Category Archives: News

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 →

Posted in Blogging, Childhood, connections, Humor, Language, love, News, Philosophy, Random Thoughts, Relationships, Sharon K Penmen, Story, Writing | Tagged , , , , , , , | 29 Comments

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 →

Posted in Bowie, grieving, love, News, Random Thoughts | Tagged , , , , | 20 Comments

My Special Little Guy has Finally Started Walking!

Posted on June 13, 2013 by Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher

I have been following Steph on her journey with her sweet little son, Jude. As a Mom of a kid that also had/has some struggles; my heart fills with joy at the MONUMENTAL turn of events for this little boy. … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging, Childhood, Children, Family, Health, love, News, Writing | Tagged , , , , , | 12 Comments

Face Lift or Temporary Mask?

Posted on March 31, 2013 by Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher

Hi Dilly Ho People~ So, my blog. Did you notice? I gave it a face lift…or possibly a temporary mask. Side note:  I really abhor the “blog” word for some reason, must be the “b-l-o-g” sound. I’m not really that fond … Continue reading →

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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

2012 in review ~ and I didn’t have to write it!

Posted on December 30, 2012 by Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher

The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2012 annual report for this blog. Here’s an excerpt: 600 people reached the top of Mt. Everest in 2012. This blog got about 9,700 views in 2012. If every person who reached the … Continue reading →

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