Monthly Archives: November 2020

I had been getting letters from time to time from Capital One bank talking about an account I was supposed to have. I had hoped it was just a marketing ploy so I brushed it off, even when we sent … Continue reading →

Zoe is extremely food oriented, and she is especially fond of bread. The other day Torben baked some bread, and while it was still warm he brought a piece down to Kaitlin in her office. She was on a Zoom … Continue reading →

How did the New York Public Library lions get their names? Even though they were created in 1911, they weren’t called Patience and Fortitude until a couple of decades later. They were originally called Leo Astor and Leo Lenox, in … Continue reading →

Patience and Fortitude are the names of the lions guarding the entrance to the New York Public library. A good reminder for us all. November 7, 2020

I love the spectacular colors of early fall, but for some reason I’m also touched by the leaves on the ground when the colors are mostly gone. I have no idea why, it just happens…and it’s a powerful feeling. Does … Continue reading →

I was made for the library, not the classroom. The classroom was a jail of other people’s interests. The library was open, unending, free. — Ta-Nehisi Coates Yes! I love to explore…that’s why I love the internet. Sure you have … Continue reading →

Oh, not for the U.S. or the state of the world…I’m still focusing on Let’s Face the Music and Dance for that…but for our Motor Vehicle Department. My license was due to expire in about three weeks, and I didn’t … Continue reading →

I came across this the other day, and I love it. Not because of the reference to romance, but because in these tumultuous times it’s crazy not to enjoy the present moment while we still have it. there may be … Continue reading →

So what happened that scared me? Just a simple email: Howdy! Your site at https://cheerfulmonk.com has been updated automatically to WordPress 5.4.4. For more on version 5.4.4, see the About WordPress screen: https://cheerfulmonk.com/wp-admin/about.php WordPress 5.5.3 is also now available. Updating … Continue reading →

Kaitlin said they had about 50 trick-or-treaters, and they stayed outside with the table even though it was cold. Some of the neighbors went inside after a bit and left the candy out, but Kaitlin felt sorry for the kids … Continue reading →