Tag Archives: family

When Johnny Comes Marching Home Again…Revisited

Posted on May 16, 2012 by pegoleg

We just moved youngest daughter Gwen home from college for the summer.   It’s so great to have her sweet little face around the house again!   Not that I’ve actually seen her face. She sleeps during the day and stays up all … Continue reading →

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My Mother’s Hands

Posted on May 10, 2012 by pegoleg

I have my mother’s hands.   That’s not something I’ve ever taken as a compliment – no offense, Mom.

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Didja Hear About This?

Posted on March 29, 2012 by pegoleg

Why do people think that whatever they are reading is more important than what you’re doing?  My dad and I were sitting companionably in his living room, each buried behind our respective sections of the Sunday paper.  I was perusing … Continue reading →

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Everything I Need To Know In Life, I Learned From Star Trek

Posted on March 12, 2012 by pegoleg

According to Robert Fulghum, we learn everything we need to know in kindergarten.  Not me.  No offense to Mr. Fulghum, but I learned most everything I’ll need in life from Star Trek.   Even about cancer. In the episode A Taste of … 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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Little Gratitude: A Guest Post

Posted on January 20, 2012 by pegoleg

Today I am privileged to be guest posting over at the blog of oh, so talented writer/blogger Deborah Bryan at The Monster In Your Closet. Deborah’s writing is clear and compelling as she talks about life with her adorable son … Continue reading →

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The True Meaning of Christmas

Posted on December 22, 2011 by pegoleg

My husband’s grandfather was a talented woodcarver.  One of his most beautiful creations is a nativity set that my in-laws always display at Christmas time.  When our kids were little, they couldn’t resist handling the smooth, wooden figures.  Being a wise woman and … Continue reading →

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Last Minute Gift Ideas To Keep You From Becoming Ebenezer Screwed

Posted on December 21, 2011 by pegoleg

Christmas is only a couple of days away.  The cards are written, the presents are bought, wrapped and under the tree, and now everyone can sit back and enjoy the season. Everyone except you.  You haven’t done anything to get … Continue reading →

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My Sister-In-Law Is Ruining the U.S. Economy

Posted on December 16, 2011 by pegoleg

My sister-in-law, Lisa, just announced she is starting a diet.  With 3 weeks to go until Christmas.  This is wrong on so many levels.  Besides the masochistic overtones, we have to consider how such a move might affect the nation’s economic recovery. … Continue reading →

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When Reality TV Almost Becomes Reality

Posted on December 5, 2011 by pegoleg

The Kardashians, real housewives, toddlers in tiaras, the Jersey shore crew…this is just the tip of the iceberg of reality TV stars we love to hate.  I have joined in heaping scorn on them on more than one occasion.   That makes … Continue reading →

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