Category Archives: General Ramblings

Deep thoughts on the human condition.

Why I Wish I Were An Insect, Temporarily

A fly’s life doesn’t have much to recommend it.  After all, fine dining for flies involves stuff you scrape off your shoes, and they only live about 24 hours.  Nonetheless, the other day I wished I were a fly…on the … Continue reading

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Stop the Presses!

I got published! I can’t believe it. This is so exciting, I just had to share! Here’s how the whole, thrilling situation came to pass. Jan, the sales rep for our local newspaper, was in my office a few months … Continue reading

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I Love Me Some Oprah!

While everyone else was busy with holiday merriment, I was writing another note to Oprah. Work, work, work, work, work! Dear Oprah, Hi, it’s me again.  Just a reminder of why Oprah Magazine needs my blog. Check out today’s entry … Continue reading

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Time Machine Discovered. Build Me Up Buttercup Involved.

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 sang along reflexively.  I wasn’t alone.  I could hear a guy 2 … Continue reading

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No-Shave November

My sister told me her 17 year-old son, Andy, looks like a scruffy lion these days.  He says he is observing No-Shave November.  I had to laugh, admiring his creativity.  I mentioned this to my daughter, Gwen, and she said … Continue reading

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Oprah, Oprah, Wherefore Art Thou, Oprah?

Sent a little love note to Oprah today: Dear Oprah, It’s me again, writing to encourage you to read my blog https://pegoleg.wordpress.com/ I know this has been a super busy time for you.  You must be running ragged, what with … Continue reading

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Wanted: Cat Whisperer

Our cat, Beeby, has “issues”.  Bill and I moved the daybed in our home office out to the living room the other night.   All kinds of junk had been stored under there, including a couple of suitcases.  I piled it … Continue reading

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Operation: Dear Oprah. The Saga Continues

The Campaign marches on.  I sent Oprah another little note,  presented below.  Dear Oprah, Hello, it’s me again.  You may remember that I wrote a few months ago.  I had hoped to hear from you, but I am not discouraged.  … Continue reading

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Towels

Note to self:  After blogging, be sure to totally switch into Normal World mode before venturing forth. I worked on a blog entry before leaving the office for the YMCA the other day.  It was the first workday after the … Continue reading

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Campaign Update

The initial response to Operation: Dear Oprah has been gratifying.  Thank you to those of you who have committed to the Campaign!  Who are in it to win it, here for the long haul.  Wait – this might be scaring … Continue reading

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