Should she, or shouldn’t she

September 20, 2012January 9, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 20 Comments

I find myself in a dilemma, in a situation where I have a choice between what I want to do and what I probably should do. It's been like Old Home Week around here lately. I've reconnected with old friends that I haven't seen or talked to in years. Even better, these reunions have all … Continue reading Should she, or shouldn’t she

50 is the new cat lady

September 19, 2012January 9, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 14 Comments

I was talking with my dad recently about meeting for lunch to celebrate my 50th birthday in two weeks. He was reluctant to mention which birthday it is. It's really weird saying it out loud... "I'm turning 50 years old." (I think my parents are also having a difficult time reconciling the fact that their … Continue reading 50 is the new cat lady

Memento Mori

September 17, 2012June 27, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 6 Comments

For as long as I can remember, I've had this peculiar quirk. One that, when it happens, totally creeps out my usually steadfast husband. Without warning, my whole body shudders. As if I’ve been blasted by an arctic wind, I shiver uncontrollably for all of two seconds, then it passes. When I was a kid, … Continue reading Memento Mori

Autopilot

September 13, 2012January 9, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 11 Comments

I generally go through my day on autopilot. There are no toddlers to obstacle-course around, no office or boss to consider, nothing aside from typical housewifery things to do. The most excitement I’ve had lately was joining an exercise class… outside my house… with other grown ups… several times a week.   My routine, is … Continue reading Autopilot

White chili for a cold day

September 11, 2012January 6, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 7 Comments

A chat on Twitter Sunday afternoon with a few friends (Heather, Sara and Molly), about our longing for cooler days, led to confessions of love for fall cuisine - specifically stews, soups and chilies - the perfect cool weather meal. I mentioned that one of my favorites was White Chili, and a request was made to … Continue reading White chili for a cold day

Gone but not forgotten

September 5, 2012January 9, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 14 Comments

I have a retired blog, one that ran for more than three years. I had over 1,000 posts and nearly 20,000 comments. I'm not saying that in any way to brag, not that it's much to boast about, but only to illustrate that I was actively publishing my stuff there. It closed nearly two years ago. … Continue reading Gone but not forgotten