Monthly Archives: October 2008

Halloween & The Overactive Mind

Posted on October 31, 2008 by Monkling

No good can come of it, I tell you. No good at all. It is not a good thing to love reading Dean Koontz, James Patterson, & Robin Cook. It is not good to watch shows like Bones, Criminal Minds, … Continue reading →

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Where’s My Parade?

Posted on October 31, 2008 by Monkling

Today I stalked the elementary school across the street. As I went about my day, I kept looking out the windows, peering over to the school. I was waiting for the parade. We’ve lived here for 23 years. Every year … Continue reading →

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Rules of the Road

Posted on October 30, 2008 by Monkling

Yesterday morning, as I was driving Theresa back & forth to a local public school (she has to observe a 1st grade class that has learning disabled kids in the same class as ‘normal’ kids) I learned a few thing … Continue reading →

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The Election

Posted on October 29, 2008 by Monkling

I know my blog is supposed to be funny & I think most of the times it is. Once in a while, though, you know I get off the humor track. Normally I don’t like to post serious stuff. I … Continue reading →

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What Would The Neighbors Think?

Posted on October 28, 2008 by Monkling

If the police show up at my house today, it will be because my neighbors overheard me talking to Frank last night: “I put the dead guy in the refrigerator.” This is the dead guy I was talking about: I’m … Continue reading →

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Trains vs Subways

Posted on October 27, 2008 by Monkling

Recently I was trying to explain to a non-New Yorker the difference between the subway & the LIRR. Her thoughts were a train is a train & they’re all the same. Ah, the poor misinformed woman! Let me point out … Continue reading →

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October Menu

Posted on October 25, 2008 by Monkling

Tonight we are having: Liebfraumilch wine Sauerbraten Potato Pancakes Spaetzle Apple Strudel What nationality are we pretending to be and what holiday are we celebrating? I believe in celebrating anything that sounds like fun and involves good food and drink. … Continue reading →

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Lucy, I’m Home!

Posted on October 23, 2008 by Monkling

I’m betting Ricky never heard Lucy greet him this way when he came home from work. This is what Frank heard last night: “Hi, Honey! Guess what – I started a fire in the kitchen and I did it on … Continue reading →

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Energy Independence

Posted on October 21, 2008 by Monkling

Yes, you read it here first. I have come up with the solution to deliver us from our reliance on oil and electricity. It’s the perfect plan. Obviously if we can keep the thermostat lower in the winter and raise … Continue reading →

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Alfred Hitchcock

Posted on October 19, 2008 by Monkling

It’s that time. The time for horror movies. The time for the girl on crutches to attempt to go through a corn maze and get yelled at by her over protective friend for trying it. (“I’ll be fine. I practiced … Continue reading →

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