Tag Archives: WordPress

Sir Laughs-a-Lot And the WordPress Humor Round-table

Posted on January 19, 2016 by pegoleg

I was thrilled when Michelle W., WordPress editor and semi-colon expert extraordinaire, asked me to join a round-table with other humorists.  I thought I’d use Sir Laughs-a-lot for my knightly title.  And, of course, I assumed we would get chain … Continue reading →

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Thoughts On 500

Posted on December 30, 2015 by pegoleg

S & P 500: This stands for the Standard & Poor’s 500, which is an index based on the common stock of 500 large, American companies listed on the NYSE.   I check this index often because I dabble in the stock … Continue reading →

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And Then There Were More

Posted on August 25, 2015 by pegoleg

It has been 5 years almost to the day since I started a blog.   Given how ephemeral these electronic flashes of word and image can be, that makes me an elder statesman.  Practically a blogging Methuselah. My first post was … Continue reading →

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What Does Your Avatar Say About You?

Posted on July 30, 2015 by pegoleg

Avatar noun av·a·tar \ˈa-və-ˌtär\ 1:  the incarnation of a Hindu deity (as Vishnu) 2a :  an incarnation in human form b :  an embodiment (as of a concept or philosophy) often in a person 3:  a variant phase or version … Continue reading →

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A Brief History Of WordPress As It Pertains To Why I Rarely Get Freshly Pressed Anymore

Posted on March 26, 2014 by pegoleg

The beginning Whiz kid Matt Mullenweg sits in his parents’ garage, hunched over a computer he crafted from salvaged parts.  He is anxiously looking for signs of activity on his newly launched blogging site, WordPress. “Hey, we have a subscriber!” … Continue reading →

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If You Don’t Post This On Your Facebook Page It Means You Want Me To Die

Posted on January 9, 2014 by pegoleg

Not counting Freshly Pressed, this is the post that gets the most views on this blog. It’s clear that the topic is one of grave concern for all, so I’m reposting as a public service. You’re welcome. I have a … Continue reading →

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Thank You, Blogs I Follow. Thanks For Nothing.

Posted on May 16, 2013 by pegoleg

I love you. I hate you. I love your wonderful words, spun out like thread, woven into intricate tapestries that are by turns gossamer light or substantial as a good, wool blanket.  I love your glorious images; photos that capture … Continue reading →

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Freshly Pegged – A Mind Divided

Posted on March 20, 2013 by pegoleg

Have you ever sent a post out into the blogosphere, absolutely convinced it was going to be Freshly Pressed?  And then it wasn’t? You’re not alone. I’ve asked some fantastic bloggers to select the post that had them muttering,”THIS One … Continue reading →

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THIS One Should Have Been Freshly Pressed – FiftyFourandAHalf

Posted on March 6, 2013 by pegoleg

Have you ever sent a post out into the blogosphere, absolutely convinced it was going to be Freshly Pressed?  And then it wasn’t? You’re not alone. I’ve asked some fantastic bloggers to select the post that had them muttering,”THIS One … Continue reading →

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Monkeying Around

Posted on March 4, 2013 by pegoleg

Happy Monday! A couple of things. Loser No More Jules over at Go Jules Go had a contest for the best drunk story a little while back, and yours-truly was the winner.  The really great thing is that I was … Continue reading →

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