Tag Archives: shopping

When Did Buying Crap Become A Hobby?

Posted on September 14, 2017 by pegoleg

Most of us work to support our habits and save passion for the things we choose to do in our off-hours.  We pursue hobbies like… Collecting stamps, coins, or art Reading or writing Hiking or swimming Sewing or gardening Playing … Continue reading →

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The Walmart Christmas Extravaganza

Posted on December 8, 2016 by pegoleg

Christmas time is here again.  Tis the season for celebrating cherished traditions.  Around this joint, that means dusting off blog posts of Christmases past; posts that are staler than re-gifted fruitcake.  Enjoy.  I wrote the following post soon after I … Continue reading →

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The World Covers Its Ass With Yoga Pants

Posted on March 15, 2016 by pegoleg

Women once had a dizzying array of clothing options. There were outfits for day and evening, business and sports, formal and casual. Those days are gone. Now all you need are a couple pairs of yoga pants and you’ve got … Continue reading →

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Show The Girl A Good Time

Posted on January 13, 2016 by pegoleg

I haven’t had a date since the Carter administration, so excuse me if I sound like an old fuddy-duddy when I say: we used to set the bar a bit higher. My friend Bridget flew into Chicago a couple of … Continue reading →

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Walmart: A Holiday Pageant

Posted on December 18, 2015 by pegoleg

Christmas time is here again.  Tis the season for celebrating old traditions.  Around this blog, that means dusting off posts of Christmas past, posts that are staler than re-gifted fruitcake.  Enjoy.  I wrote this post soon after I started this … Continue reading →

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Ho-Ho Holiday Caption Contest

Posted on December 2, 2015 by pegoleg

Christmas time is here again.   Time to put up the tree, drink eggnog, sing along with Der Bingle….and enter my Ho-Ho Holiday Caption Contest. +++Spoiler alert for family members and anyone else on my gift-giving list.+++ One of my sacred … Continue reading →

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Doing The Pantry Can-Can

Posted on May 13, 2015 by pegoleg

I spent most of Saturday cleaning the kitchen pantry. Take a moment to let that statement sink in. Now you may commence with the “atta-Pegs,” because I deserve every one. This strange urge to clean may have something to do … Continue reading →

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Wal-Mart, The Christmas Play

Posted on December 19, 2014 by pegoleg

Christmas time is here again.  Tis the season for celebrating old traditions.  Around this blog, that means dusting off posts of Christmas past, posts that are staler than re-gifted fruitcake.  Enjoy.  The Wal-Mart Christmas Musical The entire play takes place … Continue reading →

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The Wal-Mart Christmas Musical

Posted on December 17, 2013 by pegoleg

Art lovers like to revisit their holiday favorites at this time of year.  Ballet enthusiasts flock to The Nutcracker and classical music lovers go to Handel’s Messiah. Me?  I’m a musical theater buff.  Last weekend I caught my favorite show … Continue reading →

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Last Minute Gift Ideas To Keep You From Being Ebenezer Screwed Again This Year

Posted on December 21, 2012 by pegoleg

Christmas is all about traditions.  Every year we unpack our favorite, old ornaments.  We unearth our Bing Crosby and Manheim Steamroller CDs.  We watch A Christmas Story, Miracle on 34th St. and It’s a Wonderful Life. Around this blog, tradition … Continue reading →

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