monksmcgee

Hello there friends,
Due to the economic decline, Santa has had to make a few changes this year. Mrs. Claus had to cut back on the amount of Christmas cookies that she so looks forward to baking. Some of the elves have been forced into early retirement, pay cuts have gone into effect, the health insurance has dropped both eye and dental coverage, much to the dismay of Dr. Hermie DED. (Doctor of Elfin Dentistry) The most alarming change this year would have to be the flight crew being disbanded. The trainers and stable staff have been laid off, and the reindeer have been put on display at the Wonderful World of Christmas Petting Zoo.

There is one new addition to Santa's team this year, ladies and gentlemen, introducing Blueball the Christmas Jackass..





Man, those poor kids aren't going to get their presents until St. Patricks Day..

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you, my wonderful friends and family. May everything be right in your worlds at this most joyous time, and throughout the coming new year. And, last but certainly not least, may you keep a bit of love in your heart for those around you, heck, keep a bit of love in your heart for people that you don't even know, and know that I'll be doing the same.

*love*
Monkxx

Last night we witnesed something truly extraordinary. I had never lost faith in my country, only in the direction it was being made to go in, but, last night I saw a light at the end of the tunnel. I see a slight glimmer of hope for things to come, but, I'm not foolish enough to expect change to be easy or immediate. I just know that something really good happened last night, and it's going to take an entire nation of individuals to forget their differences and work together to keep that good thing alive.

I hope that all of you voted, regardless of how you voted, I hope that all of you did. There were record numbers of Americans at the polls this year, that fact alone is enough to make me smile. It means that people care about what is going on in this country of ours, we're not as complacent as we have been in the past. I'm sure a lot of those record numbers came about as a result of fear for what's happening in our nation right now.

Our economy is in the toilet, now it's time for Joe the Plumber, Joe Six-Pack, Sally Soccermom, Sammy Slacker, Billy Beatnik, Annie Anarchist and all the rest of the John Q. Public to go to work as a team. Barack and the entire government are going to have their hands full, and no matter how frightening things get, I wholeheartedly believe that our country will get through this.

I have faith, and it feels good.

Okay kids, very odd things tonight at the theatre. Seeing someone that wasn't really there while I was unlocking doors, a supplemental lighting bar breaking loose and nearly falling off the balcony, the sound board turning itself off, and someone squeezing my hand while I was on the elevator by myself. One of our long time ushers who used to run the elevator passed away last year, whenever any of the girls who work at the theatre would walk by him, he would grab our hand and give it a little squeeze, that's what I felt tonight when I was getting off the elevator.

And, things felt strange tonight, from the very start of the evening, it felt like the theatre was charged. I was nauseous, and it felt like my head was in a vacuum all night. I'm glad to be home, a bit of Grand Marnier and a Bass and I'm finally starting to feel less twitchy. Now, hopefully I will be able to get some sleep.

The Vampkin and Grimacing Gus with the Haunted Gingerbread House.



The Boxing Nun and The Spaghetti Western.


There are more pics on the MySpace page if anyone is interested.

October 29, 10:05 a.m...it's snowing. Light snow, nothing awful, but it's cold and windy, and I have a cold so it makes it feel worse. My nose is runny and my chest is congested and my eyes kinda hurt, so I'm sitting in the box office drinking eucalyptus tea, sucking on Ricolas, and trying not to breathe on people. In other news, it's only two more days until Halloween, that makes me smile. We have an illusionist coming in for a show tomorrow night, there's going to be a costume contest, and candy, and little toys for the kids. The staff is dressing up, I'm going to be a Boxing Nun, you know the cute yet scary toy from yesteryear.

Tonight we carve pumpkins and drink cider, maybe watch a few scary movies, AMC is on all of the televisions at the house this week. Mom and I are in horror film glory, Pops just walks in to the room, looks at the t.v, rolls his eyes and walks back out. Then Friday we pass out candy, and hopefully scare the pee out of a few youngsters, we have a few tricks up our sleeves while we pass out the treats, after that it's off to a party with hot spiked cider and what might be the strangest combination of scary movies ever, Trailer Park of Terror and The Strangers.

As long as I can stay upright and breathing through the week everything will be okay. So, heres wishing all of you a Happy Halloween, may you get more treats than tricks, stay warm and be safe.

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1) Are you currently in a serious relationship?

2) What was your dream growing up?

3) What talent do you wish you had?

4) If I bought you a drink what would it be?

5) Favorite vegetable?

6) What was the last book you read?

7) What zodiac sign are you?

8) Any Tattoos and/or Piercings? Explain where.

9) Worst Habit?

10) If you saw me walking down the street would you offer me a ride?

11) What is your favorite sport?

12) Do you have a Negative or Optimistic attitude?

13) What would you do if you were stuck in an elevator with me?

14) Worst thing to ever happen to you?

15) Tell me one weird fact about you.

16) Do you have any pets?

17) What if I showed up at your house unexpectedly?

18) What was your first impression of me? (hmmm...careful!)

19) Do you think clowns are cute or scary?

20) If you could change one thing about how you look, what would it be?

21) Would you be my crime partner or my conscience?

22) What color eyes do you have?

23) Ever been arrested?

24) Bottle or can soda?

25) If you won $10,000 today, what would you do with it?

27) What's your favorite place to hang at?

28) Do you believe in ghosts?

29) Favorite thing to do in your spare time?

30) Do you swear a lot?

31) Biggest pet peeve?

32) In one word, how would you describe yourself?

33) Do you believe/appreciate romance?

34) If you could live anywhere in the world where would you chose?

35) Do you believe in God?

36) Will you repost this so I can fill it out and do the same for you?

So, I've never read the books, or watched the movies..is this a good person?

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So, interesting fact..any drinking establishment in PA that intends to be open on Sundays must serve food. I know, it sounds mundane, it sounds reasonable, in fact it just makes sense. Food and beverages go together, well, like food and beverages. The interesting fact is the reason why they must serve food.

Due to some antiquated law in Pennsylvania history, a drinking establishment must have enough food on the premises to sustain 10 people for 10 days..in case of an Indian attack. So, if any of you are ever in PA, on a Sunday, in a bar, and happen to be under siege, don't worry. As long as there's only 10 of you in the building, you should be able to survive for at least 10 days.

This for some reason reminds me of "Shaun of the Dead." I keep thinking about the part of the movie when they've shut themselves into the pub and are desperately trying to keep the zombies at bay..I wonder which case of attack would be worse? Dodge some arrows, dodge some brain eaters..dodge some arrows, dodge some brain eaters? I don't know, any opinions on the matter?

So, I'm sitting here in the chilled Box Office splendor. It's cold in here kids, I'm actually wearing a scarf right now, and not just because I want to be fashionable..
Oh happy little pretty scarf, you are my warmth giving friend. I also just ripped off a nail because it was bugging me. Mayhaps I should start carrying a pair of clippers in my bag, why not? I carry everything else with me. Oh well, that's it for right now, have a nice day kiddies.