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Jack Sprat And His OCD Wife

Posted on September 22, 2015 by pegoleg

  Jack Sprat could eat no fat. His wife could eat no lean. And so between them both, you see, They licked the platter clean. Say hello to Mrs. Sprat. I’m not referring to our eating habits, though I love … Continue reading →

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What’s The Big Idea – Am I Dumb Or Something?

Posted on September 9, 2015 by pegoleg

Title quote courtesy of Lina Lamont, Singing In The Rain What’s the use of being smart when life has a nasty habit of making you look dumb? I got good grades in school. The other kids called me teacher’s pet … Continue reading →

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Rocks Of Ages

Posted on September 3, 2015 by pegoleg

  It started with the death of someone I’d never met. I am a treasure seeker (aka pack-rat) and love going to auctions.  If I’m at an estate auction, I pass the time constructing a biography of the person’s life.  … Continue reading →

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A Tale Of Two Women

Posted on August 18, 2015 by pegoleg

Former Univ of Illinois Chancellor Phyllis Wise Employed by governmental entity in a position of power. Required, by law, to conduct all work-related email correspondence via employer-provided email service. Decided that she was above that law. Used personal email account … Continue reading →

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And The Oscar for Best Performance in a Dickens Tragedy Goes To…My Dog

Posted on August 11, 2015 by pegoleg

  Dogs are man’s best friends and devoted companions.  And if they had fingers, most of us would be wrapped around their littlest one. Our dog, Sally, is a master manipulator.  Here’s a typical evening at home. We live out … Continue reading →

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Are You A Wuss?

Posted on August 4, 2015 by pegoleg

I’d like to think I’m the kind of person who would rush into a burning building to save somebody’s cat.  But when it comes to scary or gory stuff?   I’m a total wuss. My friend Susie at Susie Lindau’s … Continue reading →

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What Does Your Avatar Say About You?

Posted on July 30, 2015 by pegoleg

Avatar noun av·a·tar \ˈa-və-ˌtär\ 1:  the incarnation of a Hindu deity (as Vishnu) 2a :  an incarnation in human form b :  an embodiment (as of a concept or philosophy) often in a person 3:  a variant phase or version … Continue reading →

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The 3 Most Powerful Letters In The English Language

Posted on July 24, 2015 by pegoleg

Words can be powerful weapons, but one little suffix can beat them all.  Three letters provide a mighty shield for the user to hide behind. I’m talking about “ish.” “ish” means neither yes nor no.  It admits while admitting nothing.  … Continue reading →

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I Know Why The Caged Chicken Clucks

Posted on July 21, 2015 by pegoleg

          Actually, I don’t know why the caged chicken clucks.  But Brad Pitt does. Pitt lashed out at retail giant Costco last week, saying they are laying an egg with their treatment of the chickens that … Continue reading →

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How I-94 Construction Traffic Is Like The Greek Debt Crisis

Posted on July 10, 2015 by pegoleg

  It’s human nature to look out for #1, but those who make this their life’s mantra are full of #2. Last weekend I drove from my now-home in Illinois to my childhood home in Michigan for a quintessential 4th … Continue reading →

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