Monthly Archives: December 2007

Meatloaf

Posted on December 29, 2007 by Monkling

Tonight I went with Theresa to the mall because she wanted/needed to buy a coat. Since Frank is off visiting his mom, we took her car and she drove. Now we have this rule – whoever is driving is in … Continue reading →

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The New Decor

Posted on December 28, 2007 by Monkling

I’ve had to do a bit of redecorating since my sister in-law and nephew came here on Wednesday. This is what my stove now looks like: When Steve went to cook himself a grilled cheese sandwich, he was a bit … Continue reading →

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Quiet Time

Posted on December 26, 2007 by Monkling

That sounds like nap time from kindergarten. Anyhow, things are likely to be quiet here in Monkling Blogland for the next few days. We have the wake today, the funeral Mass tomorrow and then my brother’s wife & son will … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas

Posted on December 25, 2007 by Monkling

I don’t know about you guys but I can’t wait for this blog to get back to the business of being funny. Although, I do think those gingerbread cookies were pretty funny. How did I get to be bigger than … Continue reading →

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Breaking Away

Posted on December 24, 2007 by Monkling

From tradition, that is. Normally we go to midnight Mass on Christmas. We’ve been doing that ever since the kids were old enough to stay awake that late. Tonight we’re going to the 8:30 p.m. Mass instead because Stephen is … Continue reading →

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Cookies

Posted on December 23, 2007 by Monkling

My children decided that there must be Christmas cookies in the house so they spent yesterday evening baking. We now have little Christmas trees and gingerbread men. Theresa is currently decorating the gingerbread men. Usually I don’t bother with that … Continue reading →

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And It Continues

Posted on December 22, 2007 by Monkling

So much for all those funny Christmas blog entries I had planned on before I got the news about my brother. Then, this morning while I was out with my father & his wife ordering flowers, we got a call … Continue reading →

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My Christmas Ornament

Posted on December 21, 2007 by Monkling

In the spirit of Christmas, I have my own personal decoration. You see, I don’t have enough going on so I decided to go do something weird with my lip. I have no clue what it is but when I … Continue reading →

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Slap Happy

Posted on December 20, 2007 by Monkling

Yes, that’s me – slap happy. Therefore, I am going to amuse myself here by posting something that is probably disrespectful and possibly blasphemous to some people. It’s either sit here & do this or go do laundry or sweep … Continue reading →

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Today

Posted on December 19, 2007 by Monkling

Okay, this is going to be really short because I am wiped out. I just found out this morning that my brother died. I have 2 brothers – Mike & Paul. Mike lived in FL with his wife & 2 … Continue reading →

Posted in La Famiglia | 26 Comments