December 20, 2011 02:33:04 PM
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Judith

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Except for when a resident, generally from the dementia ward, became violent and/or busted loose, the atmosphere at the old folks home remained tranquil as a cup of chamomile tea. It was such a contrast to the forlorn circus from which my guardian had been expelled after one too many failed stunts. The other aged exiles had committed crimes involving either fire or water. To Monkey King, that was amateur hour.

Comments [10]

bklsoda

More of Monkey!

Dec. 26 2011 03:46 PM
Hilde Stone

I think this story quickly engages the reader and draws the reader in. I would look forward to hearing more about the adventures of Monkey King.

Dec. 22 2011 02:46 PM
Ed

This is a well written story. I found the Monkey King [not the money king as someone called him] believable. I'd like to read a second story about this person.

Dec. 22 2011 09:40 AM
jmc from Beooklyn, NY

Sounds like Monkey King was a character, trying to keep things interesting. No sitting in a chair sleeping all day for him. Yea!

Dec. 22 2011 01:11 AM
Mary DeBerry

I love this story. It paints a multi-layered story in a short space. I'd like to hear more!

Dec. 21 2011 11:42 AM
chris from nyc

i can relate to this having an aged father who is in a nursing home. he's still pulling his own stunts - like getting out of his wheelchair to adjust the temperature in his room rather than pressing the bell for assistance. he's going to get busted one of these days, but the home can't 'expell' him and he knows it! he's a clever little bugger!

Dec. 21 2011 11:01 AM

"The other aged exiles had committed crimes involving either fire or water." I love this line.

Dec. 21 2011 10:37 AM
eydi caines-floyd from toronto

I love the Monkey King!

Dec. 21 2011 09:15 AM
Danny

I wanna hear more about Money King..
The story has already pulled me innnnnnnnn

Dec. 20 2011 08:54 PM

I hope he didn't burn the house down or flood the neighbor downstairs. Aging is bewildering.

Dec. 20 2011 07:01 PM

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