Monthly Archives: February 2012

Sadie Hawkins Day

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Monkling

Who would have thought it – 2 holidays in a row! Today, Leap Year day is also Sadie Hawkins Day. On this day a woman can ask a man out. Hopefully only the single women will do that. It also … Continue reading →

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National Pancake Day

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Monkling

Apparently today is National Pancake Day. In honor of this, IHOP is giving away pancakes. I don’t know this for a fact, but that’s what I hear. If only I had known about the Pancake Holiday before 3:30 p.m. Oh, … Continue reading →

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MOS Questions

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Monkling

At an ordination party a few years back, one of my parish priests told me I’m going to be a MOP. I looked at him with a puzzled expression. He clarified. MOP – Mother of a priest. Since that’s a … Continue reading →

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All Over The Map

Posted on February 26, 2012 by Monkling

No, I haven’t traveled all over the map. Not yet, anyway. Not even close. My mind, on the other hand, seems to be jumping all over the map. It’s like this: usually there is some sort of trip planned for … Continue reading →

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Indecent Proposals

Posted on February 25, 2012 by Monkling

Tonight I was telling my son that his sister and her boyfriend had picked out a ring. His reply was, “Did I miss something?” I didn’t understand what he meant. “Did he propose?” I told him no. He then asked … Continue reading →

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The Pointless Post

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Monkling

Shall I post something just for the sake of keeping my record of not missing a single blog post since January first? I say yes! Don’t break the streak. Post utter nonsense if necessary but whatever happens, do not ruin … Continue reading →

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Triggers

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Monkling

While I do like shooting, I am not talking about guns today. Sorry to disappoint you. This morning Frank & I stopped for a late breakfast at one of my favorite places: Cracker Barrel. In spite of not pronouncing it … Continue reading →

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Don’t Think About Rocks

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Monkling

Whatever you do, get the thought of rocks right out of your mind. Don’t think about rocks, rock formations, walls made of stone, don’t even ponder about bricks. In all likelihood, the minute you read that, your mind is going … Continue reading →

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Meatless in Seattle

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Monkling

Fine, so I’m not in Seattle but it just sounds way better than “Meatless in New York.” See – what kind of a title would that have been?? Tomorrow is Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent. During Lent, Catholics aged … Continue reading →

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The Bridge

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Monkling

It never gets old. Okay, old, maybe if we’re talking age but I mean the view.

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