Top ten perks and financial benefits of being unemployed

June 26, 2012January 6, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 19 Comments

Recently a friend made an off-hand remark that I was lucky that I wasn't still working because I didn't have to put up with co-workers coming into the office sick, and spreading their contagion around to everyone. Lucky... that's it. The medical savings on cold remedies alone have made being out of a job worth … Continue reading Top ten perks and financial benefits of being unemployed

Keep your enemies closer

June 25, 2012January 6, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 7 Comments

"Keep your friends close, and your enemies closer." ~ Sun-tzu, "Art of War" Pauley closed the bathroom door and hung the dress Millicent gave her on the hook on the back. Sitting on the closed toilet, she leaned back against the tank, running her fingers through her knotted, bed-head hair. Shutting her eyes against the … Continue reading Keep your enemies closer

Storm prep

June 23, 2012January 9, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 22 Comments

Woke up Saturday morning to the news a tropical depression>storm>likely hurricane was developing in the Gulf... oh joy. If it is going to build into a full-fledged hurricane, forecasts say it should happen within the next 48 hours. Shit... I've already started my to-do list for final house prep should that become necessary, but hoping … Continue reading Storm prep

Week 24: sunrise, mason jars and birthday cake

June 23, 2012January 6, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 2 Comments

Had a few funny moments this week. About lost my mind in Sam's Club over a strategically placed sticker on a case of mason jars. I couldn't help but wonder if the inventory worker who pasted the stickers didn't have the soul of an adolescent boy... like me. It was good that I was shopping … Continue reading Week 24: sunrise, mason jars and birthday cake

Burning bridges

June 22, 2012January 6, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 8 Comments

Haters gonna hate Burning bridges to the ground Gives off the best light Haiku Friday is hosted by Lou at LouCeeL.

Motivated seller

June 21, 2012January 5, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 11 Comments

NEW, never worn, wedding gown - $900 OBO Strapless, mermaid style with sweetheart neckline. Chapel train. Organza with tulle overlay, extensive beading and hand-embroidered lace. One of a kind, custom-made... like I thought our love was. Double stitched throughout, while our relationship fell apart at the seams. Heirloom veil is also available - sheer, antique … Continue reading Motivated seller