Tag Archives: Tori

But… Butter…

Posted on May 26, 2017 by joey

When my friend Tori moved to Indianapolis, she came from San Francisco. I know y’all think San Francisco must be HUGE compared to Indianapolis, but um, no. In terms of largest US cities, San Francisco is ranked 13 and Indy is … Continue reading →

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SoCS — Best Joke Ever

Posted on August 20, 2016 by joey

Joke is what you get when you smoosh our names together. Joey and Jake smoosh into Joke. Tomorrow is our 17th wedding anniversary. Isn’t that surreal? Come January, we will have known one another for 30 years. Why, it seems like … Continue reading →

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Just Jotting Share Your World #4

Posted on January 25, 2016 by joey

What one thing are you really glad you did yesterday? I’m really glad I called my mother. It’s hard for us to schedule time to talk. I always think of calling her when she’s already gone to bed. Are you … Continue reading →

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Just Jotting Share Your World 2016 #2

Posted on January 12, 2016 by joey

1. Do you believe in extraterrestrials or life on other planets? Yes, of course. You almost kinda have to, don’tcha? It seems unlikely that we’d be the only planet with intelligent, sentient beings. Maybe they’re just like us, maybe they’re lil green men, maybe they’re … Continue reading →

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Much man. Very taco.

Posted on September 26, 2015 by joey

I was reading about Dan’s youthful chicken-eatin days, and it reminded me of the time I invited a giant to come eat all of our tacos. I hesitate to say I was once in love with the giant, but I certainly … Continue reading →

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The Taste of Home

Posted on September 21, 2015 by joey

Yesterday, I made this tortellini soup. The daughter of my old friend, Tori, no longer with us, asked me for the recipe. Y’all know I don’t really do recipes, but I sent her directions. The power of a good soup … Continue reading →

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Finding the Painting

Posted on February 10, 2015 by joey

As I wrote in my Happiness post the other day, joy came to me when I found the painting. Vague, huh? Because it has a story. I’m sure it has a much longer, more interesting story before my section of its story … Continue reading →

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From There to Pears

Posted on February 15, 2014 by joey

Long ago, I rented a townhouse close to the happening area of the city. This year of my life is what I refer to as “The Good Ol’ Days.” High school years were not the best years of my life. I … Continue reading →

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My Oenophobia Had a Color

Posted on November 6, 2013 by joey

The Back Story: After being pregnant and nursing for several years, I lost my ability to think, I mean, drink. I had previously had a Sunday-Dinner-Sometimes-Thursday Night relationship with Oliver Soft Red Wine. It’s local and inexpensive, and had been my … Continue reading →

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