Tag Archives: The Mister

The Wrath of the Negative

Posted on July 24, 2013 by joey

It’s often said that you can tell who your real friends are when you’re down. I’ll agree to that, to a certain extent, but there are other truths in there as well. Like, misery loves company, everyone loves a sad … Continue reading →

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Drew Days Approach

Posted on July 16, 2013 by joey

Gonna take another trip. Off to see Drew and our nephews. *smiles* I haven’t stayed at Drew’s house since Moo was still in diapers. We usually see her here, at the Palace of Rules, or I have her to my … Continue reading →

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How to Drive Me Crazy

Posted on July 15, 2013 by joey

I am not directionally challenged. Okay, maybe sometimes, if there are too many doors in a bathroom, I have trouble reconciling which door was my entrance. And maybe I back out of our driveway and hit the television that was … Continue reading →

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What I Did Last Night

Posted on July 13, 2013 by joey

Yesterday was a tremendously emotional day. Roller coaster. Because, bidding on house: There is a small child in me that pulls all the toys into her lap, where she clutches them, saying, “Maybe I don’t want your stupid house! Stop tryin … Continue reading →

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You Probably Missed Me

Posted on July 5, 2013 by joey

Y’all prolly thought I went to Chicago and never came back. I admit that would’ve been ideal, and we did stay until late Monday, but I’ve been negligent in posting since. It was a phenomenal visit. It always is. Worth … Continue reading →

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Ye Olde Family Reunion

Posted on June 23, 2013 by joey

              The Mister’s clan has three family reunions a year.  Since we were in Georgia for seven years, we weren’t obligated to attend the last twenty-one reunions, about which we felt, generally fiiine. Because … Continue reading →

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Random Monday Sure was Dandy

Posted on June 11, 2013 by joey

Confession: I am so happy not to be in Georgia to be “home,” that every day, when I go outside, I’m overcome with beauty and gratitude. I often find myself humming to the tune of my earworm, “This is the … Continue reading →

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Omagosh! Is that a Purple Paisley Shirt?

Posted on June 9, 2013 by joey

One of the great things about being back in the city? Great Big Goodwill Stores! Like most people, I started shopping at Goodwill long before Macklemore told us it was fucking awesome.                 … Continue reading →

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Feminism is All About Who’s Makin the Sandwiches, Right?

Posted on May 30, 2013 by joey

              As I said here, my marriage is sexist. I don’t know why it’s sexist. I don’t think we’re sexist. Perhaps it’s better labeled ‘traditional.’ Only, I don’t think we’re terribly traditional. By popular opinion, … Continue reading →

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Let the Mama Sleep

Posted on May 12, 2013 by joey

While I could write a post entirely devoted to how tired, overwrought, and premenstrual I am, I’ve decided, instead, to write about Mother’s Day. I know it’s trendy, but I am a mother, and I couldn’t possibly let y’all forget … Continue reading →

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