Category Archives: Cancer Schmancer

The Princess and the Metaphorical Pea

Posted on April 19, 2020 by pegoleg

The Princess and the Metaphorical Pea* When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.  When life gives you a pandemic, add vodka.                                                                                           Unknown brilliant philosopher…being me I love to walk.  Be it a vigorous hike, or a leisurely stroll, meandering … Continue reading →

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Dancing Through the Raindrops

Posted on March 7, 2017 by pegoleg

Longfellow’s classic poem warns, “Into each life some rain must fall.”  But how are we supposed to cope when life seems to be a never-ending series of gully-washers? A couple of months ago I took a trip to Washington state … Continue reading →

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Magic Carpet Ride

Posted on September 29, 2015 by pegoleg

How we view the end of life is a reflection of how we view life itself  – it’s a question of perspective. Those of you who have been around here a while may recall that a couple of years ago … Continue reading →

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Dormant, Not Dead

Posted on April 8, 2015 by pegoleg

A couple of weeks ago I took a hike in one of my favorite parks.  A bad storm came through the area last summer and the park was closed for several months because of all the trees that were knocked … Continue reading →

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Why I Would Rather Try To Find The Funny Than The Meaning Of Life

Posted on January 5, 2015 by pegoleg

Some look at life’s journey as a pitched battle, and some as a noble quest. Either way, a smart knight should be prepared for the dragons he or she is bound to encounter along the way. My weapon of choice … Continue reading →

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It Is A Happy St. Patrick’s Day, Indeed!

Posted on March 17, 2014 by pegoleg

Five years ago today, my sister Lib had to cancel her annual St. Patrick’s Day party.  Our hometown always has a big parade, and her apartment is right on the parade route, the perfect location for viewing and celebrating.  She … Continue reading →

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Is It My Bad If I Feel Bad When My Bad Isn’t Very Bad?

Posted on March 14, 2014 by pegoleg

Ungrateful, angry, discontented…I’m sick of dealing with people with these lousy attitudes.  But how can I avoid myself? My friend Deb at The Monster In Your Closet got me thinking.  She does that a lot, and I wish she’d knock … Continue reading →

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I’m Absolutely Sure That Everything I Believe Might Possibly Be True

Posted on January 20, 2014 by pegoleg

“Obama is a communist.” “Republicans hate women.” “Your brother got cancer from drinking Coke.” These are actual things that real people said to me during the past week.  Each statement was delivered as fact.  With firm, fist-pounding-on-table certainty.  With an … Continue reading →

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Get Your Knockers Up to Fight Breast Cancer

Posted on May 31, 2013 by pegoleg

The athletes are trained. The spectators have their cheers down pat. There isn’t a pink t-shirt left to be had in the Windy City. We’re ready… for the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer: Chicago! It happens this weekend, June 1-2.  … Continue reading →

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Mary Poppins Is Full Of It

Posted on August 7, 2012 by pegoleg

The Disney classic Mary Poppins is one of my favorite movies.  Here’s a great song from that movie: Just a spoon full of sugar helps the medicine go down, in the most delightful way.  What a song!  It’s light, it’s … Continue reading →

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