Category Archives: Biking

Jesu Forfend – Quit! Quit!

Posted on June 20, 2014 by Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher

I find it odd that in our culture if, for example, a football player breaks a body part during a game, and continues to play, we laud that as ‘admirable’. They pushed through the pain, and possible permanent bodily damage, … Continue reading →

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Naughty Bits

Posted on April 10, 2014 by Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher

It all started with the naughty bits. But please note: This is a frank and open discussion about anatomy and the rigors of bike riding upon it – very specifically in the region of, well you know, the naughty bits.  … Continue reading →

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As If – My Subject in a Box Rant

Posted on April 3, 2014 by Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher

Warning: This post could be somewhat disjointed and rambly…and ranty.  Go figure… Yesterday on a bike ride with my friend, we discussed his upcoming book, “The Smartass Buddha” – just talking about different things – chapters he was trying to work … Continue reading →

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Bike Happiness

Posted on January 20, 2014 by Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher

  I am lucky in my life to have very artistic people around me – one friend in general, Ted Schredd, is a very talented photographer and videographer (I might have made up that spelling).  He is also a biking dynamo. … Continue reading →

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Giving the Gift of Sound and Vision (and Movement)

Posted on January 17, 2014 by Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher

I have a really, really, really amazing husband.   Really, he’s amazing.  One of his most amazing traits is gift giving.  He’s freakin’ fantastic at it.  I think it’s because he’s an observer. There’s not a lot of talking when he’s … Continue reading →

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Am I the ONLY One?

Posted on March 19, 2013 by Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher

Hmmm….seems everywhere I look these days, people are all overjoyed about Spring.  Well, maybe not the people that are waking up to a blanket of white fluffiness – but all the other people out there. Am I the only one that dreads … Continue reading →

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Musical Musings on my Bike – I Want to Know HOW…and WHY

Posted on October 6, 2012 by Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher

Yesterday I had a lovely bike ride – and as always, my mind wandered -thinking of a myriad of topics – stories, philosophy, general contemplation etc.  And as is typical, I was also listening to music. This song came on: I love this … Continue reading →

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The Houses We Live In

Posted on September 8, 2012 by Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher

This post was going to be about something completely different – but after my bike ride, well, it’s now this… Oh boy, oh boy, oh boy!!!  I have a little gem to share with you all – about my neighborhood and … Continue reading →

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Hey Baby – What’s Your Genre?

Posted on September 5, 2012 by Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher

Historical fiction? Nope. Mystery? Nope. General fiction? Nope. Biography? Nope.  Slice of Life? Good god no! Humor? Maybe… What kind of writer of am I  is my genre? This question has been plaguing me for a while now. I guess it’s … Continue reading →

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Funny Ha-Ha? No, Funny Uh-Oh ~

Posted on September 3, 2012 by Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher

The pressure is on. I’ve been looking over my stats (no surprise to anyone that knows me and my obsessions) and I realize I have some really, really, really talented writers following my blog.  I’m hoping I can keep up … Continue reading →

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