Monthly Archives: April 2009

My World Of Whys

Posted on April 24, 2009 by Monkling

Why did the milk truck I saw this morning say “real” on the side? Is there fake milk? Why did every single one of my preset car radio buttons have stations that were not playing music? Do all DJs decide … Continue reading →

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Gardening 102

Posted on April 21, 2009 by Monkling

We’re back with yet another handy little gardening tip. If you do manage to get all those little baby plants in those tiny little paper cups all safely planted into the ground, there is an additional precaution you must take … Continue reading →

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Gardening 101

Posted on April 17, 2009 by Monkling

Here’s a little tip for all you beginning gardeners out there. If you can’t find your 3″ peat moss pots to start your seedlings in, it may not be a good idea to substitute with 3 oz. paper cups. If … Continue reading →

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Britain’s Got Talent

Posted on April 14, 2009 by Monkling

I had forgotten that American Idol originated in England. No doubt because I don’t even watch the show. When we saw Carrie Underwood in Nashville, Louie & I had no idea that’s where she was from. Anyhow, I found a … Continue reading →

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Happy Easter!

Posted on April 12, 2009 by Monkling

As we usually do, we attended the Easter Vigil tonight. In some ways, this Easter Vigil was special. Our parish built a new Church and it was the first Easter Vigil in the new Church. We also have a newly … Continue reading →

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Shake, Rattle & Roll

Posted on April 8, 2009 by Monkling

First, let me say (in case anyone wanders in here who doesn’t know me and thinks I am completely insane) that I am not in any way diminishing the seriousness of the earthquake in L’Aquila, Italy. It was a horrible … Continue reading →

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Hostage Negotiation

Posted on April 3, 2009 by Monkling

Today I have become a hostage negotiator. The hostage? Well I can’t show you that but let me show you his twin who, thankfully, is still here and unharmed: WiiOne’s brother, WiiTwo, was kidnapped and is now being held for … Continue reading →

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Sorority Life

Posted on April 1, 2009 by Monkling

I am not, nor have I ever been in one. I am, however, learning quite a lot about… well not sororities but about college aged girls. Yep, quite a lot. For instance, tonight I learned: 1. 40 or so girls … Continue reading →

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