Tag Archives: musings

Move Over Bauhaus; Make Room For Bozo

Posted on February 16, 2012 by pegoleg

  Louis 13th, Art Deco, Bauhaus, Mid-Century Modern… It is past time the firmament of classic design welcomes a long-neglected aesthetic.  I’m referring, of course, to The Creepy Sad Clown motif. On a recent anthropological expedition (also known as my weekly … Continue reading →

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From Sea To Shining River

Posted on February 15, 2012 by pegoleg

  What a difference a day makes. I had been “in country” for 5 days and the Sunshine State had yet to live up to its name.    The weather ran the gamut from cloudy to drizzly to pouring down cats … Continue reading →

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Use An Interpreter When Speaking The Language of Love

Posted on February 13, 2012 by pegoleg

  Looking for a Valentine’s Day gift for that special someone? The Bronx Zoo is once again raising funds for the Wildlife Conservation Society, and you can help.  For only $10 you get to name one of the zoo’s 58,000 giant Madagascar hissing cockroaches after your own … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts

Posted on February 2, 2012 by pegoleg

Just a few meanderings and housekeeping matters. I first started writing this post last Sunday, so it was originally titled Monday Moanings.  Then I decided to go with a finished piece for Monday, and pushed this back a day.  Had … Continue reading →

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Ride My See-Saw

Posted on February 1, 2012 by pegoleg

It occurs to me that I might need glasses. Tonight at the Y I passed some loon on a treadmill who was making faces and flinging her arms around.  It wasn’t until I was well past her that it occurred … Continue reading →

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Americans Are Healthcare Weenies

Posted on January 30, 2012 by pegoleg

Does this sound familiar?            “Ow, I broke my leg, I need a doctor!”                              or            “I think I’m having a stroke. I’d better get to the hospital!”                              or            “There’s an ice-pick sticking out of my eye … Continue reading →

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I Am The Secret Love Child of Erma Bombeck and Dave Barry

Posted on January 25, 2012 by pegoleg

A kind reader recently commented that I reminded her of Erma Bombeck.  That is a sure route to my heart as she was (and remains) one of my favorite comedy writers.  It reminded me that many new readers may not have been around … Continue reading →

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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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Ding Dong, The Twinkie’s Dead

Posted on January 16, 2012 by pegoleg

The food industry was shocked last week when giant Hostess Brands Inc. announced they were declaring bankruptcy. The baker, best known for such snacks as the iconic Twinkie, seeks reorganization under Chapter 11 as it struggles to come up with … 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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