Tag Archives: writing

The Jacket: Entries, Post Three

Posted on March 9, 2012 by pegoleg

Happy Friday, and welcome to the next batch of entries in The Jacket: A Writing Competition.  If you’re breaking into a rousing chorus of “What’s It All About, Alfie?”  right about now, then 1)      You have good taste in music … Continue reading →

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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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The Jacket: A Call To Arms

Posted on February 24, 2012 by pegoleg

(Drum roll please…) Announcing the first, ever, Peg-o-Leg writing competition!!!!! Here’s what it’s all about. I was strolling through the Goodwill Thrift Store a few weeks ago when I came across the great, vintage blazer pictured here.  I am all … 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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An Apology from A Bloggy Scab

Posted on January 19, 2012 by pegoleg

I am a scab, and I’m sorry. Yesterday was supposed to be a total internet blackout in support of an issue that is vital to all of us.  Google, Wikipedia, WordPress and many other sites, big and small, blacked out … Continue reading →

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And It’s Too Late, Baby, Now It’s Too Late

Posted on January 5, 2012 by pegoleg

Five days into the new year and 2012 is already an epic fail. Looking around the blogosphere, it seems everybody had a plan for 2012.  A fresh, dazzling plan for the sparkling New Year.  Lots of blogs are wearing shiny, … 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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The Plaintive Cry of the Newbie Blogger

Posted on November 7, 2011 by pegoleg

The following is a little, tiny post I put up after being on WordPress one month.  This was before I had pictures, tags or readers.  Who of us didn’t have these thoughts in the beginning – and still do, on occasion? Come … Continue reading →

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