Category Archives: Language

Plastic Magic

Posted on September 9, 2014 by Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher

“I don’t believe you.”  I think I said this a million times. “It’s true,” my mother, obviously exasperated with my disbelief, replied again and again. “Are you sure? Are you really sure?” “Yes. Yes, I’m sure – I wouldn’t lie … Continue reading →

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What are you on about? And other Excellent Phrases and Words I wish I could use

Posted on August 25, 2014 by Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher

The following is a small list of English words & phrases that I wish would/could catch on in the States: (most are probably a mixture of dialect and colloquialisms…which someone of a more linguistic bent could probably distinguish the difference)   Rubbish….as in … Continue reading →

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I often wondered if I began talking in the womb…

Posted on July 20, 2014 by Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher

Greetings People, I’m honored to have been tagged in a blog-tour that is happening right now.  Honored and surprised as I’ve not really been an active blogger nor reader for a little bit of time – and I’ll explain why … Continue reading →

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Give Me it ALL, Rosetta Stone

Posted on February 10, 2014 by Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher

The Daily Post queries If you could wake up tomorrow and be fluent in any language you don’t currently speak, which would it be? Why? What’s the first thing you do with your new linguistic skills? Yes, with the exception of … Continue reading →

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A Leap of Faith – A Teacher’s Perspective

Posted on November 5, 2013 by Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher

Unconditional Teaching “Accepting students for who they are, rather than what they do, is integrally related to the teaching of a whole child” – Alfie Kohn, The Whole Child People often ask me why I am a teacher, they say … Continue reading →

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Are You a Full Time Mom?

Posted on September 16, 2013 by Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher

This is a fast off-the-cuff post …. This weekend someone asked me if I was a ‘full-time mom’ – which I think is kind of interesting.  I’m pretty sure that as soon as you have that child in your arms, … Continue reading →

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Confessions of a Thread Hijacker

Posted on August 15, 2013 by Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher

I have something to admit. I’m a hijacker. Of posts and threads… On Eraseboards…. With Chalkboards…. I can’t help myself.  As with most things I adore, I am COMPELLED. Compelled to write one liners and quippy rejoinders – I could … Continue reading →

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Homophone not Telephone – Yes, You Can Groan

Posted on June 29, 2013 by Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher

There are three critical places to spot the ever important homophone. The 1st place is where I fell down, over here. The 2nd was with some sauce over hair. The 3rd place being where (not wear or weir)  there (not they’re … Continue reading →

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Aw geeze – I’ve been tagged with a fruitcake

Posted on June 19, 2013 by Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher

Wait – that might not have come out correctly. I’ve been tagged to play tag (round number 2) and then I’ve been given a fruitcake in June.  I guess if I was an Aussie like Steph Rogers, it would at … Continue reading →

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Compelled

Posted on April 11, 2013 by Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher

Compel 1 : to drive or urge forcefully or irresistibly <hunger compelled him to eat> 2: to cause to do or occur by overwhelming pressure <public opinion compelled her to sign the bill> I often can’t help myself. It happens all the time.  I am compelled – without ill intent even … Continue reading →

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