Tag Archives: words

I Cannot Become Comfortably Numb

Posted on September 29, 2015 by Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher

Warning: This is a little disjointed and possibly tangential. Just go with the flow ~  Two songs have been rolling around my head these past few weeks.  Pink Floyd’s Comfortably Numb and Franz Ferdinand’s Well That Was Easy.   In particular, … Continue reading →

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What are you on about? And other Excellent Phrases and Words I wish I could use

Posted on August 25, 2014 by Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher

The following is a small list of English words & phrases that I wish would/could catch on in the States: (most are probably a mixture of dialect and colloquialisms…which someone of a more linguistic bent could probably distinguish the difference)   Rubbish….as in … Continue reading →

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Double Dog Dare

Posted on March 30, 2014 by Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher

Hmmm… I think I’ve accepted a ‘double dog dare’ from my friend to write more. I don’t know what that’s exactly going to look like – but it may or may not involve you being suckered into reading more stuff. … Continue reading →

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I’m a Curious Cat

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher

Greetings People ~ Yes, I am a curious cat.  I told Le Clown that it was a secret, but really, it’s not.  I pretended to be a cat my entire childhood.  Other kids obsessively wore cowboy boots day in/day out or … Continue reading →

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The Time is Now ~

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher

Greetings People ~ I’ve carved out some legit writing time. Pre-Bikram yoga at 6:30PM {it’s been two days since I’ve been; I feel the addiction jitters starting to set in} and post-pulling apart an entire child’s bedroom to paint – … Continue reading →

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Labeling the Crazy Part II ~ Sorta Reblog

Posted on December 23, 2012 by Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher

In a previous post, Doubleplusungood, I went on and on about how much I LOVE words – which is true, I have a thing for language and dictionaries.  However, it’s not always roses and sunshine for me with words. For … Continue reading →

Posted in Aversions, Humor, Language, Librarian, Phobias, Words, Writing | Tagged , , , , , , , | 35 Comments

Doubleplusungood

Posted on December 3, 2012 by Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher

I admit it – I’m a word nerd; derived from the Latin Dictum Nerdica.  I’m also a Grammar Geek (ok, ok Grammaticus Geekicus). I think I was the only kid in 7th grade typing English that liked to diagram sentences.  My … Continue reading →

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This is Me

Posted on October 16, 2012 by Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher

Sometimes when my life takes a new turn Please note, change makes me quiver and squirm Something new came about I’m still sorting it out It’s good; but my stomach still churns Apprehensive Denise Jocoserious Unsure Sesquipedalian Tempestuous Mental Emotional … Continue reading →

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Hey Clown, Limerick Me One More Time aka The Clip Show

Posted on September 22, 2012 by Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher

This past week has been especially amazing. I’ve found myself in the midst of a group of really talented writers that have invited me into their world – it’s such an honor for me. I’ve gotten to be a guest … Continue reading →

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