Tag Archives: Art

Kickin’ it into Gear

Posted on September 11, 2015 by Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher

“Obesity” Ugh – I saw that scary word on the printout of my visit to the doctor this past week. I had turned myself around when being weighed because I knew it wasn’t going to be pretty and I’d refused a scale … Continue reading →

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Whatever you’re “mad for” this week

Posted on September 3, 2015 by Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher

That phrase keeps running through my mind –  “Whatever you’re ‘mad for’ this week” … six words written in a cruel fashion, meant to tear me down.   It worked. I was torn.  These words were written around March/April in an … Continue reading →

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In an Ironic Twist of Fate – I Eat My Words

Posted on September 2, 2015 by Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher

I’m very excited this morning – Amazon has just informed me that my oil paint fine tip markers should be arriving today.  Wheeeeeeeeeee!!!!! Yes, in an ironic twist of fate, I posted that I am not artistic and hate ‘doing … Continue reading →

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I’ll Take Art History for $100, Alex

Posted on May 20, 2015 by Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher

I should preface this post with: I love art and I love schools that have art classes.  This is a just a little tongue-in-cheek. The dread comes around 1:45PM Tuesdays and Thursdays. The day was Thursday.  The scene replays vividly … Continue reading →

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Waiting for the Gift of Sound & Vision

Posted on September 17, 2012 by Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher

Very apropos for the Daily Prompt– What role does music play in your life? If you’ve read any of my other posts, especially the earlier ones, you’ll have noticed I’m big on music. Prior to turning 14, I just listened to music. Whatever … Continue reading →

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