Category Archives: Coincidence

I know we are connected

Posted on March 18, 2014 by Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher

In the past I was chastised by a peer. It concerned giving my opinion about a matter amongst a group of people.  He took me to task because he felt that another person in the group might have been upset … Continue reading →

Posted in Bikram Yoga, Blogging, Children, Coincidence, connections, Humor, love, Philosophy, Random Thoughts, Society, Teachers, Writing, Yoga | Tagged , , , , , , | 92 Comments

I Cannot Believe in Miracles

Posted on June 14, 2013 by Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher

Such an odd thing is coincidence – when you’ve been thinking about something for awhile, pondering how to talk about it, trying to make someone UNDERSTAND where you’re coming from, thinking it might not be the time nor place – … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging, Childhood, Children, Coincidence, Daily Prompt, Health, Injury, Random Thoughts, Surgery, Words | Tagged , , , , , | 72 Comments

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 →

Posted in Bowie, Childhood, Coincidence, Humor, Random Thoughts, Secrets, Writing | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 97 Comments

Books, Boots, & a Bumble – Bloggers are Beautiful

Posted on January 22, 2013 by Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher

It’s been a particularly lovely couple of weeks. I’ve been sicker than a dog (which one, I can’t fathom – every dog I currently know is jumping around with vibrant health) BUT I’ve had ample time to catch up on my reading. … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging, Coincidence, Freshly Pressed, Humor, love, News, Random Thoughts, Relationships, Words, Writing | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 51 Comments

Possessed

Posted on October 5, 2012 by Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher

This is a freaky story. I’m curious to hear your feedback (that’s my code word to encourage you [yes, YOU] to reply to this posting). I am curious if anyone has had a similar experience and how they interpreted it. … Continue reading →

Posted in Aversions, Coincidence, Humor, Random Thoughts, Sleeping, Story, Travel | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 75 Comments

I Just KNEW it!

Posted on October 2, 2012 by Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher

I’m jumping up and down – GIDDY with excitement!!! Yes, I have an other little small-world gem to share. So as you may or may not know and/or care, I’ve been in the world o’blog since June or July of … Continue reading →

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SHEEP UPDATE! SHEEP UPDATE!

Posted on September 29, 2012 by Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher

In a STUNNING display of Google-working, astute researcher, Edward-Not-Harry-Hotspur uncovered interesting information which led to the conclusion of the Saint Kitts & Nevis conundrum. The island of Saint Kitts has a VETERINARIAN SCHOOL. And they do things with sheep there. So very likely it was … Continue reading →

Posted in Coincidence, Humor, Librarian, Random Thoughts, Story, Writing | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 44 Comments

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 →

Posted in Biking, Childhood, Coincidence, Family, Humor, Music, Random Thoughts, Story | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

Richard Philanthropy

Posted on August 29, 2012 by Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher

I love a good story – I collect them like precious gems and show them to all my friends at any given moment. My favorite stories involve amazing coincidences.  I love the story of Smart Boy. However it’s just one … Continue reading →

Posted in Coincidence, Humor, Random Thoughts, Richard III, Sharon K Penmen, Story | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 50 Comments

Smart Boy

Posted on August 21, 2012 by Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher

This post is dedicated the family that changed the course of our family’s lives – Dr. G, his super fantastic spouse E and their son, Smart Boy. They know who they are. I’m not entirely sure where this post will … Continue reading →

Posted in Childhood, Coincidence, Family, Nursing, Random Thoughts, Story, Surgery | Tagged , , , , , , | 54 Comments