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My Sister-In-Law Is STILL Ruining The U.S. Economy

Posted on December 9, 2013 by pegoleg

Christmas is all about traditions.  Every year we unpack our favorite, old ornaments.  We unearth our Bing Crosby and Manheim Steamroller CDs.  We watch A Christmas Story, Miracle on 34th St. and It’s a Wonderful Life. Around this blog, tradition … Continue reading →

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What We Remember At The End

Posted on November 1, 2013 by pegoleg

Two women slid into the pew directly in front of me as the church service started.  The younger led her mother by the hand.  The tiny, elderly woman was a bit unsteady on her feet, but her eyes were bright … Continue reading →

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Goldilocks And The Fruit-Of-The-Loom 100% Cotton Hipsters

Posted on October 14, 2013 by pegoleg

I had a great weekend.  I spent my time on “want-tos” and didn’t do any “have-tos,” like laundry.  Monday has come all too soon.  When I went to get dressed this morning, a glance at my underwear drawer revealed a … Continue reading →

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Pay No Attention To That Woman With The Hefty Bags Crawling Across Your Lawn

Posted on October 4, 2013 by pegoleg

I’m environmentally sensitive.  Like most thinking people, I practice the three Rs: Reduce, Reuse, And Recycle.  But my favorite R is the fourth one:  Relocate. We have lots of trees, flowers and wide open spaces out in the country where … Continue reading →

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How To Lose Weight and Look Years Younger With Absolutely No Effort On Your Part

Posted on September 19, 2013 by pegoleg

Two women pass in the street.  One is middle aged and overweight, her plodding walk mirroring the exhaustion in her tired, wrinkled face.  The other woman is noticeably younger.  Her long, blonde hair swings around her smooth, glowing face as … Continue reading →

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Riders On the Corn

Posted on September 7, 2013 by pegoleg

Shadow truck  speeding down the late afternoon, early fall corridors of Any Farm Road, Illinois.

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What Not To Hear

Posted on August 27, 2013 by pegoleg

Corporate America, you’re messing up.  Big time. My job requires me to spend a lot of time on the phone.  That kind of exposure to what now passes for business phone etiquette has made me a seething volcano of frustration. … Continue reading →

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Memory Building Blocks For Remembering Memories

Posted on August 22, 2013 by pegoleg

I’ve got a memory like one of those bowls with all the holes that you use to drain spaghetti, although I generally just use the pan lid, because why dirty another dish? It’s getting worse as I get older. To … Continue reading →

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Like Two Ships That Pass In The Park

Posted on August 13, 2013 by pegoleg

“Small world!” That’s what we say when we bump into someone unexpectedly, or find out we know the same people.  But do you believe it?  Is it a small world after all, or is that just a Disney ride with … Continue reading →

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These Are A Few Of My Favorite Things: London Edition

Posted on August 8, 2013 by pegoleg

Me: “I just got back from a trip to London with my daughters.” Her: “How I envy you – I love London!  The art, the architecture, the history…what did you like best?” Me: “Oh, jeez, it’s hard to pick…” Her: … Continue reading →

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