100 Word Challenge: Search

April 20, 2016June 17, 2017 ~ Tara R. ~ 14 Comments

When I dream, I dream big. Wes Anderson, over-the-top visuals, filled with eclectic characters, and elaborate scenery kind of productions. I’ve even had what I consider prophetic dreams on a few, rare occasions. So, when I dream of the same thing, not the same story line, but the same place or event, I pay attention. … Continue reading 100 Word Challenge: Search

100 Word Challenge: South

April 13, 2016June 17, 2017 ~ Tara R. ~ 14 Comments

I’m not a big fan of network television. I watch a lot of shows on the History and Discovery Channels, and spend numerous hours watching Premier League Soccer. (The main reason we have the cable package we do is so we can watch British football.) Remember how I mentioned that I live with two men, … Continue reading 100 Word Challenge: South

100 Word Challenge: Power

April 6, 2016June 17, 2017 ~ Tara R. ~ 13 Comments

The division of power in my household is not balanced. I live with two men - my husband of 30 years and my 20-something son. The family dichotomy changed drastically when our older daughter permanently moved out of the our home. It went from an equal male/female ratio to one that is clearly stacked against … Continue reading 100 Word Challenge: Power

100 Word Challenge: A minus

March 30, 2016June 17, 2017 ~ Tara R. ~ 27 Comments

I’m one of those messy people who eats while working at my laptop. That means tiny crumbs and not so tiny orts (my favorite crossword puzzle word) get sprinkled all over my keyboard. Owning my messiness, I’ve taken prophylactic measures to protect the inner workings of my precious MacBook. A silicone cover fits snuggly over … Continue reading 100 Word Challenge: A minus

100 Word Challenge: Dream

March 16, 2016June 17, 2017 ~ Tara R. ~ 20 Comments

Back in the day, when I was fresh out of college, I was plagued by Non-attendance Final Exam Nightmares. You know the ones…. you walk into a class you’ve never been too all semester, are expected to take a “counts at 50% of your grade” test, and you realize that you don’t know anything about … Continue reading 100 Word Challenge: Dream

100 Word Challenge: Change

March 9, 2016June 17, 2017 ~ Tara R. ~ 22 Comments

This Sunday, in the U.S and Canada, Daylight Saving Time begins at 2 a.m. That means instead of sunset coming at 6 o’clock in the evening, it’ll come at 7. I like that. The downside is that to have that bit more light, means giving up an hour of my day. With night falling so … Continue reading 100 Word Challenge: Change