Category Archives: General Ramblings

Deep thoughts on the human condition.

Use An Interpreter When Speaking The Language of Love

Posted on February 13, 2012 by pegoleg

  Looking for a Valentine’s Day gift for that special someone? The Bronx Zoo is once again raising funds for the Wildlife Conservation Society, and you can help.  For only $10 you get to name one of the zoo’s 58,000 giant Madagascar hissing cockroaches after your own … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts

Posted on February 2, 2012 by pegoleg

Just a few meanderings and housekeeping matters. I first started writing this post last Sunday, so it was originally titled Monday Moanings.  Then I decided to go with a finished piece for Monday, and pushed this back a day.  Had … Continue reading →

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Ride My See-Saw

Posted on February 1, 2012 by pegoleg

It occurs to me that I might need glasses. Tonight at the Y I passed some loon on a treadmill who was making faces and flinging her arms around.  It wasn’t until I was well past her that it occurred … Continue reading →

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Americans Are Healthcare Weenies

Posted on January 30, 2012 by pegoleg

Does this sound familiar?            “Ow, I broke my leg, I need a doctor!”                              or            “I think I’m having a stroke. I’d better get to the hospital!”                              or            “There’s an ice-pick sticking out of my eye … Continue reading →

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I Am The Secret Love Child of Erma Bombeck and Dave Barry

Posted on January 25, 2012 by pegoleg

A kind reader recently commented that I reminded her of Erma Bombeck.  That is a sure route to my heart as she was (and remains) one of my favorite comedy writers.  It reminded me that many new readers may not have been around … Continue reading →

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An Apology from A Bloggy Scab

Posted on January 19, 2012 by pegoleg

I am a scab, and I’m sorry. Yesterday was supposed to be a total internet blackout in support of an issue that is vital to all of us.  Google, Wikipedia, WordPress and many other sites, big and small, blacked out … Continue reading →

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What’s In A Name? A Case For Hoarders

Posted on January 18, 2012 by pegoleg

It seems to me that people consider hoarding a BAD thing, ever since that TV show, Hoarders, started running on A&E.  I don’t see it that way.  Hoarding can be a fun and rewarding hobby.  The problem is that the … Continue reading →

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Ding Dong, The Twinkie’s Dead

Posted on January 16, 2012 by pegoleg

The food industry was shocked last week when giant Hostess Brands Inc. announced they were declaring bankruptcy. The baker, best known for such snacks as the iconic Twinkie, seeks reorganization under Chapter 11 as it struggles to come up with … Continue reading →

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Love/Hate Relationship: One Woman’s Search For A Dress

Posted on January 12, 2012 by pegoleg

  One of the worst things about losing a lot of weight is that nothing fits anymore. Ha ha ha!  Good one, eh?  But, seriously.  One of the very BEST things about losing a lot of weight is that you … Continue reading →

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52 Is Not 22

Posted on January 9, 2012 by pegoleg

I am 52-years-old.  That means that I have also been 22-years-old.   If you have not yet experienced both, believe me when I tell you that 52 is not 22.  In fact, the two ages barely speak the same language.  Here are … Continue reading →

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