Forgotten and abandoned by his teammates from Feed the Monkey, poor Monkey began wandering the lonely streets of North Kansas City. However, before being forced to turn to a life of prostitution to survive, he was found and picked up by a member of an opposing team.The joy of being rescued could not erase the pain of abandonment, so Monkey asked to be taken away to the nearest bar so he could drink away his sorrows.After a binge lasting well into the night. Monkey learned that hitting the bottle was not the answer after his drunkenness led to an unfortunate accident with a bar stool.Determined to clean up his act, Monkey sought the advice of a late-night expert."The path home will be wrought with many perils," said the psychic. "You will visit unusual places and meet strange people. ""So that you know these words are true," she continued, "know this: Before this night is through, you shall embark upon a new career. Which is good, because you owe me $50 for this reading."Monkey would not need to wait long for this proof. He had only wandered a few blocks before spying a "Help Wanted" sign. He was immediately hired to the only available position for which he was qualified......a Men's Room Attendant.To be continued...
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Tales of the Old Monkey
September 1, 2010 Fall 2010