Tag Archives: musings

Biggest Loser: Family Edition. Party Like It’s 1999

Posted on July 5, 2011 by pegoleg

Did you know that alcohol has calories? If you’re following along, you’ll know that this is the summer of the family weight-loss challenge. We just finished the third week, and I conducted a little experiment over the weekend. I wouldn’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Biggest Loser: Family Edition | Tagged dieting, family, food, health, humor, life, musings, postaweek2011 | 17 Comments

How You Can Help Me Become A World-Renowned, Respected Writer

Posted on July 1, 2011 by pegoleg

“Peg, what can I do to make sure you get the fame, wealth and respect you deserve as a writer?” I hear that a lot. Why, just the other day, while I was giving a big goose to a small … Continue reading →

Posted in General Ramblings | Tagged blogging, humor, musings, Oprah, postaweek2011, shameless self-promotion, writing | 27 Comments

I, Tourist

Posted on June 22, 2011 by pegoleg

I took a bite out of The Big Apple a few weeks ago. As anyone who has been to New York City can confirm, the sheer number of people on the streets is astounding. Fully half of them work for … Continue reading →

Posted in Vacation Stories | Tagged humor, kids who are moritified to be in the same room with you, life, musings, New York, postaweek2011, Sex And The City, sightseeing, street vendors, tour buses, tourists, travel, vacation | 30 Comments

Biggest Loser: Family Edition. Game On.

Posted on June 20, 2011 by pegoleg

All the women in my family are voluptuous. Zaftig. Generously padded with fleshy fleshliness. At least that’s what we would be in a Rubens painting. In modern parlance, one might say fat – if one were an insensitive boor. Enter … Continue reading →

Posted in Biggest Loser: Family Edition | Tagged dieting, family, food, health, humor, life, losing weight, musings, postaweek2011, weight | 53 Comments

Hey, Secretary of Labor: Ask Me How To End Unemployment

Posted on June 15, 2011 by pegoleg

Almost 15 million Americans are out of work. The best way to handle this is to fire some more. Pundits say that unemployment statistics are made up of two parts: those looking for work, and those who have given up … Continue reading →

Posted in General Ramblings | Tagged customer service, economy, humor, insufferably whiny postal employees, life, musings, politics, postaweek2011, unemployment, working | 44 Comments

Contract Law 401: Negotiating With God

Posted on June 10, 2011 by pegoleg

I recently posted about my near-death experience while flying. My cousin Ed, a noted quipster, responded with a joke about a billionaire in a similar circumstance who made a deal with God to give away half his wealth if he … Continue reading →

Posted in General Ramblings | Tagged God, humor, Judge Judy, law, life, musings, postaweek2011, travel | 28 Comments

Somewhere Under The Rainbow

Posted on June 6, 2011 by pegoleg

While flipping through a glossy new-car brochure, I came across a vehicle colored Champagne Sand. The implication was that I (and a fantasy companion) could be sipping champagne on a smooth, sandy beach if only we had this car to … Continue reading →

Posted in General Ramblings | Tagged attitude, colors, humor, musings, new cars, postaweek2011 | 29 Comments

Let Them Eat Cake

Posted on June 2, 2011 by pegoleg

The ideal kitchen, shown on my favorite channel, HGTV, has granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. So of course, when our refrigerator died, I really wanted to go with stainless. Unfortunately, stainless is a lot pricier than white. Looking … Continue reading →

Posted in General Ramblings | Tagged advertising, appliances, food, HGTV, humor, life, musings, postaweek2011, refrigerators | 24 Comments

I Suffer From Post Traumatic Bra Stress Disorder

Posted on May 24, 2011 by pegoleg

I read an article recently about an entrepreneur whose chain of bra shops is rapidly expanding across the country. Her stores emphasize measuring and custom fitting for each woman. As I read, my hands started shaking. I broke into a … Continue reading →

Posted in General Ramblings | Tagged bras, humor, musings, postaweek2011, puberty | 46 Comments

Because It Was a Cold And Rainy Day

Posted on May 19, 2011 by pegoleg

I woke up full of energy this morning. With a to-do list that would have stymied a lesser woman, I knew I would have no problem knocking it out over my lunch hour and after work: But it was cold and rainy … Continue reading →