Category Archives: Injury

Whirlpool Sploosh Ball Wars Update

Posted on July 10, 2014 by Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher

Greetings People, I know it’s been a while since I posted.  There’s actually a reason, besides the obvious one, that my brain no longer works correctly.  I, too, was worried about that for a while ~  But stay tuned, all … Continue reading →

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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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The Ring Tale

Posted on March 22, 2014 by Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher

This is my fast Saturday story – enjoy. Several years ago we invested in a laundry ring to use instead of detergent in our wash.  We really loved it and one of our friends was curious about how well it … Continue reading →

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Within my Own Body

Posted on September 3, 2013 by Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher

This post is dedicated to Greg – a most amazing Bikram instructor and all around delightful person. Thank you ~  I love moving my body around – I know it sounds weird. But I like when I’m hyper aware of … Continue reading →

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Somewhat Random – Habits, Yoga and Observation

Posted on July 16, 2013 by Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher

It’s 7:30AM on a Saturday. I’ve just rounded  the corner of the building on my bike where my Bikram studio resides. I smell the incense, Nag Champa would be my guess, a little tremor goes through my belly.  It’s already … Continue reading →

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When Sheep Don’t Bring You Joy – DPChallenge

Posted on July 8, 2013 by Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher

This is a fast story today for the Weekly Writing DPChallenge – the Best Medicine Some of you might have seen this before – and if you have – you can relive the memories with me again. For those that are … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging, Childhood, Children, Daily Prompt, Eating, Family, Food, Humor, Injury, Italian, Random Thoughts, Story, Words, Writing | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 42 Comments

The Dichotomy of a Hot Tub

Posted on June 27, 2013 by Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher

I love the word “dichotomy”  it is defined thusly: Noun A division or contrast between two things that are or are represented as being opposed or entirely different. Last night I was soaking in our friends’ hot tub (yes, that … Continue reading →

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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 →

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A Series of Unfortunate Laments Часть вторая

Posted on June 5, 2013 by Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher

For Part Two or Часть вторая, I present several stories – some from my long ago youth, some from less long ago and some of my precocious child.  I hope they make you laugh. Or send me pity-induced monetary compensation. … Continue reading →

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A Series of Unfortunate Laments

Posted on May 27, 2013 by Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher

My friend, Ross Murray, over at Drinking Tips for Teens posted about some camping funny the other day – which made remember some of MY own camping funny plus other stories.  So, I guess I’ll write about them.  Shall we … Continue reading →

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