Tag Archives: musings

Top 10 Signs You’re Living in an Over 55 Community

Posted on February 6, 2023 by pegoleg

Active Adult, Senior Living, Over 55, Retirement Resort.  Whatever you call it, sticking a bunch of old people together behind guarded security fences doesn’t seem like a recipe for fun and frivolity, does it?  I beg to differ. As my … Continue reading →

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Life Is But a Song…And Dance

Posted on July 30, 2018 by pegoleg

Some people think they were born at the wrong time; adventurers wish they had lived in 900 AD when Vikings sailed the seas, and fleshy women yearn for the 1600s when their bodies would have been the feminine ideal in … Continue reading →

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My Mother’s Hands

Posted on July 17, 2018 by pegoleg

  I have my mother’s hands.   That’s not something I’ve ever taken as a compliment – no offense, Mom. Our hands are broad and short-fingered.   A network of lines criss-crosses both palm and back.  The adjectives “sturdy” and “capable” come to mind … Continue reading →

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A Whatchamacallit By Any Other Name Would Smell As Sweet

Posted on February 21, 2018 by pegoleg

It’s normal to lose your train of thought now and then.  If that train routinely jumps the track and crashes in a fiery ball of twisted wreckage, you may have a problem. My husband and I were getting caught up … Continue reading →

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When It Says Loco, Lazy, Loser On The Label, Label, Label

Posted on January 31, 2018 by pegoleg

Do you have lovely eyes?  A noble nose?  An infectious smile?  Sometimes it’s hard to see our own outstanding features, even if they are obvious to everyone else.  That’s because some of us can’t see beyond the big, invisible labels … Continue reading →

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The Great Blizzard of 1978

Posted on January 26, 2018 by pegoleg

Forty years ago today, I thought the end was near.  I found myself confronted by a pack of snarling, howling, wild animals; a metal mesh gate the only thing separating me from certain disembowelment.   I had armed myself, but doubted … Continue reading →

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Ramblings: Christmas Edition

Posted on December 21, 2017 by pegoleg

  I’m just about done with whatever preparations I’m going to make for Christmas and I’m ready to let the celebrations commence.  If you didn’t get a card from me by now, chances are you aren’t going to, especially since … Continue reading →

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Buffer Couple Saves Vacation

Posted on November 8, 2017 by pegoleg

Careful packing is crucial to a successful vacation with your honey.  The most important thing to bring along is a Buffer Couple. Have you ever done a fishing trip in the Midwest in the late fall?  There’s nothing like it.  … Continue reading →

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My Dad Had No Rhythm, Yet He Will Always Be Master Of The Dance

Posted on October 10, 2017 by pegoleg

  My Dad sired 9 children. He then topped that accomplishment by staying around, with our Mom, to raise every one of us. For that reason alone, he deserves to be Father of The Year. Not convinced? Here are a … Continue reading →

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When Did Buying Crap Become A Hobby?

Posted on September 14, 2017 by pegoleg

Most of us work to support our habits and save passion for the things we choose to do in our off-hours.  We pursue hobbies like… Collecting stamps, coins, or art Reading or writing Hiking or swimming Sewing or gardening Playing … Continue reading →

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