particularly since one of them was 7-8 feet tall, and I have … Continue reading →

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F is for Found

Posted on April 7, 2014 by joey

(UPDATE: HUNTER HAS BEEN PICKED UP BY HIS FAMILY! YAY EVERYONE!) I was alerted to this guy yesterday, when my dog began barking madly. Usually it’s the mail carrier or the fluffy black cat, (Sadie hates that fluffy black cat!) … Continue reading →

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Sew Bitchy

Posted on March 31, 2014 by joey

I hope you’ve enjoyed the week of Five Drunken Stories. It’s time to move on. Sewing Machine Drama I bought a refurbished sewing machine last week. Yesterday, I took it out, fiddled with it, and in the end, decided that instead … Continue reading →

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User Error Much?

Posted on March 23, 2014 by joey

As is typical, I’ve got a few irns in the far. Oh, you don’t understand? Years ago, The Mister was like, “Can you not just pick a thing?” No, I cannot pick a thing. I like reading and writing and … Continue reading →

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Painted Into a Corner

Posted on March 2, 2014 by joey

Well, dammit, I’ve just been busy. And The Mister’s been hoggin my laptop because he values his education or someshit. Anyway, I patched and painted quite a bit. Spackle, sand, paint. Here and there, all over the house. I finally … Continue reading →

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Turnabout is Bitchcraft

Posted on February 23, 2014 by joey

Pursuant to my conversation with The Mister yesterday during the water crisis… He phoned me to vent about work today. I let him vent. I said all the wonderful things people say when life is unjust. You must understand, he … Continue reading →

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Aitch-Two-Oh-No!

Posted on February 22, 2014 by joey

I had a few ideas about what I wanted to do with my day. I thought I could write, paint, quilt, or bake. Maybe I could do two but not more than that. Oh, I should tell you my days, … Continue reading →

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We Do It Like Bunnies

Posted on February 11, 2014 by joey

For the better part of our marriage, our mornings have been spent in silence. Now and then, morning starts with screaming and cursing before coffee. But, sometimes, after alarms, before first light, The Mister and I, with languid bodies and … Continue reading →

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It’s Snow, Not Magic Glue

Posted on February 5, 2014 by joey

We’re getting arctic winds from western Canada. I like winter, but I am no Canadian. Brr! Western Canada can keep its wind! I drove out into the snowstorm last night. Fetched groceries. Drove home in it, too. Thought I might … Continue reading →

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I Have No Fortune

Posted on January 28, 2014 by joey

The Mister cooked tonight. He brought home Foon Ying. Foon Ying means “Welcome” in Cantonese, but it also means I didn’t hafta cook, and that’s the important part. We have an after-dinner ritual wherein we count to three and crack … Continue reading →

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