Tag Archives: musings

52 Is Not 22

Posted on January 9, 2012 by pegoleg

I am 52-years-old.  That means that I have also been 22-years-old.   If you have not yet experienced both, believe me when I tell you that 52 is not 22.  In fact, the two ages barely speak the same language.  Here are … Continue reading →

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And It’s Too Late, Baby, Now It’s Too Late

Posted on January 5, 2012 by pegoleg

Five days into the new year and 2012 is already an epic fail. Looking around the blogosphere, it seems everybody had a plan for 2012.  A fresh, dazzling plan for the sparkling New Year.  Lots of blogs are wearing shiny, … Continue reading →

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How Do You See The World?

Posted on January 3, 2012 by pegoleg

                                                        The World is my oyster.                  The World is my ashtray. they strut and fret their hour…                The World is … Continue reading →

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Garcon, Treadmill For One!

Posted on December 27, 2011 by pegoleg

Be sure to tip your maitre d’ sweat. The world is facing a cataclysmic problem.  The supply of essential resources will shortly be woefully inadequate to meet demand.  How will we allocate those resources?  Why have pundits been strangely silent on this … Continue reading →

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The True Meaning of Christmas

Posted on December 22, 2011 by pegoleg

My husband’s grandfather was a talented woodcarver.  One of his most beautiful creations is a nativity set that my in-laws always display at Christmas time.  When our kids were little, they couldn’t resist handling the smooth, wooden figures.  Being a wise woman and … Continue reading →

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Last Minute Gift Ideas To Keep You From Becoming Ebenezer Screwed

Posted on December 21, 2011 by pegoleg

Christmas is only a couple of days away.  The cards are written, the presents are bought, wrapped and under the tree, and now everyone can sit back and enjoy the season. Everyone except you.  You haven’t done anything to get … Continue reading →

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You Can’t Take It With You? Just Watch Me.

Posted on December 19, 2011 by pegoleg

I read a lovely post about how “things” are not important in the final analysis.  When we die, our stuff will go to people who probably won’t appreciate it like we do.  If it’s worth anything, our heirs will sell … Continue reading →

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My Sister-In-Law Is Ruining the U.S. Economy

Posted on December 16, 2011 by pegoleg

My sister-in-law, Lisa, just announced she is starting a diet.  With 3 weeks to go until Christmas.  This is wrong on so many levels.  Besides the masochistic overtones, we have to consider how such a move might affect the nation’s economic recovery. … Continue reading →

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Driver’s Tourette’s: And It Make Me Go @#&$%+*!

Posted on December 14, 2011 by pegoleg

I think I may have an unusual form of Tourette’s Syndrome.  Those who suffer from Tourette’s are plagued with uncontrollable physical tics and “the spontaneous utterance of socially objectionable or taboo words or phrases.” In other words, they swear like … Continue reading →

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Wal-Mart, The Christmas Musical

Posted on December 12, 2011 by pegoleg

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

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