Tag Archives: Oprah

Won’t The Real Peg Schulte Please Stand Up, Please Stand Up, Please Stand Up?

“What’s in a name? That which we call a rose By any other name would smell as sweet.” ― William Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet Society now communicates electronically.  There’s nothing wrong with that, but some occasions still call for a … Continue reading

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What Not To Hear

Corporate America, you’re messing up.  Big time. My job requires me to spend a lot of time on the phone.  That kind of exposure to what now passes for business phone etiquette has made me a seething volcano of frustration. … Continue reading

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When Writing Your Obituary, Honesty Is The Best Policy…Honest-ish, Anyway

I’m going to die. Oh, don’t worry – it won’t be anytime soon, at least as far as I know.  But someday, for sure.  We’re all going to die.  It’s one of those inconvenient truths that most of us don’t … Continue reading

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World Famous Comedian Visits Peg-o-Leg’s Blog!

I don’t want to brag, but I’m so excited I couldn’t keep this to myself.  Although we bloggers toil in the WordPress vineyards primarily for personal satisfaction, a little recognition never comes amiss.  In fact, the prayer we dare not … Continue reading

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Writing: Wryly Whining And Whying

Someday, when I am a world-renowned writer, someone will want to interview me.  I will probably be really busy at that time, what with book signings and taking wheelbarrows full of money to the bank, so I thought it would … Continue reading

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

“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

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New Year/ Old Year Updates

I’ve had numerous requests for status updates on previous blog posts. No, really. So here, as a public service, is the latest on subjects that have been near and dear to my (dare I say OUR?) heart. Our Cat, Beeby … Continue reading

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Oprah’s 2020 Anniversary Special Features Freshly Pressed Author

Transcript of 12/10/20 Oprah TV Special. (Camera closes in on Oprah and guest seated before live audience) Oprah: “Today we’re talking to women who are living their dreams. Peg, you and I go way back.  You’re a world-famous author, blogger … Continue reading

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I Love Me Some Oprah!

While everyone else was busy with holiday merriment, I was writing another note to Oprah. Work, work, work, work, work! Dear Oprah, Hi, it’s me again.  Just a reminder of why Oprah Magazine needs my blog. Check out today’s entry … Continue reading

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Oprah, Oprah, Wherefore Art Thou, Oprah?

Sent a little love note to Oprah today: Dear Oprah, It’s me again, writing to encourage you to read my blog https://pegoleg.wordpress.com/ I know this has been a super busy time for you.  You must be running ragged, what with … Continue reading

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