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Further Evidence That I Do Not Play Well With Others

Posted on August 18, 2011 by pegoleg

*…Keeping time, time, time,         In a sort of Runic rhyme,           To the throbbing of the bells,         Of the bells, bells, bells —           To the sobbing of the bells;         Keeping time, time, time,           As he knells, knells, knells,         In a happy … Continue reading →

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Writing: Wryly Whining And Whying

Posted on August 17, 2011 by pegoleg

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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When Johnny Comes Marching Home Again…Hurrah?

Posted on August 15, 2011 by pegoleg

When your kids go away to college, they enter the Grownup Twilight Zone.  They enjoy most of the privileges of adulthood, with few of the responsibilities.  (One doesn’t count the minimal coursework required to keep one’s academic head above water.)  … Continue reading →

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Biggest Loser: Family Edition. Doing the Cha-Cha

Posted on August 12, 2011 by pegoleg

“Step forward with the right foot, then again with the left.  Good!”  “Now back one with the right foot.  That’s it.  Now cha-cha!” The summer’s family weight loss challenge is like an Arthur Murray dance class.  Every week I do … Continue reading →

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Cottage Style Decorating Tips From The Secret Service

Posted on August 10, 2011 by pegoleg

Last week, The Washington Times reported that Vice President Joe Biden has collected $13,200 from the Secret Service since April to rent a cottage adjacent to his Wilmington, Delaware home. Cottage style is so hot right now.  Here are some timely decorating tips … Continue reading →

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Zig or Zag?

Posted on August 9, 2011 by pegoleg

I am not usually wishy-washy.  Which is why it was strange that I found myself stopped at the exit of the bank drive-through today, paralyzed by indecision. I wondered, “Should I turn left or right?” Out of nowhere it struck … Continue reading →

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We Are Not Amused

Posted on August 8, 2011 by pegoleg

When did waiters start asking, “How is everything tasting?” They used to ask a general,  “How is everything?”  You could reply to this question in lots of different ways: “This fork is dirty.” or “The vichyssoise is just like Mama … Continue reading →

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Sign, Sign, Everywhere A Sign

Posted on August 3, 2011 by pegoleg

I was on the highway this weekend when I caught sight of one of those “Project funded by the Stimulus Plan” signs.   If you’ve ever seen a bull’s reaction when a red cape is waved tauntingly in its face, then … Continue reading →

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She Who Acts As Her Own Doctor Has a Fool For a Patient

Posted on August 1, 2011 by pegoleg

I’m coming down with something.  When you’re going on 52 years old, you have to stay on top of this stuff.  I’ve had the symptoms for some time so I did a little research.  I consulted the Physicians Desk Reference, … Continue reading →

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MAB SmackDown: Raw

Posted on July 28, 2011 by pegoleg

I’m a peaceable woman.  I abhor violence and am filled with the milk of human kindness.  Yet, at this moment I am looking forward with all my being to witnessing an epic takedown; a beating so brutal it will be … Continue reading →

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