The StickMonkey tries not to laugh too much about what happened to Ken
Barbie's friend. How does making a 12-inch doll a more realistic representation of the adults around them help children develop their imaginations? Barbie a doll. She’s make-believe. She’s not supposed to represent reality. The New York Daily News published this...
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The StickMonkey learns something new about martinis
Way back in December of 2009, I wrote a post where I cast aspersions upon drinks masquerading as martinis. At the time, it seemed like everybody wanted to add something sweet to vodka, throw it in a shaker, pour it in a martini glass and give it some kind of...
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The StickMonkey flings poop at Whole Foods Market
No, not because of the grocery chain's acquisition by Amazon. I see some interesting opportunities available to both companies. What bugs me is the email message I received from Whole Foods Market about this news. "Dear Valued Shopper," it begins. Hey, Whole...
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The StickMonkey posts from Instagram – Scary how fast my bitter melon vine is growing!
Scary how fast my bitter melon vine is growing!
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The StickMonkey posts from Instagram – Look what I found…
We found a bitter melon plant today. I will grow them and feast on them. Woot!
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The StickMonkey tackles gratitude
It's everywhere. Everyone from Oprah to the Huffington Post has jumped aboard the gratitude bus. But what is it, really? Gratitude is a nebulous word. The dictionary tells us that gratitude is a noun. It's the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation...
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How could this not recharge your batteries…?
How could this not recharge your batteries...?
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The StickMonkey hands a banana to Grace Slick
I have admired Grace Slick since I was about eight years old. My father was a fan of Jefferson Airplane, the name of the band in which Grace was the lead singer. He enjoyed Jefferson Airplane's "White Rabbit," written and performed by Grace. If there is such a volume...
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The StickMonkey has a grocery store adventure
I'm standing in the self-checkout line at the grocery store. In front of me is a woman about my age. She has two teenagers with her. I'd say they were 16 or 17. Both are guys. They are holding hands. It's not an obvious display of affection. There's a woman behind...
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The StickMonkey sees the end of a 30-year wait
saw the trailer for the new Bladerunner 2049 movie that'll come out next year. It made me purr. You don't learn much from the trailer but it has that feel. I can tell it's going to be moody. It'll pay...
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