Category Archives: General Ramblings

Deep thoughts on the human condition.

Change Would Do You Good

Posted on February 15, 2011 by pegoleg

Last week I posted a beginners guide to the new language, Euphemish. (check out my post “New Language Discovered” to get up-to-speed).  From time to time I’ll present more advanced concepts for the inquiring student. Today, we’ll explore the Euphemish term, Rate Change … Continue reading →

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When Speaking the Language of Love, Better Bring an Interpreter

Posted on February 14, 2011 by pegoleg

    Looking for a last-minute Valentine’s Day gift for that special someone? “Nothing says forever like a cockroach,” according to the Bronx Zoo.   For only $10, you can help raise funds for the Wildlife Conservation Society by naming one … Continue reading →

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New Language Discovered!

Posted on February 10, 2011 by pegoleg

Quickly adopted by politicians and advertisers. A little old lady was holding up my line at the grocery store.  She was trying to return a carton of ice cream. “It says New & Improved but it tastes the same.” She said, … Continue reading →

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Top Goat Selling Techniques

Posted on February 8, 2011 by pegoleg

I was reading a business magazine the other day when I came across an article: “Top Goat Selling Techniques.”  It was a major, national magazine targeting corporate America.   I was a little surprised the publishers thought that goats would be a … Continue reading →

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The Best 10 Minutes Of The Day

Posted on February 7, 2011 by pegoleg

  Bzzzz Bzzzz Bzzzz   The sand is warm under the towel.  A jasmine-scented breeze cools my back, bared to the hot sun.   The pounding surf is a lullaby. The piper must be paid. Bzzzz Bzzz Bzzz  A bee?  Is there a bee on the … Continue reading →

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

Posted on February 3, 2011 by pegoleg

I’m tired of living a lie.  I’ve kept quiet as long as I could, but the time has come to speak out.  I suspect I am the secret love child of Dave Barry and Erma Bombeck. I have long thought … Continue reading →

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How’s An Honest Writer Supposed to Compete with Nekked Bubbies?

Posted on February 1, 2011 by pegoleg

    An Open Letter To WordPress My post yesterday was a witty rant about the improper use of stop signs.  Nobody actually read it, though, because WordPress put my stop sign picture up next to a shot of a … Continue reading →

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Stop Sign 101 – A Refresher Course

Posted on January 31, 2011 by pegoleg

  What is a stop sign?  What should you do when you see one?  There seems to be a lot of confusion out there about these seemingly simple concepts.   Here is a short refresher course,  presented as a public service by the Institute for … Continue reading →

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When Synonyms Are Not Synonymous

Posted on January 28, 2011 by pegoleg

They say that people judge us by the words we use.  It is equally true that we show our own judgments by the words we choose.  Words can carry more baggage than the United Airlines carousel at O’Hare.  I am constantly … Continue reading →

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How I Discovered My Super Powers

Posted on January 26, 2011 by pegoleg

When I was a kid I wanted to be a super hero and fight for truth, justice and the American Way.  I secretly knew I must have  super powers – I only needed to  discover them. Fast-forward 40 years.  My super … Continue reading →

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