A nice, long soak in the tub

May 21, 2018 ~ Tara R. ~ 1 Comment

The newspapers reported it as an accident. A tragic case of absentmindedness, the coroner ruled. Her’s wasn’t a distrait mind, she knew what would happen when she drew the bath. Some argued that it wasn’t daydreaming that distracted her, something sinister kept her from saving herself they said. Perhaps it was my hand holding her … Continue reading A nice, long soak in the tub

Old fishing hole

May 18, 2018May 26, 2018 ~ Tara R. ~ 2 Comments

Primo fishing spot Not bass nor trout that's jumping I'm out catching waves

The Darkroom: The shoemaker

May 17, 2018June 5, 2018 ~ Tara R. ~ Leave a comment

Welcome to the Darkroom where I open my photo album to you to help spark your creativity. Each week I’ll offer a new photo, but the story is yours to write. The Rules, because there are always rules: What to do: Posts on Thursday morning; deadline midnight Wednesday, CST (Thursday, 5 a.m. GMT) Photo prompt; … Continue reading The Darkroom: The shoemaker

The long way home

May 16, 2018 ~ Tara R. ~ 3 Comments

I’ve always known I was adopted. My adoptive parents, Earl and Charlene, were great. There were never any secrets, they told me about my birth parents and answered any questions I had starting when I was very young. I was told they were both killed in a car accident when I was just an infant … Continue reading The long way home

100 Word Challenge: Bath

May 16, 2018May 18, 2018 ~ Tara R. ~ 6 Comments

My oldest dog, Hershey, has allergies. When springtime rolls around, there is something in the air - pollen, grass dander, fairy dust - that makes her miserable. Scratching, chewing, snarfing, it’s enough to drive anyone mad. She gets meds from the vet, and I’ve been known to slip her a little Benadryl, none of which … Continue reading 100 Word Challenge: Bath

Two Word Tuesday: What were you saying?

May 15, 2018May 23, 2018 ~ Tara R. ~ Leave a comment

Welcome to Two for Tuesday where your vocabulary and word choices will be tested. Two similar, yet distinct, words are offered for inspiration. The first prompt is an ordinary, oft used word, the second prompt is a little more expressive, maybe even unfamiliar. Each word will include a definition to help get you started. What to … Continue reading Two Word Tuesday: What were you saying?