Definitions by Monkey's Dad

asequential 

Without sequence. Two or more events which can be viewed as happening or existing simultaneously, free of the linear concept of time.

He experienced the present, past and future as asequential, everything being equidistant and equally available.

asequential by Monkey's Dad May 20, 2021

impeccably ill-mannered 

The quality of knowing how to offend and alienate as many people, in as short a time, as possible.

He was their new neighbor, so comprehensively offensive to everybody that within a couple of weeks of his arrival he was a laughing stock. No one wanted him there. No one was speaking to him, or ever would. He had trained hard to become what he was - impeccably ill-mannered. It was a talent given to few.

impeccably ill-mannered by Monkey's Dad May 10, 2021

kleptocurrency 

A form of cryptocurrency peddled to the greedy, eager and gullible as a sure bet to separate them from their money

Having read about the profits many were making investing in Bitcoin, Etherium and other cryptocurrencies, she took the advice of an internet broker, bought big and soon found herself the owner of thousands of coins of kleptocurrency, her broker nowhere to be found.

kleptocurrency by Monkey's Dad May 6, 2021

Apptitude 

The reflexive belief that "there is an app for everything", eclipsing the experience of simply being alive in the world.

They were in the woods on a sunny spring day. He was looking at the light streaming through the branches. She, having apptitude, was staring at her phone.

"What are you doing?" he asked.

"I want to know where we are" she answered.

"We are here" he sighed.

Apptitude by Monkey's Dad April 28, 2021

French Astronaut

Codeword for a fussy eater.

Named for Frenchman Thomas Pesquet, whose meals in the International Space Station will include lobster, beef bourguignon, cod with black rice and almond tarts with caramelized pears.

"We've got a French Astronaut at Table Seven. Prepare to have everything sent back."

French Astronaut by Monkey's Dad April 25, 2021

Breathing While Black 

In too many instances in America, a crime punishable by death.

In the eyes of Derek Chauvin, George Floyd's crime was Breathing While Black. As Chauvin suffocated Floyd for more than nine minutes, ending his life, Floyd's last words were "I can't breathe", a phrase which became a rallying cry for justice.

Breathing While Black by Monkey's Dad April 21, 2021

WE CAN BREATHE

The collective exhalation of relief following the guilty verdicts in the trial of Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd. Floyd's last words, I can't breathe, had become the mantra of injustice in a country where police killings of unarmed Black men are routine and have gone largely unpunished.

As the three verdicts were read - guilty - guilty - guilty - millions of Americans, across the spectrum of race, ethnicity and economic status, suddenly felt WE CAN BREATHE.

WE CAN BREATHE by Monkey's Dad April 21, 2021