My house, my rules

June 1, 2011January 6, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 28 Comments

In the four years that I have been blogging. Writing sometimes personal stories then publishing them on the Internet for all the world to see, I’ve been fortunate in that I’ve had very few trolls. I did have a plagiarizer, the same person twice, but that’s another sort of tale. When the first personal attack … Continue reading My house, my rules

Teach your children well

May 25, 2011January 5, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 13 Comments

For the last six summers, my daughter, JM, has worked at a local Gulf front seafood restaurant, first as a hostess and later as a server. Having worked as a server myself during college, I empathize with how difficult this job can be. Long hours, unpredictable customers, low wages, and physically demanding, working in a … Continue reading Teach your children well

Teenage angst revisited: circa 1978

May 18, 2011January 6, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 10 Comments

This past weekend my family held a yard sale, our first in several years. After the first hectic hour, I remembered why I prefer to simply donate items to our local Goodwill and church charities. Sketchy people show up at yard sales, and now they all know where I live... Other than the handful of … Continue reading Teenage angst revisited: circa 1978

Lost in translation

May 11, 2011January 6, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 14 Comments

With all the goings on surrounding my daughter and her recent graduation, her pending grad school plans and the inevitable moving out of our family home, I fear my son is getting lost in all the sibling adoration. The Boy has had more than his share of set backs in the last few years, struggling … Continue reading Lost in translation

Like mother, like daughter

May 4, 2011January 6, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 20 Comments

Last weekend my daughter marked a very significant milestone. My mother and her husband made the trip from Tennessee to be with her during this important event. Throughout my entire life, my mom has fussed about her weight. In my childhood memories, I saw her as heavy, when in actuality she was average size. Her … Continue reading Like mother, like daughter

The word is ‘respect’…

April 27, 2011January 5, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 9 Comments

This marks the 15th year I've lived along the Florida Gulf Coast. It is a gorgeous region and I have grown to love my adopted state. But... there are aspects of living here that are not so great. There is the oppressive summer heat and humidity, but that's tempered by mild winters (no snow!). There … Continue reading The word is ‘respect’…