Monkeyshines

my first offering is simple yet classic - the quintessential watermelon wedge. eaten icy cold on a hot summer day this treat bring back floods of happy childhood memories. i like to serve it in the garden just in case i have an unexpected urge for a little frolic through the sprinkler! what could be more perfect?



"Salsa!! it's not just for tomatoes anymore!" says Monkey!

More monkeyshines from my newest online friend, and chef!

Monkey writes: "Recipe for groundhog's day cookies is actually from my english friend judith and they are perfect to have warm during your groundhog's day festivities or winding down after a big day of groundhog's day activities."

Of course, I had forgotten all about Groundhogs dys festivities since I have grown up!

My newest friend online is really fun (as all of my friends are). Monkey is a little unusual, adorable in terry cloth, and cleverishly delightful, as playful as only an animated stuffed toy can be.

Mind you now, that there is something childishly magical about corresponding with a stuffed monkey who has a web site that contains recipes for delish desserts such as key lime pie complete with photos of monkey baking up the dessert to actually show one how it is done, from crushing crackers to baking and serving.

Now Monkey, I have to say you have put not just a smile on my face, but have lit my heart with a merriment that I quite enjoy participating in, as we exchange short and maybe silly e-mails. What is more innocent, or pertinent for that matter, than silliness? And to be a silly grown person is, well, like being a child again.

What an inventive imagination you have, and I am inspired to look at the world through monkey eyes, and see how that things we take for serious; for true, aren’t anymore to be taken for real than a terry cloth monkey making pies, and puns. Pies and puns are better!

Why if more people indulged in curious monkeyin’ around, imagine the way the world would change? Monkey is an artist, with a keen humor and who is very wise, and playful. I had not realized how grown up I ‘d become, until Monkey showed up, and revealed by nature of her lightness, just how easy life really is, if you just use the imagination, and not take yourself seriously.

Thank you Monkey, for sending the world your web site, I hope everyone appreciates your antics as much as I do, I just think of you, and I am delighted. Your monkeyshines are radiantly needed in today’s world of serious serious stuff.
Cheers To Monkey!