Tag Archives: humor

Embracing the Whack-A-Mole Philosophy of Life

Posted on April 23, 2012 by pegoleg

  Cross that bridge when you come to it. Let tomorrow take care of itself. Que sera, sera. Don’t borrow trouble. These are all good mottos, but not for me. I’ve always been a worrywart.  I’ll get a troublesome “what-if” … Continue reading →

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Dear Political Opponent

Posted on April 18, 2012 by pegoleg

Dear Political Opponent, Our parties are at war.  It’s undeclared, of course; more of a military action, but no less real for that. The distance between us stretches as a vast, barren wasteland which few dare to cross.

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Step Away From the 1040 And Nobody Gets Hurt

Posted on April 16, 2012 by pegoleg

  Back away.  Back.  Away.  Now. I’ve got a sharpened #2 Ticonderoga pointed at my jugular, and I’m not afraid to use it. The floor is littered with broken pencils, crumpled 8863s and great tufts of naturally blond hair, pulled … Continue reading →

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Better Living Through Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups

Posted on April 11, 2012 by pegoleg

   Has this ever happened to you?  You’re invited to an event – maybe a swanky affair, maybe a family dinner – and you want to bring a special dessert.  Your heart is saying, “I can’t go wrong with Reese’s … Continue reading →

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We STILL Need More Taxes

Posted on April 9, 2012 by pegoleg

I wrote this piece last year and WordPress was kind enough to Freshly Press it.  Despite the publicity, Washington never called about implementing these great ideas. If you’re chummy with any of our elected officials, pass this on, OK? What’s wrong … Continue reading →

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When Synonyms Are Not Synonymous

Posted on April 5, 2012 by pegoleg

Here’s a post you may have missed last January. They say that people judge us by the words we use.  It is equally true that we show our own judgments by the words we choose.  Words can carry more baggage than … Continue reading →

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If You’re Staring At Your Lap While Dining With Me, You Best Be Playing With Yourself

Posted on April 2, 2012 by pegoleg

Repeat after me: “My phone is not invited to all of life’s parties.”

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The Jacket: Time To Hang It Up

Posted on March 31, 2012 by pegoleg

Polling is closed for The Jacket Writing Competition.  The people have spoken and we have a winner. Drumroll please…. Congratulations to Darla at She’s a Mainiac!  Whoo hoo!  It was neck and neck, but she narrowly edged out Shauntelle in … Continue reading →

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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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Save Me! I’m Becoming An Old Lady

Posted on March 27, 2012 by pegoleg

My first grade teacher, Miss Lisk… The children’s room librarian in my hometown, Mrs. Newbury… Our piano teacher, Granny Meiloch… Both of my great aunts, Elenora & Margaret… To this firmament, this veritable pantheon of old ladies can now be added … Continue reading →

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