Monkey Maniac Of The Day: Amanda Anderson

Today we award the prestigious Monkey Maniac of the Day award to that rarest of creatures -- someone who seldom reads this blog, nor posts (well, she posted a few times, back in the day). Yes, my friends, I'm talking about Amanda Anderson, wife of Joel "The Enforcer" Anderson (formerly Joel The Metro. His new nickname stems from ... well, that's another story for another day).

Amanda is one of those great, loyal, caring friends that one seldom finds, one that would defend you tooth and nail, and do anything she could to help you and promote your happiness and well-being.

The Anderson's always have a big spread for Easter. They go all out. Amanda will spend the entire morning cooking delicacies and staples, and the table will be arranged with class and style. And most importantly, I am always invited. YUM!

Each of the last two Valentine's Day's since my divorce, Amanda has called me to wish me Happy Valentine's, to ask how I'm doing, and to tell me to hang in there. It's very appreciated on that loneliest of days.

Amanda also stresses the importance of good clothes. And of properly caring for one's good clothes. That is a key function of friendship.

Last, but not least, Amanda is a Nightrider, and we all know that Nightriders are a Super Hero force that protects Louisville, nay, ALL of Kentuckiana, from the powers of darkness. For these and many more reasons, she is the Monkey Maniac of the Day.