Monthly Archives: August 2008

The Good & The Bad

Posted on August 31, 2008 by Monkling

What’s really good about the Internet is it brings people together. What’s really bad about the Internet is it brings people together. Before this whole online stuff, I lived in my little world where the only people I knew were … Continue reading →

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In Search Of . . .

Posted on August 30, 2008 by Monkling

Lighthouses! Today Frank & I decided to go exploring. There is supposed to be a lighthouse off of the north shore of Long Island, just north of an area called Sands Point. This lighthouse is called Execution Rocks Lighthouse. I … Continue reading →

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Kick Ass

Posted on August 28, 2008 by Monkling

Or, as Virginia put it, tag – you’re it. You see, a couple of days ago, Nancie gave me this award: She also had some very cool things to say about me (except I almost missed completely that she was … Continue reading →

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Where Did I Put My Brain?

Posted on August 27, 2008 by Monkling

A few minutes ago, I went down into the basement to accomplish 3 tasks: stick some clothes in the washing machine, get a package of batteries and get a package of toilet paper. (Since I like the whole warehouse shopping … Continue reading →

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Saint Update

Posted on August 26, 2008 by Monkling

This morning St. Janet of ____ had the surgery & everything went okay. I haven’t spoken to her yet since she spent most of the day in recovery. I know I had other things to post about but I’m too … Continue reading →

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Saints & Signs

Posted on August 25, 2008 by Monkling

Many nights I sit here staring at the screen with no idea what I’m going to blog about. Other times, like tonight, I have way too many things to write about. I’m saving most for another time (including the award … Continue reading →

Posted in La Famiglia, Religion | 2 Comments

I Want A Batmobile

Posted on August 24, 2008 by Monkling

Do you remember watching Batman back in the…. I guess the 60s? Or 70s? Anyhow, the one where Robin says stuff like, “Holy macaroni, Batman!” And why did the bad guys always trap Batman & Robin with those weird contraptions … Continue reading →

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Moving Day ’08

Posted on August 23, 2008 by Monkling

It is migration time; that time of the year when all the college students load up boxes, bags & suitcases, cram them into their cars and drive off to school. I’m guessing the average family with college age kids probably … Continue reading →

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The Problem With Snooze

Posted on August 22, 2008 by Monkling

You know that button that’s on your alarm clock? The one RightNextTo the button that shuts off the alarm? Well I have a suggestion for the inventors of alarm clocks. You need to move those damn buttons further apart! Yeah, … Continue reading →

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Driving Out Back

Posted on August 21, 2008 by Monkling

Here it is, 11:30 p.m. & I hear the loud engine of the car that belongs to the kid next door. Now that’s nothing unusual. Actually it’s kind of early for him. Usually I hear his engine revving loudly, along … Continue reading →

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