Tag Archives: life

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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One Small Step, One Giant Leap

Posted on June 24, 2013 by pegoleg

Nothing makes a parent’s heart melt quite like their baby’s first, tottering steps into the safety of their loving arms.  Enjoy those moments because as soon as your kids master walking, they start to run – away from you. When … 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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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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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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My Knee Jerk Reaction Would Be To Kick You In The Knee, Jerk

Posted on April 26, 2013 by pegoleg

My physical reflexes have never been what they once were.  My mental reflexes are probably worse. Yet if a verbal hammer hits a certain spot in my brain, the guy wielding that hammer is probably gonna get a reflexive kick … Continue reading →

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Get Those Children Out of The Muddy, Muddy!

Posted on April 19, 2013 by pegoleg

Q: What time is it when an ark floats by your house? A: Time to call your insurance agent. Ha ha!  Hysterical, right?  We insurance agents have millions of those gems.  I usually save them for clients.  When they realize … Continue reading →

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To Smile Or Not To Smile? That Is The Question

Posted on April 8, 2013 by pegoleg

You have a split second to respond.  There are no do-overs.   Choose poorly and you risk being tagged as Stuck-up Bitch or Village Idiot. I’m talking about navigating the no-man’s land between seeing someone, and  figuring out if it’s someone … Continue reading →

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Fear & Loathing In The ½ Price Easter Candy Aisle

Posted on April 4, 2013 by pegoleg

What do 4-for-$1 Cadbury Crème Eggs and an up-thrust of daffodils have in common?  Both are important clues that may help me to finally understand…myself. I’ve been feeling a little blue lately. By a little blue I mean sad.  Very … Continue reading →

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