Definitions by Monkey's Dad

July 4, 2020 Interdependence Day 

A holiday celebrating the truth that we are all in it together, that we all breathe the same air.

She would be at home on July 4, 2020 Interdependence Day, celebrating her connection to the whole world, hoping to one day be part of it, a different kind of freedom.

July 4, 2020 Interdependence Day by Monkey's Dad June 28, 2020

falling on blind eyes 

Something which is in front of us, yet cannot or will not be seen.

The visual equivalent of 'falling on deaf ears'.

Inside the White House, the numbers kept falling on blind eyes, unable to see that infection rates were exploding, that their candidate was massively behind in the polls, that across the country, people were on the march and would not back down.

falling on blind eyes by Monkey's Dad June 24, 2020

been there, done naught 

A self-aware admission that your life's journey has been hollow.

He pretended to anyone who would still listen that he had experienced and accomplished nearly everything, but in the silence and darkness, he looked back on the days and years and knew that he had been there, done naught.

been there, done naught by Monkey's Dad June 24, 2020

Twelve again!!! 

Remaining a child, year after year, all the way through one's theoretical adulthood.

"Yay, it's my birthday! Twelve again!!!"

Twelve again!!! by Monkey's Dad June 23, 2020

Volksvegan

The ultimate enlightened car.

Her Escalade-driving neighbors had sneered at her Prius as a 'tree-hugger'. She'd go them one better, unloading her cloth bags of tofu, kale and cbd-infused quinoa from the back of her new Volksvegan.

Volksvegan by Monkey's Dad June 20, 2020

social duhstancing

Pandemic precautions so obvious that they should not have to be explained.

Don't stand in the midst of a crowded bar, don't hug and kiss strangers, don't take selfies with friends... because it could kill you. Yes, really. Lots of people already know this. It's called social duhstancing.

social duhstancing by Monkey's Dad June 18, 2020

good cop bad cop 

A long-time tactic employed in police interrogation, to force a suspect to drop his guard and open up. Now, a duality threatening the fabric of American social justice.

Standing in a line of peaceful protestors seeking acknowledgment of racial injustice, unsure as to whether the well-armed men before him would protect him or attack him, he saw clearly - the good cop bad cop routine had taken to the streets.

good cop bad cop by Monkey's Dad June 13, 2020