Tag Archives: Humor

The Progression of “I’m Not Making Too Much for Christmas Dinner”

Posted on December 16, 2015 by Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher

My family is pretty much…Italian. Especially my Mom.  Every year  around this time the conversation about Christmas Dinner plays itself out in this manner (which I would not trade for the world). A month before Christmas – possibly on Thanksgiving:  … Continue reading →

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It’s a wrap

Posted on January 28, 2015 by Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher

“I CAN’T GET THIS OPEN!” “HOW DO YOU GET THIS OPEN???” “PLEASE, I BEG OF YOU! MAKE IT OPEN!” I hear it again and again… from family, friends, my son’s teachers. But it never gets me down; it will never … 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 →

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

Life in the Furniture Store

Posted on June 4, 2014 by Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher

My mom is a HARDCORE shopper – and by hardcore, I mean anyone that shops more than me. And by ‘more than me’, I mean anyone willing to stay in a store beyond the absolute minimum time it takes to put … Continue reading →

Posted in Aversions, Childhood, Clothing, Family, Humor, Parenting, Philosophy, Random Thoughts, shopping, Writing | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 100 Comments

The Five Second Rule Fail

Posted on March 28, 2014 by Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher

My husband and I feel very differently about ‘the 5 second rule’ – come on, you know what it is…the rule that food dropped on the floor is edible if picked up within 5 seconds (as long as it’s not … Continue reading →

Posted in Childhood, Children, Eating, Family, Food, Humor, Parenting, Story | Tagged , , , , , , | 68 Comments

The Ring Tale

Posted on March 22, 2014 by Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher

This is my fast Saturday story – enjoy. Several years ago we invested in a laundry ring to use instead of detergent in our wash.  We really loved it and one of our friends was curious about how well it … Continue reading →

Posted in Childhood, Children, Humor, Injury, Random Thoughts, Story | Tagged , , , , , , , | 32 Comments

Are You Sure You’re Not in Denver?

Posted on February 4, 2014 by Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher

This is a fast story from my days living in Raleigh, NC in 1999. I was making one of the many trips from Raleigh to Chapel Hill to participate in a library consortium meeting. Now the thing about that is, … Continue reading →

Posted in Driving, Humor, Librarian, Random Thoughts, Story | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 36 Comments

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

Guest Blogging about Bears

Posted on August 26, 2013 by Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher

Hi People ~ I’m guest blogging on Rohan’s site – Rohan7things.  He was awfully nice to have me.  Enjoy your read!

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When Sheep Don’t Bring You Joy – DPChallenge

Posted on July 8, 2013 by Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher

This is a fast story today for the Weekly Writing DPChallenge – the Best Medicine Some of you might have seen this before – and if you have – you can relive the memories with me again. For those that are … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging, Childhood, Children, Daily Prompt, Eating, Family, Food, Humor, Injury, Italian, Random Thoughts, Story, Words, Writing | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 42 Comments