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My Mother’s Hands

Posted on May 10, 2012 by pegoleg

I have my mother’s hands.   That’s not something I’ve ever taken as a compliment – no offense, Mom.

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Ain’t Technology Great?

Posted on May 9, 2012 by pegoleg

 A MODERN BUSINESS PLAY The setting: A typical office email exchange… The players: “Peg” a dedicated (albeit technologically challenged) insurance agent “Fred” a dedicated attorney who represents Peg’s client “Missy” Peg’s tech-savvy assistant

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Government Agencies Land In The Alphabet Soup

Posted on May 7, 2012 by pegoleg

The recent rash of bad behavior by certain United States federal agencies has left a bad taste in our collective mouths, but there is a bright side.  These stains on the national honor have given rise to several new buzzwords … Continue reading →

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Let’s Go For A Visit!

Posted on May 3, 2012 by pegoleg

Hi de ho, Guys and Gals – Today I’m going for a little visit to The Byronic Man‘s blog.  Won’t you join me? Our genial host, Joel, is a bon vivant, a raconteur; in short, just the sort of Renaissance man-about-town … Continue reading →

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I Am The Line Slayer

Posted on May 1, 2012 by pegoleg
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Friday Folderol

Posted on April 27, 2012 by pegoleg

Howdy folks! Just a few little items before we break for the weekend.  1) WordPress has something messed up with their Reader function which lists new posts for subscribed blogs.   Some blogs have totally dropped of my list in the last month, some … Continue reading →

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I’m The Crypt Keeper…No, Really!

Posted on April 26, 2012 by pegoleg

I’m never going to move to Paris.  It just hit me that I’ll never live in a garret in Montmartre, spending my days painting and my nights discussing Existentialism over wine and croissant.   The chances were always slim.  If you haven’t run away from home … Continue reading →

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Embracing the Whack-A-Mole Philosophy of Life

Posted on April 23, 2012 by pegoleg

  Cross that bridge when you come to it. Let tomorrow take care of itself. Que sera, sera. Don’t borrow trouble. These are all good mottos, but not for me. I’ve always been a worrywart.  I’ll get a troublesome “what-if” … Continue reading →

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Dear Political Opponent

Posted on April 18, 2012 by pegoleg

Dear Political Opponent, Our parties are at war.  It’s undeclared, of course; more of a military action, but no less real for that. The distance between us stretches as a vast, barren wasteland which few dare to cross.

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Step Away From the 1040 And Nobody Gets Hurt

Posted on April 16, 2012 by pegoleg

  Back away.  Back.  Away.  Now. I’ve got a sharpened #2 Ticonderoga pointed at my jugular, and I’m not afraid to use it. The floor is littered with broken pencils, crumpled 8863s and great tufts of naturally blond hair, pulled … Continue reading →

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