Sheela McGummery

4 min 0 15

The PNE funhouse is where the government keeps the fucked-up parallel versions of everyone during its off-season

Peak Web March 23, 2026

By: Heidi Kwok, Staff Writer I’m driving past the PNE, as I do each morning on my way to work, when I catch a fragrant aroma gently creeping in through my driver-side window. My head swivels towards the scent as if under hypnosis. My nose sniffs the air aggressively, trying to pinpoint the source of the smell. Grilled hot dogs topped with cheddar, smoked paprika . . . am I getting a hint of green jalapeños? My boss is expecting me in half an hour to discuss a discrepancy in the pension fund, but it can wait — those hot…

Continue reading Read more
A middle-aged woman wearing a black sunhat and a oversized white dress shirt. Her nails are black and she is in a field of some sorts.
4 min 0 685

Excerpts from a blogging mom: Cancel culture cookies

Peak Web June 18, 2025

By: Sheela McGummery, Peak Columnist Hello, world! My name is Sheela McGummery and I blog about my life as a mommy of five kiddos! I am a proud conservative woman of the suburbs and I bake to fill my life…

Continue reading Read more