Monthly Archives: September 2008

Soda & Soup

Posted on September 17, 2008 by Monkling

Today was supposed to be my brother, Mike’s 48th birthday. What’s funny is if he were alive, I wouldn’t have given his birthday much thought. People in my family are lucky if they get birthday cards from me. I usually … Continue reading →

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Send In The Clones

Posted on September 16, 2008 by Monkling

This past Sunday, at the 9:30 a.m. Mass, they had the Catechists Commissioning. A catechist is someone who teaches religious education. My daughter is one. She teaches 2nd grade, which is a big year – First Communion for the kids. … Continue reading →

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The Mailbag

Posted on September 15, 2008 by Monkling

This afternoon, I went to get the mail. Nothing exciting. Some catalogs, some bills and mostly junk. Then there was the magazine put out by Theological College in Washington, D.C. where Steve lived for the past 3 years. I put … Continue reading →

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Live From NY

Posted on September 14, 2008 by Monkling

Well I am live. And I am in NY, aren’t I? I stole this from Nancie:

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Driving Miss Monkling

Posted on September 13, 2008 by Monkling

I am so grateful I married a man with so much patience. Either that or he’s grateful he married a woman who keeps him entertained while he drives. I’m not quite sure which is the actual situation. I’ll tell ya, … Continue reading →

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Church Ladies

Posted on September 12, 2008 by Monkling

Tonight we had a long overdue “girls’ night out.” Since our group consisted of women from church, we referred to ourselves as the “Church Ladies.” I thought the whole Church Lady thing sounded familiar and one of the woman said … Continue reading →

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No Tribute in Light

Posted on September 11, 2008 by Monkling

It’s not for lack of trying, though. In 2002, the first year following the attack, we were able to see the blue pillars of light from here, all the way in Queens. Today I was hoping to get a photo … Continue reading →

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Numb3rs

Posted on September 10, 2008 by Monkling

I know I’ve said this before. I’m just not good with numbers. At the mere mention of them, my eyes glaze over and my brain freezes up. I am also a freak in this household. Frank majored in math before … Continue reading →

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Time Travel

Posted on September 9, 2008 by Monkling

It seems that one of my friends is capable of time travel. Really. I never knew this about her. Now I have pictures in my head of her in her basement, wearing a white lab coat. She may even be … Continue reading →

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DC Bomb Threats

Posted on September 9, 2008 by Monkling

On September 5th, 4 days ago, there were 2 bomb threats in Washington, D.C. One was in Columbia Heights & the other was at the Basilica of the National Shrine which is adjacent to Catholic University. What I’m wondering is … Continue reading →

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