Monthly Archives: July 2013

Happy Annibirthversaryday, Blog

Posted on July 10, 2013 by Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher

Dear Blog, Happy Annibirthversaryday! Today you are one years old.  You’re growing up so fast – I can hardly believe we’ve been together this long.  It still feels so fresh and new. But look at you! Potty trained, walking, talking, … Continue reading →

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When Sheep Don’t Bring You Joy – DPChallenge

Posted on July 8, 2013 by Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher

This is a fast story today for the Weekly Writing DPChallenge – the Best Medicine Some of you might have seen this before – and if you have – you can relive the memories with me again. For those that are … Continue reading →

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Post-Apocalyptic Preparedness Exercise (Part 2)

Posted on July 5, 2013 by Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher

And now here’s the Mercenary’s interview!

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An Open Letter To Ellen DeGeneres

Posted on July 5, 2013 by Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher

Originally posted on You've Been Hooked!:
Dearest Ellen, Hello. How are you? That’s great to hear, seriously. Listen, I know you’ve got a full plate in front of you right now (Okay, maybe not literally; you don’t look like…

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Station to Station

Posted on July 4, 2013 by Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher

Le Clown invited me to his space – to write about David Bowie – and I thank him. Please come over and have a read. His story is – well, his story. I dedicate my story to one of the … Continue reading →

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Post-Apocalyptic Preparedness Exercise (Part 1)

Posted on July 3, 2013 by Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher

Hey People ~ Come on over to Eric Keys’ blog – I’m finally putting my mercenary skillz to work!

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Would you like to buy some Chiclets?

Posted on July 1, 2013 by Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher

When I was around 19 years old, I went to Nogales with my boyfriend, his friend, his sister and her husband.  It was a day for drinking.  When you’re 5 years older than your girlfriend and she’s underage, you can’t … Continue reading →

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