MONKEY DISCOVERY #2

Ho-Hum
Oh, how I loved this book as a kid and to think I had forgotten about it! Like I said before, I didn't think I became a real monkey friend until later in life, but maybe I was a monkey friend long ago and didn't even realize it. (Although, I did notice that this picture book had my brother's name in it, so he must have passed it along to me. I don't know if he liked it as much as I did or not.)

Basically, Ho-Hum is about a little boy, Benjy, who doesn't take a nap because he is so excited about going to the zoo. However, when he gets to the zoo he begins yawning (ho-hum) in front of all the animal cages and causes all the animals to fall asleep - the monkeys first, then the seals, and the bears. But the hippo does not fall asleep because he took his nap!

If you'd like to borrow it sometime, please let me know. It also went into the “keep” pile. (Sorry again, Mr. PoMonkey!)

MONKEY DISCOVERY #1

Most of you know that I am in the land of “stuff”, cleaning out many of the earthly possessions of Mr. PoMonkey and myself. I’m cleaning out years and years (think of PoMonkey at age 11) of treasures that for some crazy reason I, at one time, decided were worthy to be kept. In case you weren’t aware, I am VERY sentimental!

I figured I would be absent from blog world until this task was finished, but I’ve found a restaurant with free wireless. Plus I’ve realized that there are just too many stories developing throughout my get-rid-of-junk adventure!

I never dreamed that I would sort through the belongings of my childhood, adolescence, and “90210” years and find monkeys...because I became a monkey friend much later in life. (Of course, I didn't remember many of the things I came across – which consistently begged, “Why on earth did I keep this!!!”)

So EXHIBIT #1: MY VERY FIRST SOCK MONKEY (we shall call her Johnella)
My great aunt made this monkey for me when I was a wee lass. And if I am remembering correctly, my grandmother and I made the dress that Johnella is wearing. And if you’re wondering…she went into the “keep” pile. (Sorry, Mr. PoMonkey!)

Stay tuned for more monkey discoveries!

MONKEY PAUSE

PoMonkey is going on a working sabbatical for a few days, so please excuse my absence from monkey world while I am out of touch. I trust that PoMonkey friends will alert me to any important late-breaking monkey news.

Here's to junk...and cleaning it out!!!

MAYBE I SHOULD TRY THIS!

A friend passed along an incredible story about a guy who decides to eat monkey chow for a week. He says, "I'm tired of cooking. I hate scrubbing pots and pans. I've wasted too much time in the checkout line. It's time to eat chow." Sounds like a great reason to me! His diary is absolutely hilarious and includes a log with his height, weight, mood, poop and monkey-like attributes. (Apparently many people were interested in his poop!) He also has a video diary for each day...you really should watch them all, but if you don't have the time or interest (how could you not!) to watch every video, I would suggest watching Day 1 and Day 6. You should know that the rules for this diet include monkey chow, water, black coffee and vodka.

B's B-DAY

PoMonkey's friend, Bryan, is celebrating another year around the sun today.
This one's for you, B!

MY GUARANTEE

IN MEMORY

Many of you know (and sent me numerous emails) about the sad event recently in the headlines - "Bears Eat Monkey in Dutch Zoo". We here at PoMonkey were saddened by this news and have been in a state of mourning ever since. This post and photo is in memory of the Barbary Macaque who tragically lost his life.
(The link above does not contain horrific photos just the news article.)