Category Archives: Bowie

A Phone at Her Fingers and Tablet by Toes, She Shall Have TV Wherever She Goes…

Posted on January 27, 2014 by Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher

Like most people, I’m seriously disappointed in the lack of hovercraft technology in the 21st century.   This new world we’re living in seems to be an amalgam of sci-fi, dystopia and The Jetsons.  Some of it beneficial; some of it … Continue reading →

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First Thing You Learn is That You ALWAYS Gotta Wait

Posted on October 27, 2013 by Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher

My heart is a little heavy today.  Lou Reed has died.  I’m very fond of Lou Reed. Very fond. He stands beside David Bowie as one of my really early influences in music-beyond-the-radio. Of course it was my friend, Karen*, … Continue reading →

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I Have an Unpopular Opinion- DP Challenge

Posted on October 8, 2013 by Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher

I love when the DP Challenge covers something I just wrote about – like here … Right after I’m done listening to David Bowie’s “Fashion” – I’m gonna rant a little bit. About the Clothing Police – Are we ready? … Continue reading →

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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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Ginger*..er, Orange Crush

Posted on March 10, 2013 by Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher

I have a confession to make. I adore red heads – male, female; doesn’t matter. I love red hair – I love it when I have red hair. I especially love unnatural shades of red hair. But my favorite red … Continue reading →

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Waiting for the Gift of Sound & Vision

Posted on September 17, 2012 by Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher

Very apropos for the Daily Prompt– What role does music play in your life? If you’ve read any of my other posts, especially the earlier ones, you’ll have noticed I’m big on music. Prior to turning 14, I just listened to music. Whatever … Continue reading →

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