Tag Archives: david bowie

I Have an Unpopular Opinion- DP Challenge

Posted on October 8, 2013 by Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher

I love when the DP Challenge covers something I just wrote about – like here … Right after I’m done listening to David Bowie’s “Fashion” – I’m gonna rant a little bit. About the Clothing Police – Are we ready? … Continue reading →

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I Feel For My Mother – Daily Prompt Repost

Posted on October 4, 2013 by Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher

Seems I’ve covered the Daily Prompt’s query before – and since I reblogged it – I now have to repost it… How important are clothes to you? Describe your style, if you have one, and tell us how appearance impacts how … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging, Buttons, Childhood, Children, Clothing, Daily Prompt, Family, Fashion, Humor, Parenting, Phobias, Random Thoughts, Relationships, Writing | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 42 Comments

Station to Station

Posted on July 4, 2013 by Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher

Le Clown invited me to his space – to write about David Bowie – and I thank him. Please come over and have a read. His story is – well, his story. I dedicate my story to one of the … Continue reading →

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Ginger*..er, Orange Crush

Posted on March 10, 2013 by Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher

I have a confession to make. I adore red heads – male, female; doesn’t matter. I love red hair – I love it when I have red hair. I especially love unnatural shades of red hair. But my favorite red … Continue reading →

Posted in Bowie, Childhood, Coincidence, Humor, Random Thoughts, Secrets, Writing | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 97 Comments

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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5AM – A Special Kind of Crazy

Posted on September 10, 2012 by Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher

Ah – 5Am on a Monday morning is a special kind of feeling. Thunder rumbling overhead, storms on the horizon. It’s cooler now, a little calm before the storm. I’m at Circle K getting my Monday 99 cent coffee on … Continue reading →

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Hey Baby – What’s Your Genre?

Posted on September 5, 2012 by Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher

Historical fiction? Nope. Mystery? Nope. General fiction? Nope. Biography? Nope.  Slice of Life? Good god no! Humor? Maybe… What kind of writer of am I  is my genre? This question has been plaguing me for a while now. I guess it’s … Continue reading →

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Are Your Hipbones Protruding? Yes? I Think I Love You ~ The Story of Scott and The Story of Lu

Posted on July 27, 2012 by Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher

It’s my second semester at college. Annie & Karen are nudging me – they want me to notice that guy across the courtyard. They tell me he keeps looking at me and he always shows up wherever I am. They … Continue reading →

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