Category Archives: General Ramblings

Deep thoughts on the human condition.

Little Red Hen’s Christmas Joy

Posted on December 18, 2017 by pegoleg

At this joyous time of year, many of you are sorting through your stash of previously received lame gifts, searching for likely candidates to regift.  In that same spirit, I am regifting a classic Christmas story from blog years of … Continue reading →

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Buffer Couple Saves Vacation

Posted on November 8, 2017 by pegoleg

Careful packing is crucial to a successful vacation with your honey.  The most important thing to bring along is a Buffer Couple. Have you ever done a fishing trip in the Midwest in the late fall?  There’s nothing like it.  … Continue reading →

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My Dad Had No Rhythm, Yet He Will Always Be Master Of The Dance

Posted on October 10, 2017 by pegoleg

  My Dad sired 9 children. He then topped that accomplishment by staying around, with our Mom, to raise every one of us. For that reason alone, he deserves to be Father of The Year. Not convinced? Here are a … Continue reading →

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When Did Buying Crap Become A Hobby?

Posted on September 14, 2017 by pegoleg

Most of us work to support our habits and save passion for the things we choose to do in our off-hours.  We pursue hobbies like… Collecting stamps, coins, or art Reading or writing Hiking or swimming Sewing or gardening Playing … Continue reading →

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In Defense Of The Fanny Pack

Posted on August 22, 2017 by pegoleg

There’s still time to get your vacation in before summer’s over, so this is a good time to review some of my helpful vacation fashion tips.   I have a fanny pack.  I am not being ironic.  I own a … Continue reading →

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Won’t The Real Peg Schulte Please Stand Up, Please Stand Up, Please Stand Up?

Posted on August 8, 2017 by pegoleg

“What’s in a name? That which we call a rose By any other name would smell as sweet.” ― William Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet Society now communicates electronically.  There’s nothing wrong with that, but some occasions still call for a … Continue reading →

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Meals On Wheels: Put Some Classy In Your Chassis

Posted on July 18, 2017 by pegoleg

What would you rather eat?  A grayish-brown burger on a squashed bun, limp fries in a greasy paper bag, all washed down with flat soda pop. Chilled vichyssoise, steak, asparagus with hollandaise sauce, roasted fingerling potatoes and strawberries, served on … Continue reading →

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Happy 4th of July From A True, Yankee Noodle Dandy!

Posted on July 3, 2017 by pegoleg

Independence Day is here.  This day marks the epic battle wherein Will Smith and Jeff Goldblum defeated evil aliens bent on taking over the world.  What many don’t know, however, is that Americans had been celebrating this day for many … Continue reading →

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How Men and Women Differ: Toilet Paper Version

Posted on June 16, 2017 by pegoleg

It’s time, once more, for a thrill-a-minute roller coaster ride through my brain.  A toilet paper roll-er coaster.  Hang on. Men and women may look at the same world, but they do not see the same things. Men tend to … Continue reading →

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My Uterus is Smarter Than My Head When It Comes to Babies

Posted on June 7, 2017 by pegoleg

When you get to be a “woman of a certain age”, like me, it makes you a little sad to realize that your body has retired from the business of producing life. After all, babies are sweet, adorable, and smell … Continue reading →

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