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Old Drivers Are Making Me Crazy. Young Ones, Too.

It used to be funny to make cracks about women drivers.  Now we know that such comments are sexist and demeaning.   Besides, gender has nothing to do with driving ability.  All the truly bad drivers are either really old or … Continue reading

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Horton Hatches The Post

I write in my head.  That’s probably true for most writers. You start with an idea: a tiny, fragile egg to be protected and nurtured.  While my body is working out, washing dishes and folding clothes, my mind is elsewhere.  … Continue reading

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The Jacket: Entries, The End

Time to sit back, put your feet up on your desk and read the final 5 entries in The Jacket: Writing Competition.   They are all unusual, as usual. Don’t forget to visit the blogs of those who choose to have blogs.  … Continue reading

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The Jacket: Entries, Post Four

The contest is closed, but the goodness just keeps on rolling here at Peg-o-Leg’s The Jacket writing competition. You know the drill.  If not, look over to the right to read all about what’s going on here. This is the … Continue reading

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Everything I Need To Know In Life, I Learned From Star Trek

According to Robert Fulghum, we learn everything we need to know in kindergarten.  Not me.  No offense to Mr. Fulghum, but I learned most everything I’ll need in life from Star Trek.   Even about cancer. In the episode A Taste of … Continue reading

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The Jacket: Entries, Post Three

Happy Friday, and welcome to the next batch of entries in The Jacket: A Writing Competition.  If you’re breaking into a rousing chorus of “What’s It All About, Alfie?”  right about now, then 1)      You have good taste in music … Continue reading

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The Jacket: A Nagging

Just a little reminder that tomorrow is the deadline for submitting your entry in The Jacket: A Writing Competition. “Wha???” you ask. “What’s that all about?”  you demand. “Can I get fries with that?” you query thoughtfully. To find out … Continue reading

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Dear Beloved Investor

2011 was not a good year for us, financially.   I know we’re not alone. Our stock funds went down the toilet, our house is worth less than we owe on it and the bank now sends me a statement each month … Continue reading

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The Jacket: Entries, Post Two

The good news is, I had more entries for The Jacket Writing Competition than the big fat zero I was expecting.  Instead of coming up with a handful of new WordPress IDs so I could stuff my own inbox with … Continue reading

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The Jacket: Entries, Post One

Presented for your reading pleasure…the first batch of five entrants in The Jacket: A Writing Competition.  Click in the right-hand column (where you’ll see, coincidentally, a picture of a spiffy, green jacket) to find out what this is all about.  It will … Continue reading

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