Monthly Archives: September 2007

Caps & Gowns

Posted on September 17, 2007 by Monkling

When we’d go to the hospital to visit Frank’s mom, we always saw these carts in the hallway. Most times, the sign on it was partially blocked and the first couple of days, we thought it said, “Personal Detective.” Okay, … Continue reading →

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Dinner Dance

Posted on September 16, 2007 by Monkling

Last night we were out partying. Normally this wouldn’t be the sort of thing I’d want to attend – a dinner dance sponsored by our parish to honor our director of music on her 25th anniversary with the parish. But… … Continue reading →

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The Tomato Thieves

Posted on September 15, 2007 by Monkling

Yesterday I found out I have a tomato thief to deal with. My sister also has a tomato thief. Hers, however, is quite different than mine. In her case, someone went into her backyard and plucked every single tomato off … Continue reading →

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A Trail of Breadcrumbs

Posted on September 14, 2007 by Monkling

Breadcrumbs are important, especially if you are Italian. You need them for meatballs. You need them for chicken or eggplant parmigiana. Running out of breadcrumbs is like running out of milk. So when I saw my supply was running low, … Continue reading →

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Name My GPS Contest

Posted on September 13, 2007 by Monkling

Last June we went out to CA for a week. We stayed with my uncle, got to see cousins and toured all around San Francisco and the general vicinity. Not wanting my uncle to act as our on-call chauffeur, we … Continue reading →

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Tree Huggers

Posted on September 12, 2007 by Monkling

In case there should be any doubt that this blog is officially back to the bizarre world of my twisted mind, this post should dispel the doubt. Last night, as we typically do, Frank & I walked the dog. As … Continue reading →

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Our 9/11

Posted on September 11, 2007 by Monkling

Six years ago, a little before 9 A.M. the phone rang. It was Frank & he sounded out of breath. “Find out what’s going on. We felt the building shake and there’s all this debris falling outside and smoke coming … Continue reading →

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I’m Baaaack!

Posted on September 10, 2007 by Monkling

Here is a burning question I just thought up as we were out walking the dog: How long do scents last? Like say I was to eat a whole bunch of garlic bread and then blow up a balloon. If … Continue reading →

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Bad, More Bad But Then Good

Posted on September 10, 2007 by Monkling

Yeah, I know. No funny stuff today or tomorrow. But don’t lose hope. The funny farm will be back shortly. For the few that read this blog as a way to peer into my boring life, I just figured I’d … Continue reading →

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Prelude To My 9/11 Post

Posted on September 10, 2007 by Monkling

Frank & I started dating in April 1982. Five months later, he started the job that he still has and began working in the old Banker’s Trust building (now referred to as the former Deutsche Bank building with the infamous … Continue reading →

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