Monthly Archives: August 2007

Overheard At The Supermarket

Posted on August 15, 2007 by Monkling

I finally got out to the Supermarket today. When I was by the cashier, she was carrying on a conversation with the cashier one aisle over. Apparently he was new. “What’s your name?” He says some 3 syllable Indian name … Continue reading →

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Revisiting Polygamy

Posted on August 15, 2007 by Monkling

It seems that Frank with his 14 wives isn’t the only polygamist in the family. Yesterday his sister was at the hospital with her husband. In the room, along with Mel were 2 other friends who are claiming to be … Continue reading →

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They’re Not After Me

Posted on August 14, 2007 by Monkling

In an effort to keep my gazillions of fans updated on every single strange event that goes on around here, I am back with a second post. About an hour ago, a fire engine, sirens blaring, went down my block … Continue reading →

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The Typical Craziness

Posted on August 14, 2007 by Monkling

AKA “Misinformation” or, more appropriately, “Non-Information.” Theresa’s roommate from last semester is visiting. She’s going off to a different college and the girls wanted to get a visit in before school starts. “Will you be eating dinner here?” I figured … Continue reading →

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Tic Tac Toe

Posted on August 13, 2007 by Monkling

Yep, we got 3 in a row. We hit the jackpot. Too bad it didn’t involve winning money. I’m not sure if this is popular further west than maybe PA but in NY and some of the surrounding states, we … Continue reading →

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Lazy Post Day

Posted on August 12, 2007 by Monkling

I like getting something up on here in the mornings and I was too busy and tired so I did a horribly lazy non-post this morning. I do love those vegetables, though. Peggy sent me an email with a bunch … Continue reading →

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Eat Your Veggies

Posted on August 12, 2007 by Monkling

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10 Feet of Separation

Posted on August 11, 2007 by Monkling

That title is a spin-off on 3 degrees of separation. This morning’s post is going to make those of you have more than 10 feet of space between you & the neighboring houses very grateful. You will want to run … Continue reading →

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Adventures in Nursing (Homes)

Posted on August 10, 2007 by Monkling

On our trek to the Bronx Tues. night, we learned that my mother in-law was being moved from the hospital to a nursing home for rehab. We drove directly to the nursing home. As we walked towards the front door, … Continue reading →

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This Evening’s Dilemma

Posted on August 9, 2007 by Monkling

To balance out the order of the universe, while in some matters I can apply logic and come up with a good, instinctive solution, in other matters I am totally lost. Usually the things I am clueless about involve stuff … Continue reading →

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