Tag Archives: life

Dem Bones, Dem Bones

Posted on February 27, 2012 by pegoleg

You know those skeletons you see at Halloween? It turns out they’re not just seasonal decorations. Those are actual representations of what goes on in the human body. As someone who has recently lost over 60 pounds (yeah, we know, … Continue reading →

Posted in General Ramblings | Tagged bones, health, humor, life, Lisa Loopner, musings | 31 Comments

Colon Blow: Day 5

Posted on February 23, 2012 by pegoleg

Beans, beans, the magical fruit, the more you eat, the more you toot… for most people, this is just a little ditty that school kids sing. For me, it’s daily life. The hubby and I and a group of friends threw a party … Continue reading →

Posted in General Ramblings | Tagged beans, food, humor, life, musings, postaweek2012, why VanCamps should buy me new underwear | 83 Comments

Sinners & Tiaras: The Ash Wednesday Episode

Posted on February 20, 2012 by pegoleg

Some of you know my guilty secret of eternal shame; I love the show Toddlers & Tiaras. That should clue you that I like me a little bling now and again. Sometimes I have trouble balancing my love for the sparkly … Continue reading →

Posted in General Ramblings | Tagged Ash Wednesday, holidays, humor, Lent, life, musings, postaweek2012, religion, Toddlers & Tiaras, What's It All About Alfie? | 67 Comments

Move Over Bauhaus; Make Room For Bozo

Posted on February 16, 2012 by pegoleg

Louis 13th, Art Deco, Bauhaus, Mid-Century Modern… It is past time the firmament of classic design welcomes a long-neglected aesthetic. I’m referring, of course, to The Creepy Sad Clown motif. On a recent anthropological expedition (also known as my weekly … Continue reading →

Posted in General Ramblings | Tagged Architectural Digest, art, clowns, design, Emmett Kelly, fashion, humor, life, musings, postaweek2011 | 56 Comments

From Sea To Shining River

Posted on February 15, 2012 by pegoleg

What a difference a day makes. I had been “in country” for 5 days and the Sunshine State had yet to live up to its name. The weather ran the gamut from cloudy to drizzly to pouring down cats … Continue reading →

Posted in General Ramblings | Tagged Atlantic Ocean, humor, Illinois River, life, musings, nature, postaweek2012 | 51 Comments

Use An Interpreter When Speaking The Language of Love

Posted on February 13, 2012 by pegoleg

Looking for a Valentine’s Day gift for that special someone? The Bronx Zoo is once again raising funds for the Wildlife Conservation Society, and you can help. For only $10 you get to name one of the zoo’s 58,000 giant Madagascar hissing cockroaches after your own … Continue reading →

Posted in General Ramblings | Tagged Bronx Zoo, cockroaches, holidays, humor, life, love, musings, Valentine's Day, Wildlife Conservation Society | 28 Comments

Thursday Thoughts

Posted on February 2, 2012 by pegoleg

Just a few meanderings and housekeeping matters. I first started writing this post last Sunday, so it was originally titled Monday Moanings. Then I decided to go with a finished piece for Monday, and pushed this back a day. Had … Continue reading →

Posted in General Ramblings | Tagged family, humor, life, musings, shameless self-promotion, WordPress | 57 Comments

Ride My See-Saw

Posted on February 1, 2012 by pegoleg

It occurs to me that I might need glasses. Tonight at the Y I passed some loon on a treadmill who was making faces and flinging her arms around. It wasn’t until I was well past her that it occurred … Continue reading →

Posted in General Ramblings | Tagged Amblyopia, glasses, humor, life, musings, Sophia Loren, vanity thy name is Peg | 57 Comments

Americans Are Healthcare Weenies

Posted on January 30, 2012 by pegoleg

Does this sound familiar? “Ow, I broke my leg, I need a doctor!” or “I think I’m having a stroke. I’d better get to the hospital!” or “There’s an ice-pick sticking out of my eye … Continue reading →