Category Archives: Sports

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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Security Check

Posted on January 16, 2012 by Monkling

This afternoon, Frank & I went to a hockey game. We’re Islander fans. For those of you who are not hockey fans, the Islanders glory days were 3 decades ago. Now, they’re basically in last place. We had hope, though. … Continue reading →

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Sparky

Posted on March 28, 2009 by Monkling

Tonight Frank & I went out with a friend. He was sitting right next to Frank. His name is Sparky. He’s a dragon. Actually, he wasn’t our friend. He was friends with the people sitting 2 seats down, the people … Continue reading →

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Sprinter Monk

Posted on August 17, 2008 by Monkling

Last night we were watching the 100 m sprint. I said to Frank & Theresa, “That’s what I want to do. I don’t want to do any marathon. Those are too slow. I want to run really fast like that.” … 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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That’s Outta Here!

Posted on July 15, 2008 by Monkling

Okay, not really. You see I was watching the Home Run Derby last night. It was amazing watching Josh Hamilton. It’s nice to see someone overcome addiction and then go out there and excel. From what I understand, he now … Continue reading →

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Play Ball!

Posted on November 28, 2007 by Monkling

It’s been a few years since a parade of boys has marched through my house to the dining room closet in search of basketballs & other assorted sports equipment. Back in the old days, every one of Stephen’s friends knew … Continue reading →

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It’s October

Posted on October 4, 2007 by Monkling

For most people, that doesn’t mean anything. For baseball fans, on the other hand, it means the playoffs. I didn’t always like baseball. Sure we’ve always been Yankee fans but that was more because of genetics than anything else. I … Continue reading →

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Yoo Hoo Yoo Hoo

Posted on September 23, 2007 by Monkling

o/~ o/~ A pirate’s life for me. o/~ o/~ We don’t have to leave just yet for the nursing home so we’re watching the Yankee game. The commentators get into this conversation about eating M & Ms and then they … Continue reading →

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Vote For Bonds

Posted on September 17, 2007 by Monkling

Well not really. More like vote for the ball. It seems there’s this rich designer guy, Marc Ecko, who bought the baseball that Barry Bonds hit to break the home run record. Now that he has the ball, he wants … Continue reading →

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