Tag Archives: musings

Rodentiation? Who Ya Gonna Call?

Posted on January 24, 2011 by pegoleg

This has been a banner year for mice in our house.  We’re experiencing a level of rodentiation that is the stuff of legends.  Future generations of exterminators will speak of it in hushed tones. *Helpful Definition:  Rodentiation refers to an extreme infestation … Continue reading →

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Announcing, The Personal Mannequin Persuasion System!

Posted on January 21, 2011 by pegoleg

“Has this ever happened to you?” (Announcer with quasi-Australian/tent revival preacher voice is heard.) “I’ve only got one hour for my workout, and every treadmill is taken!”  (Middle-aged woman in sweat suit stands by rows of occupied treadmills. Her expression shows level … Continue reading →

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Writing VS Lying On the Floor At Wal-Mart, Kicking & Screaming

Posted on January 14, 2011 by pegoleg

 Why did I start a blog?   I’ve read a number of helpful pieces on writing, blogging and the creative process.  On WordPress alone you can find lots of articles on grammar and theme development, how-to posts with writing exercise topics, … Continue reading →

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R.I.P. “Bunny” Bixler

Posted on January 12, 2011 by pegoleg

Friends and family today paid tribute to New York socialite Laura “Bunny” Bixler following her death at the age of 75 from complications of jaw surgery.  The cooking-oil heiress was perhaps best known for her expose of the country club … Continue reading →

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Bottled Ghosts Sold in New Zealand

Posted on January 10, 2011 by pegoleg

“Bottled Ghosts Sold in New Zealand” This actual news headline caught my eye last year. It seems a couple of ghosts moved in with a woman in New Zealand. They were not good houseguests. The homeowner had to do her … 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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