Tag Archives: life

Little Gratitude: A Guest Post

Posted on January 20, 2012 by pegoleg

Today I am privileged to be guest posting over at the blog of oh, so talented writer/blogger Deborah Bryan at The Monster In Your Closet. Deborah’s writing is clear and compelling as she talks about life with her adorable son … Continue reading →

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An Apology from A Bloggy Scab

Posted on January 19, 2012 by pegoleg

I am a scab, and I’m sorry. Yesterday was supposed to be a total internet blackout in support of an issue that is vital to all of us.  Google, Wikipedia, WordPress and many other sites, big and small, blacked out … Continue reading →

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What’s In A Name? A Case For Hoarders

Posted on January 18, 2012 by pegoleg

It seems to me that people consider hoarding a BAD thing, ever since that TV show, Hoarders, started running on A&E.  I don’t see it that way.  Hoarding can be a fun and rewarding hobby.  The problem is that the … Continue reading →

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Love/Hate Relationship: One Woman’s Search For A Dress

Posted on January 12, 2012 by pegoleg

  One of the worst things about losing a lot of weight is that nothing fits anymore. Ha ha ha!  Good one, eh?  But, seriously.  One of the very BEST things about losing a lot of weight is that you … Continue reading →

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52 Is Not 22

Posted on January 9, 2012 by pegoleg

I am 52-years-old.  That means that I have also been 22-years-old.   If you have not yet experienced both, believe me when I tell you that 52 is not 22.  In fact, the two ages barely speak the same language.  Here are … Continue reading →

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The Magical, Freshly Pressed Day

Posted on December 29, 2011 by pegoleg

(cue opening song from Legally Blonde) The day starts like any other day.  Maybe you’re in the middle of scrubbing the toilet, or playing with your kids.  Maybe you’re working; selling some insurance.  (Do you have enough life insurance?  Does anyone, really?)  … Continue reading →

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Garcon, Treadmill For One!

Posted on December 27, 2011 by pegoleg

Be sure to tip your maitre d’ sweat. The world is facing a cataclysmic problem.  The supply of essential resources will shortly be woefully inadequate to meet demand.  How will we allocate those resources?  Why have pundits been strangely silent on this … Continue reading →

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The True Meaning of Christmas

Posted on December 22, 2011 by pegoleg

My husband’s grandfather was a talented woodcarver.  One of his most beautiful creations is a nativity set that my in-laws always display at Christmas time.  When our kids were little, they couldn’t resist handling the smooth, wooden figures.  Being a wise woman and … Continue reading →

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Last Minute Gift Ideas To Keep You From Becoming Ebenezer Screwed

Posted on December 21, 2011 by pegoleg

Christmas is only a couple of days away.  The cards are written, the presents are bought, wrapped and under the tree, and now everyone can sit back and enjoy the season. Everyone except you.  You haven’t done anything to get … Continue reading →

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You Can’t Take It With You? Just Watch Me.

Posted on December 19, 2011 by pegoleg

I read a lovely post about how “things” are not important in the final analysis.  When we die, our stuff will go to people who probably won’t appreciate it like we do.  If it’s worth anything, our heirs will sell … Continue reading →

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