Tag Archives: life

Move Over Comcast And AT&T: Drucker-Net Is Here

Posted on January 3, 2011 by pegoleg

State-of-the-art technology for rural America You people in the big cities have no idea – NO IDEA – what those in the sticks have to go through to stay connected and keep up some semblance of sophistication. I was talking … Continue reading →

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Treadmill For One, Garcon!

Posted on December 29, 2010 by pegoleg

The world is facing a cataclysmic problem that is bearing down on us at the speed of George Jetson walking Astro on that space treadmill, yet I’ve not seen one answer to this burning question: when the supply of essential … Continue reading →

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Barkeep, Another Round of Fermented Yak Snot for My Buddies!

Posted on December 22, 2010 by pegoleg

Everything is ALWAYS simpler for guys.  My last blog post was about how shopping for clothes strains the mother/daughter bond.  My brother-in-law, John, said he was glad he was a guy.  Relations with his Dad are simple – pizza, beer … Continue reading →

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I Shop, Therefore I Am Enlightened

Posted on December 20, 2010 by pegoleg

French philosopher Rene Descartes said “I think, therefore I am. ”  I’ve heard women say, “I shop, therefore I am.”  Philosophical shopping maven that I am, I say, “I shop, therefore I am enlightened.” The other day I noticed two women … Continue reading →

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Life Saving Holiday Hints for The Very, Very Wealthy

Posted on December 17, 2010 by pegoleg

The joyful Christmas season is, unfortunately, also a time of increased accidents.  This year the super-wealthy are at even greater risk.  Why?  Because the death tax rate in the U.S. is going up on 1/1/11.  This tax, also known as the … Continue reading →

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A Chicken’s Work Is Never Done (Little Red Hen’s Christmas Tale)

Posted on December 15, 2010 by pegoleg

Once upon a time,  Little Red Hen lived in a cozy little coop with her happy little family.  It was Christmas time and Little Red Hen thought some decorations would add to their holiday joy. “Who will help me set up the tree?” she asked. “Not I”, said the rooster.  “Not … Continue reading →

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Wal-Mart, The Musical

Posted on December 8, 2010 by pegoleg

Most Americans have been to Wal-Mart.  But you haven’t truly experienced it until you see Wal-Mart, The Musical.   I attended a performance just a few days ago.  The entire play takes place in a Super Wal-Mart.  It is Sunday afternoon … Continue reading →

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Why I Wish I Were An Insect, Temporarily

Posted on December 2, 2010 by pegoleg

A fly’s life doesn’t have much to recommend it.  After all, fine dining for flies involves stuff you scrape off your shoes, and they only live about 24 hours.  Nonetheless, the other day I wished I were a fly…on the … Continue reading →

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Time Machine Discovered. Build Me Up Buttercup Involved.

Posted on November 24, 2010 by pegoleg

I have discovered the secret to time travel. I was in a store the other day when the radio played Build Me Up Buttercup by The Foundations.  I sang along reflexively.  I wasn’t alone.  I could hear a guy 2 … Continue reading →

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No-Shave November

Posted on November 22, 2010 by pegoleg

My sister told me her 17 year-old son, Andy, looks like a scruffy lion these days.  He says he is observing No-Shave November.  I had to laugh, admiring his creativity.  I mentioned this to my daughter, Gwen, and she said … Continue reading →

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