Intersection

June 24, 2019 ~ Tara R. ~ 2 Comments

The light turned from red to green and I slowly accelerated into the intersection, a glint of sunlight off a windshield my only warning Then the screech of tires, a smell of hot tar and diesel fuel, and the desperate screams of car horns assaulted me - or were the screams mine. In a split … Continue reading Intersection

100 Word Challenge: Dirt

June 20, 2019June 24, 2019 ~ Tara R. ~ 3 Comments

I had to get down and dirty yesterday… it was time to refurbish my raised planters. The planters had been sorely neglected whilst my bum knee was making my life in general difficult and my gardening, specifically, impossible. The vines and pine needles had taken over and I feared the planters were a lost cause. … Continue reading 100 Word Challenge: Dirt

100 Word Challenge: Lizard

June 12, 2019 ~ Tara R. ~ 8 Comments

I have a small garden in front of my house. Nothing spectacular… some flowering plants, some succulents, some herbs for cooking. Just a little something to keep me occupied. Being that I like pretty things, and my son likes to give me appropriate gifts, a while back he got me some outdoor garden art. Think: … Continue reading 100 Word Challenge: Lizard

100 Word Challenge: Denial

June 5, 2019June 5, 2019 ~ Tara R. ~ 6 Comments

Have you ever stopped reading a book because the story line was heading toward one of the characters, one that you really like, doing something stupid and you didn’t want to believe it, don't want to see that train wreck. You hope against hope that what you fear would happen, doesn't. That’s where I am. … Continue reading 100 Word Challenge: Denial

Hairbrush microphone

June 4, 2019June 4, 2019 ~ Tara R. ~ 1 Comment

Earbuds in, hairbrush microphone in hand, Susie belted out “Don’t Speak” in her best Gwen Stefani vibrato. Tipping her fedora to the mirror, she hopped on one foot, then kicked out her other leg. Keeping time to music only she heard, Susie danced and sang until she glistened with sweat. “Don’t tell me ‘cause it … Continue reading Hairbrush microphone

100 Word Challenge: Speak

May 29, 2019July 4, 2019 ~ Tara R. ~ 1 Comment

I’ve been on a tear recently with this reading thing. Up to book 11 since the beginning of May and will most likely finish numbers 12 and 13 by the end of this week. I’m kind of digging “No TV” during the day, too. Right now, I am on book nine of a 16 book … Continue reading 100 Word Challenge: Speak