Category Archives: General Ramblings

Deep thoughts on the human condition.

And The Oscar for Best Performance in a Dickens Tragedy Goes To…My Dog

Posted on August 11, 2015 by pegoleg

  Dogs are man’s best friends and devoted companions.  And if they had fingers, most of us would be wrapped around their littlest one. Our dog, Sally, is a master manipulator.  Here’s a typical evening at home. We live out … Continue reading →

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Are You A Wuss?

Posted on August 4, 2015 by pegoleg

I’d like to think I’m the kind of person who would rush into a burning building to save somebody’s cat.  But when it comes to scary or gory stuff?   I’m a total wuss. My friend Susie at Susie Lindau’s … Continue reading →

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What Does Your Avatar Say About You?

Posted on July 30, 2015 by pegoleg

Avatar noun av·a·tar \ˈa-və-ˌtär\ 1:  the incarnation of a Hindu deity (as Vishnu) 2a :  an incarnation in human form b :  an embodiment (as of a concept or philosophy) often in a person 3:  a variant phase or version … Continue reading →

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The 3 Most Powerful Letters In The English Language

Posted on July 24, 2015 by pegoleg

Words can be powerful weapons, but one little suffix can beat them all.  Three letters provide a mighty shield for the user to hide behind. I’m talking about “ish.” “ish” means neither yes nor no.  It admits while admitting nothing.  … Continue reading →

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I Know Why The Caged Chicken Clucks

Posted on July 21, 2015 by pegoleg

          Actually, I don’t know why the caged chicken clucks.  But Brad Pitt does. Pitt lashed out at retail giant Costco last week, saying they are laying an egg with their treatment of the chickens that … Continue reading →

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Merely A Slip Of The Tongue

Posted on July 18, 2015 by pegoleg

Originally posted on nudge. wink. report.:
? An apparently famous person, Ariana Grande, set off a minor firestorm last week when her tongue came in contact with a tray of donuts. Said donuts were on the counter of a donut…

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How I-94 Construction Traffic Is Like The Greek Debt Crisis

Posted on July 10, 2015 by pegoleg

  It’s human nature to look out for #1, but those who make this their life’s mantra are full of #2. Last weekend I drove from my now-home in Illinois to my childhood home in Michigan for a quintessential 4th … Continue reading →

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Music Is A Time Machine

Posted on July 1, 2015 by pegoleg

I have discovered the secret to time travel. I was in a store the other day when the radio played Build Me Up Buttercup by The Foundations.  I wasn’t the only person who started singing along.  I could hear some … Continue reading →

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The Dark Side of Freshly Pressed: Handling the Highs and Lows

Posted on June 25, 2015 by pegoleg

You may not know that I’ve had the honor of being Freshly Pressed a couple of times. You probably didn’t notice the pop-up box containing a list of Freshly Pressed posts that appears every 3 seconds on my blog, the … Continue reading →

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Tupperware Party Hearty Without Me

Posted on June 23, 2015 by pegoleg

I have a confession to make. I don’t want you to think less of me, but what kind of relationship can we have if it is built on a foundation of lies? The time has come to tell the truth. … Continue reading →

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