Monthly Archives: September 2008

A Zest For Lemons

Posted on September 30, 2008 by Monkling

Today I took a little trip to our warehouse superstore to buy some groceries. These were on my list. Guess what we’re gonna make! And now I know why limoncello isn’t cheap to buy. Do you know it’s not really … Continue reading →

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Off In All Directions

Posted on September 29, 2008 by Monkling

Let me ask you something. If a Church has a website, wouldn’t you expect to find the address of the Church somewhere on that website?? One of the things I do part time is I’m a webmaster. One of the … Continue reading →

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Great Apple Festival Report

Posted on September 28, 2008 by Monkling

It was great. The apple desserts were amazing. The non-apple desserts that the guest brought were also amazing & the amount of desserts for just 3 couples (couple #4 couldn’t make it) would have been enough for about 20 people. … Continue reading →

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Surf’s Up

Posted on September 26, 2008 by Monkling

Is it just me or does anyone else notice anything strange about this map: Let me point out that the yellow & very light pink is water. Also note that the distance from the southern shore of Long Island to … Continue reading →

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Dazed & Confused

Posted on September 25, 2008 by Monkling

Dazed by flares, confused by the reasoning behind the flares. Today I was driving merrily along, heading out to the store in search of a better bottle of wine for my apple sangria. (Apparently there is a reason they say … Continue reading →

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Lost (Not the TV Show)

Posted on September 24, 2008 by Monkling

Today I had to go for a mammogram. Don’t worry. I am not sharing any details of that. I had planned on just saying I went for a lab test but then I figured people would be wondering what sort … Continue reading →

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The Great Apple Festival

Posted on September 23, 2008 by Monkling

I have been getting ready for this Saturday’s Great Apple Festival. Do you think this is overkill: I am toying with the idea of making mini cheesecakes – caramel apple cheesecakes. I am also thinking of making apple rugelach. Since … Continue reading →

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When Life Gives You Lemons, Make Limoncello

Posted on September 20, 2008 by Monkling

I have no idea why but lately I was thinking I want to make some Limoncello. While this was on my mind, I was talking to a friend who I know has a recipe for the stuff so I asked … Continue reading →

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Balancing The Scales

Posted on September 19, 2008 by Monkling

Yesterday I got a great ego boost. (This was before talking to my son.) I had an appointment to get my hair cut. I walk in and the guy who does my hair, Tom, announces, “Today’s my birthday!” Maybe you … Continue reading →

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Candid Camera

Posted on September 18, 2008 by Monkling

Stephen has been in Rome for what? 49 weeks now? Fine. It’s only been 2 months but hey, that should have been plenty of time for him to install that webcam I gave him for my birthday… uh, I mean … Continue reading →

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