Author Archives: 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 →

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

Subtitle: Two Wrongs Don’t Make a Right I recently became reacquainted with those truths. It all began with that dreadful, addictive online game. In spite of vowing to quit, I found myself playing yet again. It was fun. I met … Continue reading →

Blabbermouth – a most inappropriate description for me. I am, after all, an introvert. Most people who know me would probably put me in a category that would be completely opposite to someone who talks a lot. Apparently my son … Continue reading →

First there was the movie with Bruce Willis. Then there are a few songs with that title. I’m not talking about either of them. I’m talking about dishes. Ever since the kids were little, I’ve owned those Corelle dishes. They’re … Continue reading →

Anyone who has bothered to read the About Me page or who has followed the blog for any length of time knows that I often ramble on about whatever happens to be in my head. Sometimes it leads down a … Continue reading →

What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you hear “Westminster?” I’m going to venture a guess and say Westminster Abbey in the U.K. Unless you are a dog lover, in which case, you’re thinking “Dog Show.” (Why do … Continue reading →

Tomorrow is Valentine’s Day. In this house, we are doing without the flowers. I’m sorry but I cannot abide the idea of spending double the price for flowers just because it’s Valentine’s Day. I’ll wait a day or two, thank … Continue reading →