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About Monki

I am a mother, a wife, a physician, and a scientist. This is a life style blog about recipe ideas to try out; fun events to check out; being a career woman; health concerns; parenting doubts and triumph; and all the silly and loving moments in between.

Recent Conversation with My Nine-Year-Old

Posted on November 29, 2016 by Monki

On Black Friday: Me, as I stepped in the door after work: Hurry, let’s get to the store before they close today.  They are having a 25% off  Black Friday sale! Plum, reading her book without looking up: But if … Continue reading →

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Let’s Take Stock: Five Things To Do NOW

Posted on November 10, 2016 by Monki

As we recover from the shock and disbelief, what should we do, NOW? Continue reading →

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EATS: Halloween Veggie Delight with Jack-O’-Peppers!

Posted on October 31, 2016 by Monki

EATS: Halloween Veggie Delight Makes 2 servings  Ingredients:  2 orange bell peppers  lettuce  blueberries  carrot sticks dangling fresh herbs: thyme or parsley work well Instead of carving our pumpkins (too much work!) this year, when I saw these gorgeous orange bell … Continue reading →

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Rediscovering the Joy of Running

Posted on September 13, 2016 by Monki

“1-2, 1-2”, I found myself pounding along the concrete road.  I breezed through Mile 1, shedding the jitters of trying to make it to the start line on time, the wait, the starter horn.  I looked around my surrounding, people … Continue reading →

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Mother’s Day Should Be On a Monday

Posted on May 9, 2016 by Monki

The day after Mother’s Day is laden with chores that should have been done on Sundays.  You know, the grocery shoppings, house cleaning, weeks-worth of lunch prepping, bascially the various errands done by Mothers on Sundays. I declare that Mother’s … Continue reading →

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Friday Fave

Posted on February 19, 2016 by Monki

It’s Friday!!!! Time for a glass of wine and a good book!   

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Happiness is…

Posted on February 1, 2016 by Monki

… having that first sip of wine at the end of the day while preparing supper.

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Here’s Something for Santa… and His Reindeers

Posted on December 24, 2015 by Monki

Happy holidays, everyone!  May you celebrate this holiday season with those you love and cherish.  And above all, ENJOY it whenever and however you can!  

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Choose Your Ride

Posted on December 6, 2015 by Monki

Saw this clever public service announcement from the Santa Monica Police department today: The holidays are here.  Let’s celebrate responsibly.  Don’t drink and drive!! Call a taxi cab if there is no designated driver.

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Bedtime: Part Deux

Posted on November 30, 2015 by Monki

You know how in the movies, where parents would kiss their child good night, turn off the light, and walk out of the room peacefully undisturbed?  Well, that scene never happens in my house.  Bedtime routine in my house is at … Continue reading →

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