Category Archives: MUSING

The Rain in LA Falls…Seldomly

Posted on May 8, 2015 by Monki

Los Angeles finally enjoyed a rare episode of rain last night.  Around 9pm, as Plumster was snuggling down for the night, we heard: “da–da–da–“. Plum: Mommy, what’s that sound? Me, listening intently, trying to decipher the sound: Humm… OH!  Baby, it’s … Continue reading →

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Teacher Appreciation Week

Posted on May 5, 2015 by Monki

This week is Teacher Appreciation Week!  The parents of Plum’s school have already been sent numerous emails about the week’s festivities.  Today, each child was to bring one flower to her homeroom teacher. Flower shops were closed by the time … Continue reading →

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The Baltimore I Knew

Posted on April 29, 2015 by Monki

With the protests and riots erupting in the City of Baltimore, I wish things turned out differently.  I wish America is as fair and as equal-opportunitied as our Forefathers had envisioned.  I wish there is no race profiling.  I wish … Continue reading →

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Breasts and Tests

Posted on April 16, 2015 by Monki

Conversation during breakfast this morning: Me: Plum, Daddy will be taking you to school this morning because I have to go get something done. Plum, intrigued: What are you getting done? Me: I’m getting my mammography done.  Women over the age of … Continue reading →

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The One Question To Ask Before Camping Out In the Backyard

Posted on April 14, 2015 by Monki

From our maiden voyage to the realm of camping, you already learned my top 5 questions to ask yourself before spending the night at a museum. Well, at our highly anticipated sophomore camp out, we graduated from camping indoors to … Continue reading →

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Happy birthday to us!

Posted on March 23, 2015 by Monki

I made my blog public two years ago, after a life-changing surgery rendered me bedbound for a couple of weeks.  I went from being a physician to a patient.  This transformation and healing process became the springboard for my desire to share … Continue reading →

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My Grand Day Off

Posted on March 20, 2015 by Monki

You are probably thinking, Spa day!  You know, I thought about that too, until I thought about the time and financial commitment I needed to allocate for such luxury and how much unhappier I’d become after such allocation.  So scratch … Continue reading →

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Can I Talk To Daddy?

Posted on March 3, 2015 by Monki

Monkey King’s been having conference calls at night recently.  Conversation that took place following Plum’s bath tonight: Plum: Is Daddy on the phone with India? Me: No Plum: Is Daddy on the phone with Spain? Me: No Plum: Is Daddy … Continue reading →

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Rainbow in the Rain

Posted on March 1, 2015 by Monki

It’s pouring cats and dogs here in Los Angeles.  Somehow with the angle of the sunset, we caught a brilliant rainbow in the rain from our window.  The rainbow vanished as soon as it appeared.  We stood there, the three … Continue reading →

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There Are Some Really Nice People Out There

Posted on February 22, 2015 by Monki

I went out for a quick lunch during an all-day conference today.  Upon walking out of the restaurant, I noticed that the light drizzle had turned into full-on pouring rain.  I ran into a “Traveler’s Store” two doors down and … Continue reading →

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