A lifestyle blog.

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Hi, I´m Joey

It’s my hope that this website, which I founded in 2009, will become a regular source of inspiration, encouragement and comfort for you. We’re old friends here, and I’ve got stories to tell (and things to share). So grab a cuppa (or a glass) and stay a while.

While blogging is how I started my out-loud writing career, my debut novel, Yeah, maybe was released in 2014 and became an amazon bestseller. See more novels from me under “books.” 

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Where I’ve Been

Where I’ve Been

So you might have noticed I disappeared there for a minute. A month, actually. I'm sorry I didn't say anything, but it was 100% intentional. You see, at the start of March I was on the fast track to a breakdown. I was so busy trying to be everything to everyone--a...

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Simple but Pretty

Simple but Pretty

 This one is totally and completely inspired (okay, pretty much copied except I used different colors) from one of my favorite nail art instagrammers: thehousewifesnails.  You should totally follow her if you're into that sort of thing. POLISHES USED: Essie: It's Genuis Revlon: Fall Mood...

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How does that even happen?

How does that even happen?

In honor of our snow day- I thought I'd share with you a story from our LAST snow day-- which was about 3 weeks ago. In good old husband fashion--he was getting stir crazy.  He just can't handle laying around the house.  At all.  He always has to be doing something.  So despite...

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The One With The Big Mistake

The One With The Big Mistake

I made a mistake on Monday night. A big mistake. My evenings usually consist of catching up with Myra.  She's just waking up for the day--and I'm winding down.  We have a brief window to exchange as much information as possible.  Monday was no exception. I was waiting on the husband...

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Disconnecting.

Remember when I admitted in the things that make me crazy how much I suck at sleeping?   Well, I do. And I also really suck at forcing myself to relax. I'm a high strung person.  I admit it. It also doesn't help that I can always find something that needs to get done around the house....

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HI, I'M JOEY

 Mama, indie author, wife, believer and friend.

My only hope is that while you’re here, you feel a sense of belonging, comfort and empowerment. Because life is too short to live it worried you’re not good enough.

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YOU SHOULD READ MY BOOKS

If you’re into the kind of books that suck you in, make you fall in love with the characters and root for the underdog, then you’ll probably love these stories.