Raising independent children

January 16, 2015January 17, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 8 Comments

When I was a kid, around first grade-ish, I walked to school. It was less than half a mile from where I lived, but in my child-mind, and to my pudgy child-legs, it was at least five miles - both ways, up hill, in the snow. Across the street from my school, there was a … Continue reading Raising independent children

Trapped in the automat

January 9, 2015January 17, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 1 Comment

Once upon a time A maiden longed for passion Pining for her prince Fishing in frog ponds Searching in fresh produce aisles Squeezing the melons Pursuing her dreams Sports bars and trivia nights Hoping for a match Meeting Mister Right Her one and only pursuit She’ll stop at nothing Subtle men attend Twice weekly worship meetings Have … Continue reading Trapped in the automat

Sit awhile

January 2, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 5 Comments

Turn calendar page A new year, wipe the slate clean, You still can’t go home

Green with envy

December 12, 2014January 6, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ Leave a comment

Walking on cloud nine Green and crunchy cumulus My reptile heaven

Travelin’ light

December 5, 2014December 5, 2014 ~ Tara R. ~ 3 Comments

Carefree vagabond Leaving all troubles behind Totes home everywhere

Guardian at the gate

November 21, 2014November 21, 2014 ~ Tara R. ~ 2 Comments

Stoic and stalwart War tested, ever watchful Travelers’ guardian There is a regional airport about 10 miles from where I live. It's attached to Eglin Air Force Base near Fort Walton Beach, FL. Eglin AFB is one of the largest military installations in the U.S., covering 724 square miles of land ranges, and extending out … Continue reading Guardian at the gate