Category Archives: Reading

BOOKSTORE! Oh Wait – you’re THAT kind of bookstore…

Posted on November 11, 2015 by Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher

Oh how I love a good bookstore.  I’m not a browser per se, I like to go in an BUY many, many bookish things. I have some sort of disorder that doesn’t allow me to leave a bookstore with a … Continue reading →

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The Peer Pressure I Will Not Succumb To

Posted on April 30, 2015 by Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher

“30 minutes a day.” “1 hour a day” “Only on the weekends; and only for an hour or so” These are the statements I’ve heard from parents concerning playing video games.  I totally “get it” – but I don’t limit … Continue reading →

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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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5×5? Why Not

Posted on March 7, 2014 by Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher

Who am I to buck a trend? Several of my blogging friends have been participating in the 5×5 thingamajiggy – it started with  Benzeknees and just spread out like ooooooze from a wound.  Vanessa,  Carrie Rubin and Rarasaur have all joined in and if it’s good … 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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Ruminations on my Feet

Posted on December 21, 2013 by Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher

My feet hate shoes. They can’t help it – from the day I was born until now, they have rebelled against wearing any form of footwear for a prolonged period of time. Plus I use my feet all the time … Continue reading →

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I Hope That Every Teacher Out There is Someone’s Favorite.

Posted on October 3, 2013 by Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher

This post is dedicated to all teachers – with special love to my Aunt M – a teacher I wish I had gotten to have and my cousins C & L – I would also love to see them in … Continue reading →

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Who Shall Chronicle my Life?

Posted on July 13, 2013 by Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher

The Daily Prompt queries the following: From a famous writer or celebrity, to a WordPress.com blogger or someone close to you — who would you like to be your biographer? All too easy – so you all lucked out because … Continue reading →

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Lyxdexia is a Terrible Thing

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher

A few years ago I attended a conference for American Public Television (APT). I was reviewing the program of speakers for various events and dinners.  I was curious to see Bruce Jenner on the agenda speaking about Anorexia at one of … 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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