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Hobbies – 365 Week 3

January 21, 2012January 7, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 2 Comments

For my 365 Project this week, I featured shots that illustrated some of my favorite pastimes, my hobbies. The pic of my Chocolate Lab snoozing depicts my love of a good nap. If you thought I would include a shot of myself sleeping, all drooling and bad bed head... yeah, that just wasn't gonna happen. … Continue reading Hobbies – 365 Week 3

The wolf comes knocking

January 2, 2012January 9, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 15 Comments

Scanning the household calendar, practically every day is filled in with color-coded notations showing when which bill comes due. Scribbled at two-week intervals, a lone red, magic marker dot in the top right corner of a Friday block indicates paydays. I don't have much time, he'll be here soon. Stacks of debit statements spread out … Continue reading The wolf comes knocking

Closing a book, opening a new chapter

December 31, 2011January 7, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 5 Comments

“We will open the book. Its pages are blank. We are going to put words on them ourselves. The book is called Opportunity and its first chapter is New Year's Day.” ~ Edith Lovejoy Pierce Farewell 2011. You weren't the worst, but you could have been better. Here's to kickin' 2012's arse!

Merry Christmeme

December 19, 2011January 6, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 2 Comments

I saw this fun holiday meme at Terri's and thought I would play along. 1. The Christmas song I can listen to even in June is: Hands down, my favorite Christmas song is 'Oh, Holy Night.' Chills, I tell you! Every time I hear it, no matter what time of the year, I can get … Continue reading Merry Christmeme

Paper chase

December 16, 2011January 9, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 6 Comments

My husband and I are feuding ~ a bloodless, passive-aggressive war of wills. Issuing blame to the person who fired the first salvo would depend on who you ask. Of course, I point the accusing finger at him. I hypothesize that the average male, being able to stand for half of his bathroom duties (I said … Continue reading Paper chase

One year later…

December 13, 2011January 6, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 18 Comments

One year ago today I opened a new chapter in my writing and photography, and started Thin spiral notebook. My original blog ~ that-which-shall-not-be-named ~ had gotten too depressing and I needed a change. This ~ arms spread wide ~ is where you'll find me now. Stretching my writing into sometimes uncomfortable places, but hopefully … Continue reading One year later…

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