Everyday Monkey

BlueEyedMonkey on May 8th, 2011

Mothers and Daughters The relationship between mothers and daughters can be a difficult one. When I talk to friends and acquaintances about our mothers I am often reminded about how blessed I am to have the special relationship I have with my mother, Eileen. On this Mother’s Day 2011 I want to state this plainly. Now, I am not [...]

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BlueEyedMonkey on May 7th, 2011

We watch a bit too much television. Soon, we will take a TV fast, but for now we really enjoy cooking type reality shows. We watch Hells Kitchen, Kitchen Nightmares and enjoyed this season’s new addition, America’s Next Great Restaurant. It was typical cooking contest fair.  If you are interested in the show itself, feel free to [...]

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BlueEyedMonkey on May 6th, 2011

Continued from earlier. Suicidal thoughts? But I’m happy… In the first couple of years of Peri(or pre) menopause, I did not notice much difference in my body, mood or my moon phase. I went along living as if nothing was brewing inside. Then one day in 2007, I suddenly started feeling extreme anger, sadness and [...]

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BlueEyedMonkey on May 6th, 2011

Note: For today, I had planned a post about the opening of a new restaurant in Hollywood. That will have to wait until next week. Events of the past two weeks have made this post even more timely so I will do it now! This post is pretty personal and I share these things to [...]

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