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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Do it anyway

Do it anyway

I joined a gym to start doing yoga. Last week, on my birthday actually. I'm not really sure where the desire came from--but it hung around long enough that I decided to take action. I'll be honest and say embarrassment is what was holding me back. I remember feeling...

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The one where I scream bloody murder.  Twice.

The one where I scream bloody murder. Twice.

When I woke up last Thursday and saw that we still had power I hopped out of bed, did a little jig, and ran into the kitchen to whip up a snow day breakfast feast. And then I saw this. I don't do critters. I don't do creepy crawlies. And the above stance of both dog and cat alerts me to the fact...

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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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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

For the deep feeler, the over-thinker & the one who’s trying to figure out where they fit.

I write for the ones who feel like they’re too much and not enough all at the same time. For the ones navigating big questions about identity, self-worth, relationships, and those in-between life moments no one really prepares you for.

My stories offer a mix of comfort and catharsis—like a late-night journal entry or a favorite nostalgic playlist. If you love Taylor Swift lyrics, soft heartbreak, and hopeful endings, you just might find a piece of yourself in these pages.