Category Archives: In The News

The Election

Posted on October 29, 2008 by Monkling

I know my blog is supposed to be funny & I think most of the times it is. Once in a while, though, you know I get off the humor track. Normally I don’t like to post serious stuff. I … Continue reading →

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Energy Independence

Posted on October 21, 2008 by Monkling

Yes, you read it here first. I have come up with the solution to deliver us from our reliance on oil and electricity. It’s the perfect plan. Obviously if we can keep the thermostat lower in the winter and raise … Continue reading →

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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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The Great Apple Festival

Posted on September 23, 2008 by Monkling

I have been getting ready for this Saturday’s Great Apple Festival. Do you think this is overkill: I am toying with the idea of making mini cheesecakes – caramel apple cheesecakes. I am also thinking of making apple rugelach. Since … Continue reading →

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Big Dog

Posted on September 7, 2008 by Monkling

A company called Boston Dynamics created this robotic dog. They call it Bigdog. It’s the size of a large dog, can carry stuff and climb up rough terrain. I saw an article online about it and there was mention of … Continue reading →

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The Good & The Bad

Posted on August 31, 2008 by Monkling

What’s really good about the Internet is it brings people together. What’s really bad about the Internet is it brings people together. Before this whole online stuff, I lived in my little world where the only people I knew were … Continue reading →

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Sir Penguin

Posted on August 16, 2008 by Monkling

A King penguin was knighted in Norway. Seriously. You can read the story here. Completely off the topic of penguins and knighthood, this past Friday was a Holy Day, the Assumption. In Italy it’s a holiday, meaning there were no … Continue reading →

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2008 Olympics

Posted on August 15, 2008 by Monkling

I’ve been watching a bit of it and then Katie posted on her blog about the Olympics & it got me to thinking. It’s not a new thought. I probably think about this every time the Olympics rolls around. If … Continue reading →

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Montauk Monster

Posted on August 1, 2008 by Monkling

It seems Long Island has its own version of the Loch Ness Monster. Something washed up on the beach in Montauk & no one is quite sure what it is. You can read the article in Newsday but if you … Continue reading →

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WTF

Posted on June 26, 2008 by Monkling

No, my title has nothing to do with missing a day yesterday. Nor does it mean I am cursing. Just in case there is anyone left in the world aside from my husband who has no clue what WTF stands … Continue reading →

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