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The Jacket: A Nagging

Posted on March 8, 2012 by pegoleg

Just a little reminder that tomorrow is the deadline for submitting your entry in The Jacket: A Writing Competition. “Wha???” you ask. “What’s that all about?”  you demand. “Can I get fries with that?” you query thoughtfully. To find out … Continue reading →

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The Jacket: Entries, Post Two

Posted on March 4, 2012 by pegoleg

The good news is, I had more entries for The Jacket Writing Competition than the big fat zero I was expecting.  Instead of coming up with a handful of new WordPress IDs so I could stuff my own inbox with … Continue reading →

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The Jacket: Entries, Post One

Posted on March 2, 2012 by pegoleg

Presented for your reading pleasure…the first batch of five entrants in The Jacket: A Writing Competition.  Click in the right-hand column (where you’ll see, coincidentally, a picture of a spiffy, green jacket) to find out what this is all about.  It will … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts

Posted on February 2, 2012 by pegoleg

Just a few meanderings and housekeeping matters. I first started writing this post last Sunday, so it was originally titled Monday Moanings.  Then I decided to go with a finished piece for Monday, and pushed this back a day.  Had … Continue reading →

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I Am The Secret Love Child of Erma Bombeck and Dave Barry

Posted on January 25, 2012 by pegoleg

A kind reader recently commented that I reminded her of Erma Bombeck.  That is a sure route to my heart as she was (and remains) one of my favorite comedy writers.  It reminded me that many new readers may not have been around … Continue reading →

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The Magical, Freshly Pressed Day

Posted on December 29, 2011 by pegoleg

(cue opening song from Legally Blonde) The day starts like any other day.  Maybe you’re in the middle of scrubbing the toilet, or playing with your kids.  Maybe you’re working; selling some insurance.  (Do you have enough life insurance?  Does anyone, really?)  … 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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Soon I Will Be As Famous As Charlie Sheen, But I’m Not Nuts

Posted on April 27, 2011 by pegoleg

“Winning” Do you know about this?  Of course you’re familiar with the word.  But did you know that, thanks to Charlie Sheen, it is the latest catchphrase? Think of catchphrases like cha-ching, as if, LOL, hubba-hubba; who knows where they … Continue reading →

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Freshly Pressed And Feelin’ Fine

Posted on March 9, 2011 by pegoleg

Woke up, fell out of bed, dragged a comb across my head… Came to work, turned on my screen, “Freshly Pressed!” they heard me scream… OK, OK, apologies to the Beatles.  Yesterday, I was _______(choose-your-own adjective: delighted, thrilled, humbled, not surprised) … Continue reading →

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I Am The Secret Love Child of Dave Barry and Erma Bombeck

Posted on February 3, 2011 by pegoleg

I’m tired of living a lie.  I’ve kept quiet as long as I could, but the time has come to speak out.  I suspect I am the secret love child of Dave Barry and Erma Bombeck. I have long thought … Continue reading →

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