Monthly Archives: October 2008

Dinner Bells

Posted on October 17, 2008 by Monkling

Last night was the Al Smith dinner in NYC, a charity dinner to raise money for the poor. McCain & Obama both spoke at it. If you missed them, you have to see their speeches. They were hilarious: McCain Obama

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Eau de Vieille Femme

Posted on October 16, 2008 by Monkling

Pardon my French. I think that means Eau of Old Lady. Apparently that is how I smell. Personally I disagree but you can’t argue with a 20 year old. Last week when Theresa was lying on my couch, recovering from … Continue reading →

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Traffic Nightmare

Posted on October 14, 2008 by Monkling

That is what we have avoided. Today was Theresa’s post-op doctor visit. While there, we were arranging for physical therapy. At first they were looking to get her in tomorrow but then couldn’t work it out so she goes Thursday. … Continue reading →

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Nursing Home Roommates

Posted on October 12, 2008 by Monkling

My mother in-law’s roommate can be entertaining at times. I’ve never really dealt with someone first hand who suffered from dementia so I never realized before that it can sort of come and go. Olga (the roommate) also has what … Continue reading →

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Tales From The Couch

Posted on October 10, 2008 by Monkling

I guess that’s better than “Tales from the Crypt,” eh? We’ve had a few guests visiting over the past couple of days. Thankfully! Because apparently I’m real boring. Last night 2 of Theresa’s best friends are over along with another … Continue reading →

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Table For Two?

Posted on October 8, 2008 by Monkling

Back in the day, I recall doctors talking to people face to face following surgery. Okay, I admit I haven’t waited around for people getting surgery all that often. Matter of fact, the only time I ever did was when … Continue reading →

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Foot Photos

Posted on October 6, 2008 by Monkling

Well there’s a nice little photo of them drawing on my princess’ ankle before surgery and another photo of her foot all wrapped up so it’s about as big as a watermelon. However, my phone apparently got into an argument … Continue reading →

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Invalid Preparations

Posted on October 5, 2008 by Monkling

Today some preparations were required so that we’d be ready to deal with our little invalid tomorrow. Darling daughter thinks she can get up the stairs while on crutches. Uh, I don’t think so. Not with her history of clumsiness. … Continue reading →

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Homecoming

Posted on October 4, 2008 by Monkling

Today I went to my first homecoming. Yep, here I am, a month away from 51 and I never attended a homecoming before. Growing up in Brooklyn, I never even heard of it. I went to FDR high school. It … Continue reading →

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So Many Questions

Posted on October 3, 2008 by Monkling

So few answers. Having a child who is having surgery is completely new to me, even if the child technically isn’t a child. At this point we’re praying that a) the surgery will fix the ankle and b) that her … Continue reading →

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