100 Word Challenge: Heart

February 14, 2020 ~ Tara R. ~ 2 Comments

Today is Valentine’s Day. A day to profess your undying adoration for those special people in your life. Or, as my husband insists, it’s a made-up observance to make money for the greeting card and candy industries. It's not a particularly important holiday for us. We’ve been together for nearly 40 years. There is only … Continue reading 100 Word Challenge: Heart

Nightlight

February 13, 2020February 13, 2020 ~ Tara R. ~ 2 Comments

While she nodded off playing a pocket game on her smartphone, inky shadows seeped into the corners darkening the room A heavy crocheted blanket kicked to the floor exposed her restless legs, leaving her vulnerable. Those unprotected legs now pinned to the bed by a sleeping cat snuggly nestled in the bowl made between her … Continue reading Nightlight

100 Word Challenge: Vision

February 7, 2020February 7, 2020 ~ Tara R. ~ 2 Comments

Last fall I went in for my annual vision exam. I am hopelessly myopic so my prescription changes, sometimes drastically, every year. I got my new script and instead of selecting new frames from the optic department at my doctor’s office, I went to my regular eyeglass place. If you've worn glass before, you know … Continue reading 100 Word Challenge: Vision

Esther’s cat

February 6, 2020February 7, 2020 ~ Tara R. ~ 6 Comments

Anyone looking into Esther’s house, through yellowed sheers covering grimy glass panes, would see a parlor filled with dusty furniture. A bowl of spoiled milk sits by the cold hearth, a treat for a nonexistent cat. An ornate Cabriole sofa upholstered in faded red velvet sits in front of the oriel window. Once a vivid … Continue reading Esther’s cat

100 Word Challenge: Spoil

January 31, 2020January 31, 2020 ~ Tara R. ~ 4 Comments

Sunday is a very special day at our house and no, it’s not because of the Super Bowl. None of the teams I cheer for made it through the playoffs… bygones. No, Feb. 2 is the 7th anniversary of bringing home my little Lab, my little Misfit Toy, Asta - her adoption day. She had … Continue reading 100 Word Challenge: Spoil

Attacking the To-Read pile

January 27, 2020 ~ Tara R. ~ 12 Comments

I was doing so well. I posted the 100 Word Challenge on time for a couple of weeks, then BOOM, I just couldn’t get inspired. As an experiment, this week I’m moving the posting day to Friday. We can try that for a little while to see if I can meet a deadline. Publishing mid-week … Continue reading Attacking the To-Read pile