Monthly Archives: January 2012

Liar Liar Pants on Fire

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Monkling

I don’t understand the whole concept of lying. Sure, I get it when you’re a kid and you’re looking to avoid getting into trouble. ”Mamma, it wasn’t me who ate those cookies. I think the dog ate them.” (Although in … Continue reading →

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Greatest Invention Ever

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Monkling

I would like to introduce a new acronym – P.A.T.T. which stands for People Against Tipsy Typing. It doesn’t always take an excess of alcohol to release those inhibitions. Sometimes a glass or two of wine with dinner is all … Continue reading →

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Playing Games

Posted on January 29, 2012 by Monkling

I like playing games. I’m not very good at most but I like playing, nonetheless. Don’t listen to my family. They will tell you lies. They will say I always win. Personally, I think it’s just a huge lucky streak … Continue reading →

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Crock of Ages

Posted on January 28, 2012 by Monkling

There is no tolerance for middle aged women who forget stuff in this house. Last night I asked my son a question. I’m not sure what the question was because I’ve forgotten it, thus the issue. His reply was, “Do … Continue reading →

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Neither Rain Nor Hail…

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Monkling

Nor sleet or snow will keep a mailman from his appointed rounds. And I don’t want to hear anyone yelling how I’m sexist because I said mailman. My mail carrier is a man. Years ago I used to have a … Continue reading →

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Turn Off The Dark

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Monkling

One of my Christmas gifts was a pair of tickets to see the Spiderman show on Broadway. I guess this is going to turn into a review. I’m a big fan of superheroes. There’s just something about those muscular bodies … Continue reading →

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Insomnia, How Do I Hate Thee

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Monkling

How do I hate insomnia? Let me count the ways. I hate thee to the depth and breadth and height My slumber refuses to reach, when sleep seems out of sight. For the end of being awake is my ideal … Continue reading →

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Shocking Research

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Monkling

Research proves that you can taser your friend and if your friend thinks you’re doing it with his best intentions in mind, it won’t hurt. Really. It says it right here. Fine, maybe I exaggerated just a tiny bit. In … Continue reading →

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Happy Lunar New Year

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Monkling

Today is the Chinese New Year. According to my extensive research in this matter, it has something to do with the moon. I’m sure the word ‘lunar’ didn’t give that away. I believe it’s tied in to the new moon. … Continue reading →

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Storm Of The Century

Posted on January 22, 2012 by Monkling

That’s what we did not get yesterday. All in all, I’d say we got maybe a couple of inches of snow followed by sleet followed by below freezing temperatures. Now you’d think that because this happened on a Saturday, most … Continue reading →

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