Tag Archives: humor

The Jacket: A Sordid Past Revealed

Posted on March 26, 2012 by pegoleg

When The Jacket came to me, its history was a mystery (hey, that rhymes!)  Come with me now, back, back, back in time…about a month.  I hunted down this great, vintage, green polyester jacket at the Goodwill, bagged it and hauled … Continue reading →

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The Jacket: Polling Is Open

Posted on March 23, 2012 by pegoleg

The finalists in The Jacket Writing Competition have been selected. Boy, howdy this was tough!  I asked a distinguished panel of 3 judges to review the entries for me.  Our criteria was simple: we were looking for an interesting story, told well.  We … Continue reading →

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Old Drivers Are Making Me Crazy. Young Ones, Too.

Posted on March 22, 2012 by pegoleg

It used to be funny to make cracks about women drivers.  Now we know that such comments are sexist and demeaning.   Besides, gender has nothing to do with driving ability.  All the truly bad drivers are either really old or … Continue reading →

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Horton Hatches The Post

Posted on March 19, 2012 by pegoleg

I write in my head.  That’s probably true for most writers. You start with an idea: a tiny, fragile egg to be protected and nurtured.  While my body is working out, washing dishes and folding clothes, my mind is elsewhere.  … Continue reading →

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The Jacket: Entries, The End

Posted on March 16, 2012 by pegoleg

Time to sit back, put your feet up on your desk and read the final 5 entries in The Jacket: Writing Competition.   They are all unusual, as usual. Don’t forget to visit the blogs of those who choose to have blogs.  … Continue reading →

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The Jacket: Entries, Post Four

Posted on March 14, 2012 by pegoleg

The contest is closed, but the goodness just keeps on rolling here at Peg-o-Leg’s The Jacket writing competition. You know the drill.  If not, look over to the right to read all about what’s going on here. This is the … 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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The Jacket: Entries, Post Three

Posted on March 9, 2012 by pegoleg

Happy Friday, and welcome to the next batch of entries in The Jacket: A Writing Competition.  If you’re breaking into a rousing chorus of “What’s It All About, Alfie?”  right about now, then 1)      You have good taste in music … Continue reading →

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The Jacket: A Nagging

Posted on March 8, 2012 by pegoleg

Just a little reminder that tomorrow is the deadline for submitting your entry in The Jacket: A Writing Competition. “Wha???” you ask. “What’s that all about?”  you demand. “Can I get fries with that?” you query thoughtfully. To find out … Continue reading →

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Dear Beloved Investor

Posted on March 6, 2012 by pegoleg

2011 was not a good year for us, financially.   I know we’re not alone. Our stock funds went down the toilet, our house is worth less than we owe on it and the bank now sends me a statement each month … Continue reading →

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