Monthly Archives: August 2013

Attention! Attention! The White Zone is for Loading and Unloading Only

Posted on August 29, 2013 by Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher

Greetings People ~ It’s been a little dry up in my brain. I have lots o’stuff going on, but nothing I think is worthy of a entire post (unless it’s to hear me whine about stress or hear me prattle … Continue reading →

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Guest Blogging about Bears

Posted on August 26, 2013 by Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher

Hi People ~ I’m guest blogging on Rohan’s site – Rohan7things.  He was awfully nice to have me.  Enjoy your read!

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Are Your Hipbones Protruding? Yes? I Think I Love You ~ The Story of Scott and The Story of Lu

Posted on August 22, 2013 by Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher

Originally posted on The Mercenary Researcher:
It’s my second semester at college. Annie & Karen are nudging me – they want me to notice that guy across the courtyard. They tell me he keeps looking at me and he always…

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Barbie Dolls – Don’t Be Hatin

Posted on August 21, 2013 by Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher

Originally posted on It’s Nature Karen:
I’m going to open up a can of worms and admit something that might not be very popular. I let my daughter play with Barbie dolls. I’ve read repeatedly that Barbie dolls contribute…

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The Plague of the “Happy Whens”

Posted on August 20, 2013 by Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher

This is so good….

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Confessions of a Thread Hijacker

Posted on August 15, 2013 by Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher

I have something to admit. I’m a hijacker. Of posts and threads… On Eraseboards…. With Chalkboards…. I can’t help myself.  As with most things I adore, I am COMPELLED. Compelled to write one liners and quippy rejoinders – I could … Continue reading →

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Donald Trump Explains it All

Posted on August 14, 2013 by Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher

Originally posted on Speaker7:
Donald Trump is the news again because. . . um . . . there have been no shark attacks? I’m not sure why. ABC scored the interview after a bull shark from Discovery Channel’s Shark Week…

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The First Day of School ~ Smile

Posted on August 8, 2013 by Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher

August is upon us – for many in the US, it signals a time for school to start, or at least for the start of ‘back to school’ thoughts.  I know it brings mixed emotions for many parents – especially … Continue reading →

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I Would Like an Extra-Large Pizza with a Side of Funny: Various and Hilarious Pizza Delivery Stories

Posted on August 6, 2013 by Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher

Originally posted on The Mercenary Researcher:
Scott & I ate a lot of pizza when we were in our 20s – a lot of pizza. Not so odd – people of that age have been known to do this on…

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