Our mOnkEys, Our CircUs

You know the old saying, “Not my monkeys, not my circus”? Well, I threw that out the window a long time ago. Welcome to the main event. They say you cannot choose your family, but you can definitely blog about them.

On this page of Release the Monkeys, I am taking full ownership of the chaos. These are absolutely my monkeys, and this is undeniably our circus. Here, you’ll find the stories that make up our wild, everyday life. We’re talking about family, friends, and the occasional rival who keeps me on my toes, along with all the glorious shenanigans that go along with them. Consider this your front-row ticket to our daily fecal-flying, full-tilt banana town!

Some stories might seem totally random at first, but stick around, I promise you, every single act in this three-ring circus is relevant, or at least it will be by the time the story is over.

Every great blog needs a place to store the real, unfiltered stories about the people who make life worth living (and sometimes want to throw a few bananas). That’s exactly what “Our Monkeys, Our Circus” is all about.

We claim all the monkeys here – the good, the bad, and the hilarious. Welcome to the madness!

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Rainbows and Schatzi

Rainbows and Schatzi

One More Night

One More Night

I know…

I know…


Hey there!

A quick word before you dive in: as you read my writings it is important to accept there is zero malice, shade, or ill intent in the blog or comments shared. Everything; you read here is written in good fun. This space is meant to be a lighthearted mix of side splitting laughter and a little personal self-therapy.

If something here pushes a button or rubs you the wrong way, It might be time for a quick reality check and some self-reflection, while closing my blog and moving on.

Life is too short to project your own insecurities, biases, or personal absurdities onto someone else’s jungle gym.

Come in with an open mind, leave the judgment at the door, and enjoy the chaos or please tear up your ticket and stop feeding the animals.


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