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Once Upon A Mattress (or When I Knew I Was A Grownup)

Posted on March 14, 2011 by pegoleg

My back against the staircase wall, I braced one foot against the banister.  I didn’t dare swipe at the tears streaming down my face.  It took both hands on the mattress’ flimsy handle to keep it from sliding down the … Continue reading →

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Public Enemy #1 Eludes Fitness Police

Posted on March 10, 2011 by pegoleg

I had one of the Fitness Police’s 10 Most Wanted in my sights, and I let her slip away. I had just parked in the YMCA parking lot when another car pulled alongside.  The driver and I got out at the … Continue reading →

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Victoria Is Got A Secret

Posted on March 4, 2011 by pegoleg

Victoria’s Secret, that purveyor of fine lingerie, has just launched a new commercial for spring.   The title is “Incredible”.   And so it is.  A parade of Lolitas struts toward the camera, their nubile bodies clad in tiny, brightly colored panties and … Continue reading →

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Paper Pulp Fiction

Posted on March 2, 2011 by pegoleg

There is a disturbing trend taking hold in America.  If you read the headlines, you know I’m talking about the escalation of tree rage. You can go into any hardware or home-improvement store in America and find trimmers, loppers, and cans … Continue reading →

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Using Technology To Avoid Commitment (The Padded Room Variety)

Posted on February 28, 2011 by pegoleg

I talk to myself. Which is OK, except I’ve started answering me back.  Sometimes I have long, involved discussions with me while puttering around the house.  I’m a sparkling self-conversationalist!  I also talk to the TV and the cat, but … Continue reading →

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Breach of Promise

Posted on February 25, 2011 by pegoleg

You came into my drab life unannounced.  I didn’t seek you.  I had become resigned to being out in the cold.  Suddenly you were there and life was bright, mellow sunshine. You seduced me by degrees. I thought that you were here to … Continue reading →

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Who Are You?

Posted on February 23, 2011 by pegoleg

An all too familiar scene: “Hey, Peg!” Me, squinting: “Hey yourself, mmpphh.”  Do I know you? Is that a woman? Her: “How’ve you been?” Me, smiling, mind furiously racing:  “Great!  Never better!  How are YOU?” Client?  Works out at the Y?  … Continue reading →

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Short Little Attention Span Theatre

Posted on February 21, 2011 by pegoleg

  Technologically Divertable Division     “To be or not to be, that is the question. Whether ’tis nobler in the mind to suffer the Slings and Arrows of outrageous (bzzz, bzzz)… of outrageous”  (bzzz, bzzz)… “Just a sec.” (tippity … Continue reading →

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Songfluenza Outbreak Nearly An Epidemic

Posted on February 18, 2011 by pegoleg

I’ve picked up a nasty virus.  It is just getting started, but already I am fuzzy headed and can’t think straight.    This is the worst case of Songfluenza I have ever had.  It’s an especially virulent strain involving “The Lonely … Continue reading →

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How I Know That Spring Will Come

Posted on February 17, 2011 by pegoleg

The town’s parking meter maid resumed her rounds this morning after a winter hiatus.  The birds are chirping, the snow is melting and the thermometer is supposed to hit 50 today.  But that isn’t how I know that spring will … Continue reading →

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