Tag Archives: humor

Mortal Kombat: Battle For The Monkey Bars

Posted on July 1, 2013 by pegoleg

Ask anybody over 40 about their childhood and they’re sure to blather on about “the good old days.” Bull-doodies. Early-onset dementia, coupled with a tendency to view the past through rose-colored glasses, means most old people can’t tell fantasy from … Continue reading →

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The Last Straw That Broke the Camel-back Sofa

Posted on June 17, 2013 by pegoleg

I had trouble getting my iPod to shut down after my workout tonight.  As a result, I ran screaming through the YMCA, smashed all the machines with a baseball bat and burned the place to the ground. At first glance … Continue reading →

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My Dad Has No Rhythm, Yet He Is Still Master Of The Dance

Posted on June 14, 2013 by pegoleg

This post was my Father’s Day gift to my Dad two years ago.  It had the honor of being Freshly Pressed and remains one of my (and my readers’) favorites. I love you, Dad!

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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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Get Your Knockers Up to Fight Breast Cancer

Posted on May 31, 2013 by pegoleg

The athletes are trained. The spectators have their cheers down pat. There isn’t a pink t-shirt left to be had in the Windy City. We’re ready… for the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer: Chicago! It happens this weekend, June 1-2.  … Continue reading →

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What To Do When Mother Nature Crashes the Wedding: A Bride’s Guide

Posted on May 30, 2013 by pegoleg

Congratulations – you’re getting married! One of the most crucial decisions you’ll make is where to have the wedding.   If you’re like many brides, you’ve tuned out advice from clueless old fogies (i.e. your parents) and listened to your Inner … Continue reading →

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Playing Musical Blogs – Movies Teach Us

Posted on May 23, 2013 by pegoleg

Thoughtsy from Thoughts Appear is traveling this week on businesswoman’s business, so she asked me to stop by her place and check on things while she was away.  I let myself in with the key I found under the “Wipe … 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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I Have My Mother’s Hands

Posted on May 9, 2013 by pegoleg

I have my mother’s hands.   That’s not something I’ve ever taken as a compliment – no offense, Mom. Our hands are broad and short-fingered.   A network of lines criss-crosses both palm and back.  The adjectives “sturdy” and “capable” come to mind when … 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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