Monthly Archives: July 2008

Bert, No Ernie

Posted on July 31, 2008 by Monkling

I was driving to the doctor’s office, minding my own business, waiting at a red light when I looked in my rear view mirror. There was an old fashioned car behind me. One of those Model ___ something or others. … Continue reading →

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Things I Learned Yesterday

Posted on July 31, 2008 by Monkling

1. When an emergency fill-in dentist tells you she’s using temporary adhesive to fix a crown that popped out, ‘temporary’ does not mean it’s going to fall out again any second. As a matter of fact, your regular dentist will … Continue reading →

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Phone Home

Posted on July 30, 2008 by Monkling

Today was a big day. It was the day I had to speak to someone in Italian for the very first time; someone who does not speak any English. I was terrified. Right now Stephen is in Assisi taking language … Continue reading →

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Monkling The Gimp

Posted on July 29, 2008 by Monkling

On Sunday, completely out of the blue, my foot started hurting. Today I figured I could walk a little so I went out to the post office to mail Stephen the watch he forgot. That was enough to convince me … Continue reading →

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Why Adult Children Are Bad

Posted on July 28, 2008 by Monkling

And the answer is, “Because they know stuff.” There is no innocence left anymore. Matter of fact, I think I’m probably more innocent than they are. My tomato plants & cucumber plants have completely taken over my little garden. Today … Continue reading →

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Surfing USA

Posted on July 27, 2008 by Monkling

My nephew just turned 4 this past week. A party was planned for today, much like last year’s. It would involve water. There would be the water slide and once again I planned on being the only adult in there … Continue reading →

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Peace?

Posted on July 26, 2008 by Monkling

I am not terribly familiar with other Christian denominations & how their services are, so I’m not too sure how widespread the whole ‘sign of peace’ thing is. If there’s a lot of you out there who have no idea … Continue reading →

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The Headlight In The Trunk

Posted on July 25, 2008 by Monkling

Because he lived in 2 different places over the past 5 years, Stephen had stuff scattered about in the seminaries both in NY and D.C. When he came home, he came home with everything. There were plastic crates & boxes … Continue reading →

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Well That Sucked

Posted on July 24, 2008 by Monkling

Just how much did it suck taking Stephen to the airport? Well let’s put it this way. I have never, ever, in my entire adult life cried in public. Nor have I ever cried in front of my kids. Yeah, … Continue reading →

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The Prodigal Son

Posted on July 23, 2008 by Monkling

My cellphone charger has safely made it home from Australia. So has my son, who, by the way, had no clue he told us he was getting home on Tuesday when he was actually getting home on Wednesday. It seems … Continue reading →

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