Tag Archives: Mom

Mom – The Bagel Lady

Posted on May 11, 2013 by Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher

My mom jokes that according to my blog, she’s ruined my life. I laugh right back. She knows it’s not true – but she also knows that she’s taking a chance when she reads my posts because, as humans, we … Continue reading →

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When Sheep Don’t Bring You Joy

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher

Originally posted on The Mercenary Researcher:
I wrote this in 40 minutes before work at 5AM – please excuse any offensive uses or misuses of grammar.  mea culpa, mea culpa, mea máxima culpa. That Catholic upbringing was good for something,…

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The Dress

Posted on November 1, 2012 by Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher

I hate the maul (sic). My mother loves the maul. She loves shopping at the maul and she gets things that she tries on, buys and then still returns.  I’ve seen other people do this too. It boggles my mind. … Continue reading →

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The Most Awesome Thing My Mom Did for Me

Posted on September 24, 2012 by Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher

When I was growing up I read quite a bit. I could spend literally 8 hours straight reading. Not to say I didn’t do other things- but when I was interested in a book – it engulfed me. My favorite … Continue reading →

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