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Biggest Loser: Family Edition. To the Victor Goes The Spoils

Posted on November 15, 2011 by pegoleg

Victory is sweet.  In fact, I happen to know that it tastes a lot like pumpkin pancakes. For those who have been following my blog, you know this was the summer (and then some) of the family weight-loss challenge.  Talk … Continue reading →

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SAD, Mad and Lonely

Posted on November 10, 2011 by pegoleg

Dim, dingy, drab Dank, despairing Gloomy, glowerous Misty, murky Inky Somber, stygian Dark.  Dark.  Dark. At 5pm, I fall back into a world from which all light and laughter have been sucked.   If I don’t see some DAYLIGHT soon, … Continue reading →

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We’ll Go Dressing In The Dark…

Posted on November 8, 2011 by pegoleg

Marriage is all about perspective.  Everything depends on your viewing angle. Yesterday morning I got up earlier than my husband, Bill.  We work together, and both need to get to the office by 8:30.  I was silently putting the finishing … Continue reading →

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Big Brother Marketing: A Nightmare In One Act

Posted on November 1, 2011 by pegoleg

A scene in the not too distant future… Location: Staples Advanced Marketing Division office.  Two men are working before a large computer screen. Young Marketing Intern: “OK, it’s 3 in the afternoon and target market “Peg” is napping.”  (screen before … Continue reading →

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Looking for Mr. Morpheus

Posted on October 27, 2011 by pegoleg

  There is a special time in a girl’s life when the mysteries of her sex are revealed to her.   It’s a magical time of change and growth.  She becomes a woman.  Time passes.  Hopes & dreams.   Babies may come, … Continue reading →

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Biggest Loser: Family Edition. Who Stole The Kishka?

Posted on October 25, 2011 by pegoleg

Warning!!!  The following may not be suitable for more sensitive readers. After a long, hard summer of the family weight-loss challenge, the pounds are really coming off.  “That’s great!” you say.  “Whoo hoo!” you enthuse.   “You must be thrilled.” you … Continue reading →

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Banking Days And Boogie Nights

Posted on October 21, 2011 by pegoleg

I was heading into the bank drive-through when The Hustle came on the oldies station.  I cranked it up.  My sensible Toyota Rav-4 morphed into a time machine and I was transported back to “Uncle Dunkels“.  Disco is king and this is the … Continue reading →

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Smartphone Apps We Could Really Use

Posted on October 18, 2011 by pegoleg

You can’t play Angry Birds all the time.  Wouldn’t it be great if you could find smartphone apps to help when you have to deal with real life? Look no further. Turn your phone into a personal speech modifier with … Continue reading →

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Happy Anniversary, Baby!

Posted on October 14, 2011 by pegoleg

It’s my anniversary.   I first put cyber pen to paper at WordPress one year ago today. My sister Lib and I went to Ireland in 2009.   I was sending excruciatingly detailed emails of our trip to my family, and someone suggested I … Continue reading →

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Falling As Verb, Noun and State of Mind

Posted on October 12, 2011 by pegoleg

The sky blue sky is dotted with cotton balls: the air, crisp as McIntosh apples.  Maple, oak and sumac fight for supremacy in an all-out color war to the death. I’ve got an important meeting this afternoon, one I can’t … Continue reading →

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