Tag Archives: family

Little Red Hen’s Christmas Tale

Posted on December 1, 2011 by pegoleg

Like many of you, I spent much of the long, Thanksgiving weekend putting up Christmas decorations.  This joyous experience reminded me of a classic children’s story (which has been a classic since I made it up last year.) Gather round, my kiddies, while … Continue reading →

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Biggest Loser: Family Edition. To the Victor Goes The Spoils

Posted on November 15, 2011 by pegoleg

Victory is sweet.  In fact, I happen to know that it tastes a lot like pumpkin pancakes. For those who have been following my blog, you know this was the summer (and then some) of the family weight-loss challenge.  Talk … Continue reading →

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Biggest Loser: Family Edition. Who Stole The Kishka?

Posted on October 25, 2011 by pegoleg

Warning!!!  The following may not be suitable for more sensitive readers. After a long, hard summer of the family weight-loss challenge, the pounds are really coming off.  “That’s great!” you say.  “Whoo hoo!” you enthuse.   “You must be thrilled.” you … Continue reading →

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Falling As Verb, Noun and State of Mind

Posted on October 12, 2011 by pegoleg

The sky blue sky is dotted with cotton balls: the air, crisp as McIntosh apples.  Maple, oak and sumac fight for supremacy in an all-out color war to the death. I’ve got an important meeting this afternoon, one I can’t … Continue reading →

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Biggest Loser: Family Edition. One New Pound

Posted on September 23, 2011 by pegoleg

The mansions on the main street in my hometown were built in the 1800s with money earned by Michigan lumber barons.  I was always fascinated by the stories of their exploits up north.  Which is why it is fitting that I … Continue reading →

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GS Phone Home

Posted on August 29, 2011 by pegoleg

We are witnessing the end of an era.  Ever since Alexander Graham Bell used his new-fangled invention to say “elementary” to his assistant, Watson, the phone call has been the communication gold standard.  Not any more.  People under 25 would … Continue reading →

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Biggest Loser: Family Edition. How Low Can You Go?

Posted on August 23, 2011 by pegoleg

The gloves have come off in the family weight loss challenge, and it isn’t pretty. When my sister, Terry, first suggested that the women in my family use this summer to lose weight and get fit, I joined in.  (Check … Continue reading →

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When Johnny Comes Marching Home Again…Hurrah?

Posted on August 15, 2011 by pegoleg

When your kids go away to college, they enter the Grownup Twilight Zone.  They enjoy most of the privileges of adulthood, with few of the responsibilities.  (One doesn’t count the minimal coursework required to keep one’s academic head above water.)  … Continue reading →

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Biggest Loser: Family Edition. Doing the Cha-Cha

Posted on August 12, 2011 by pegoleg

“Step forward with the right foot, then again with the left.  Good!”  “Now back one with the right foot.  That’s it.  Now cha-cha!” The summer’s family weight loss challenge is like an Arthur Murray dance class.  Every week I do … Continue reading →

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MAB SmackDown: Raw

Posted on July 28, 2011 by pegoleg

I’m a peaceable woman.  I abhor violence and am filled with the milk of human kindness.  Yet, at this moment I am looking forward with all my being to witnessing an epic takedown; a beating so brutal it will be … Continue reading →

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