Category Archives: Driving

From the stench that wafts from bums; something wicked this way comes

Posted on March 13, 2014 by Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher

My fast morning story – In the 1990s my husband and I would often take an overnight trip to Bisbee, AZ – and in lieu of driving one of near-to-dying-cars, we opted for a ride on Greyhound. This also allowed … Continue reading →

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Are You Sure You’re Not in Denver?

Posted on February 4, 2014 by Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher

This is a fast story from my days living in Raleigh, NC in 1999. I was making one of the many trips from Raleigh to Chapel Hill to participate in a library consortium meeting. Now the thing about that is, … Continue reading →

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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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Fred Garmin, Male Prostitute

Posted on December 31, 2013 by Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher

Yes, I know it’s really Fred Garvin, Male Prostitute, but every time I pick up my new Garmin GPS, I can’t help but say “Fred Garmin, Male Prostitute”  with a swanky lilt to my voice. Dan Aykroyd  aside, I love … Continue reading →

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