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My Best Friend Won The Nobel Prize And I Stayed Home To Watch Toddlers & Tiaras

Posted on August 29, 2014 by pegoleg

Imagine your best friend won the Nobel prize.  Dignitaries, family and friends from all over the world would fly in to Stanislav or wherever, just to pay homage to the deserving honoree.  And imagine you didn’t go.  You stayed home, … Continue reading →

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Confessions Of A Serial Tweaker

Posted on June 4, 2014 by pegoleg

I’m convinced that the secret to good writing is effective rewriting. I’m also convinced that I take it too far. How I envy the easy, breezy, off-the-cuff writer. That’s not me.  I’m a serial “tweaker.” No, I don’t mean “twerker” … Continue reading →

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A Brief History Of WordPress As It Pertains To Why I Rarely Get Freshly Pressed Anymore

Posted on March 26, 2014 by pegoleg

The beginning Whiz kid Matt Mullenweg sits in his parents’ garage, hunched over a computer he crafted from salvaged parts.  He is anxiously looking for signs of activity on his newly launched blogging site, WordPress. “Hey, we have a subscriber!” … Continue reading →

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If You Don’t Post This On Your Facebook Page It Means You Want Me To Die

Posted on January 9, 2014 by pegoleg

Not counting Freshly Pressed, this is the post that gets the most views on this blog. It’s clear that the topic is one of grave concern for all, so I’m reposting as a public service. You’re welcome. I have a … Continue reading →

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She Really IS A Maineiac

Posted on December 31, 2013 by pegoleg

Sometimes one encounters a work of art so perfect, so moving, that one is compelled to share it with the entire world.  For me, that day is now, that art is this picture here. My friend Darla over at She’s … Continue reading →

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Like Two Ships That Pass In The Park

Posted on August 13, 2013 by pegoleg

“Small world!” That’s what we say when we bump into someone unexpectedly, or find out we know the same people.  But do you believe it?  Is it a small world after all, or is that just a Disney ride with … Continue reading →

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Freshly Pegged – Gone Fishin’

Posted on July 9, 2013 by pegoleg

Summertime, and the livin’ is easy. Fish are jumping, and the cotton is high. Freshly Pegged, is gonna be on vacation. But hush, little baby, don’t you cry. You’re busy.  I’m busy. The faboo writers I usually feature are busy.  … Continue reading →

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In The Merry Month Of June

Posted on June 3, 2013 by pegoleg

It’s a brand new month!  When you think of June, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? 1)      Summer vacation starts 2)      Father’s Day 3)      Weddings 4)      Graduations 5)      Peg-o-Leg Ha ha!  Trick question.  Of course it’s me, because … Continue reading →

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Thank You, Blogs I Follow. Thanks For Nothing.

Posted on May 16, 2013 by pegoleg

I love you. I hate you. I love your wonderful words, spun out like thread, woven into intricate tapestries that are by turns gossamer light or substantial as a good, wool blanket.  I love your glorious images; photos that capture … Continue reading →

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Freshly Pegged – Moi

Posted on May 1, 2013 by pegoleg

Have you ever sent a post out into the blogosphere, absolutely convinced it was going to be Freshly Pressed?  And then it wasn’t? You’re not alone. I’ve asked some fantastic bloggers to select the post that had them muttering,”THIS One … Continue reading →

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