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And The Emmy of Secret Shamefulness Goes To…

Posted on July 6, 2011 by pegoleg

Some of my TV viewing habits are a secret source of shame to me.  One show is so horrible I can’t even share it in the sanctity of the confessional.  But I know I can tell you. I am hooked on “Toddlers … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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 →

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My Grocery Store Knows Me Better Than My Husband Does

Posted on June 29, 2011 by pegoleg

My grocery store knows more about me than my husband does. It was exactly 10 years ago this past weekend that I signed up for one of their preferred savings cards.  I was nervous about it.  I don’t like the … Continue reading →

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Biggest Loser: Family Edition. Losing Is For Winners!

Posted on June 27, 2011 by pegoleg

Here we are, with the first week of the family weight-loss challenge under our slightly looser belts.  Time for a status update. As I posted last week, my sister Terry issued a challenge  for all the women in our family to … Continue reading →

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My Mirror Is A Big, Fat Liar

Posted on June 24, 2011 by pegoleg

I saw some pictures from our vacation the other day.  Looking at myself, I couldn’t believe it.   That fading, flabby, middle-aged woman was me?  They say that the camera doesn’t lie, so that means my mirror is the culprit. It’s … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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 →

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My Dad Has No Rhythm, Yet Is Master Of The Dance

Posted on June 17, 2011 by pegoleg

My Dad sired 9 children.  He then topped that accomplishment by staying around, with our Mom, to raise every one of us.   For that reason alone, he deserves to be Father of The Year. Not convinced?  Here are a few … Continue reading →

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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 →

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