Monthly Archives: October 2012

Read it – it’s good…

Posted on October 29, 2012 by Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher

Originally posted on It’s Nature Karen:
photo credit: http://www.news.wisc.edu/17948 I was struck dumb by envy a few days ago. One of my favorite bloggers released an excerpt from her new book and I couldn’t wait to read it. As…

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Sunday Rhyming is Upon Us

Posted on October 28, 2012 by Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher

It’s word time, my friends ~

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Stick Your Hand Through the Glory-Hole and Wave “Hello!”

Posted on October 26, 2012 by Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher

One of the perks about going to work, as opposed to working alone, is the hilarious things that are discussed around the lunch table.  I love this story… Many years ago at a previous job, my co-workers and I were … Continue reading →

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DPchallenge – There is No “Right” Answer

Posted on October 22, 2012 by Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher

Obviously, there is a not one ‘right ’answer to the question of whether it is ok to bring children to an ‘adult oriented’ place – such as an up-scale restaurant or a museum.  Each situation depends on the parents and … Continue reading →

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A Voting Plea, A Clown Movember and A Six Word Story

Posted on October 21, 2012 by Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher

I had a really witty post about voting running through my mind – but my total recall was suckage and by the time it translated to paper – well, let’s just say I’m wittier in my mind sometimes. I was … Continue reading →

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I Keep a Scrapbook of Our Life Together

Posted on October 18, 2012 by Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher

I had this post scheduled for this morning – and I changed my mind. I asked my friend to read it and let me know if it’s too much – she gave me wise and loving words – as she … Continue reading →

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This is Me

Posted on October 16, 2012 by Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher

Sometimes when my life takes a new turn Please note, change makes me quiver and squirm Something new came about I’m still sorting it out It’s good; but my stomach still churns Apprehensive Denise Jocoserious Unsure Sesquipedalian Tempestuous Mental Emotional … Continue reading →

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Belief Mechanisms & Unintended Consequences

Posted on October 13, 2012 by Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher

Greetings – For anyone that responded to my Belief Mechanisms post yesterday, I wanted to let you know that I removed that post because it had some unintended consequences between bloggers that I’m fond of – for reasons entirely disconnected … Continue reading →

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Morning Cake is the Best Cake

Posted on October 10, 2012 by Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher

This post is dedicated to my son, Dorian – because early on in his 9 years he told me that he was ‘lucky’ his Mom could bake special things for him and also sagely noted “Mom, did you know not … Continue reading →

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MyTeam Triumph ~

Posted on October 7, 2012 by Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher

I am so proud of my friend Romi and her family – GO LUCAS!

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