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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9 Years!

9 Years!

9 years. My car had been broken down in the HS lot for days, and I was finally calling a tow truck. The cute football guy pulled up in his old white Chevy to check on me. And my life changed forever. Mr. Husband, I'm glad we got married, but more importantly?  I'm glad we're friends. [eight...

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High Five Friday

High Five Friday

High five for Friday!  There's a first time for everything, and today it's my first time linking up with Lauren From My Grey Desk    1) Random texts from the husband always brighten my day.  Do you know Old Greg?  Oh, college days. 2) If I've said it once, I've said it a...

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Oh, so you’re just…

First things first...don'tcha just love the new design?  I owe it all to the sweet, lovely & talented Ms. Carley.   On to business... "Oh, so you're just a nanny?" Can we talk about this?  Please?  Yes.  I have a college degree.  In writing, actually.  Well,...

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The Secret Life of Cee Cee Wilkes: review!

The Secret Life of Cee Cee Wilkes: review!

I spent the weekend resting and reading. And reading. And reading. I am the slowest reader on the planet.  And a book of 500 + pages usually takes me about 2 weeks to read. I read The Secret Life of Cee Cee Wilkes by Diane Chamberlain in 3 days. Oh. My. Gosh. via This book was so...

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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.