Slow down, dammit!

March 28, 2011January 9, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 10 Comments

I'm a yeller. When my kids were young and we were out in the front yard, I would yell at passing cars if I thought they were going too fast. I live on a Circle (the street is actually shaped more like a "U") and the posted speed limit is only 15mph. There was no … Continue reading Slow down, dammit!

Haiku Friday – toward the light

March 25, 2011January 9, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 9 Comments

Struggling to survive Reaching out of the shadows Stretch up toward the light Setting roots, grasping For a hand to hold, a home Built of hope and love Tearing down fences Burning bonfires of 'what-ifs' Phoenix from ashes Haiku Friday is hosted by Lou at LouCeeL. *photo taken with iPhone4, post-effects created with Artista Haiku … Continue reading Haiku Friday – toward the light

Thriller… mother of the grad

March 23, 2011January 7, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 10 Comments

Trying to coordinate a simple thing like arranging accommodations for guests of a college graduation is almost more trouble than it’s worth. All I needed to do was reserve three hotel rooms for in-laws and our family. The worrier that I am, I wanted to book the rooms six months ago, when we found out … Continue reading Thriller… mother of the grad

No parking

March 21, 2011January 7, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 11 Comments

Under normal circumstances, neither of these signs would be out-of-the-ordinary. They are guarding an empty lot, and presumably the land owner is simply attempting to keep unwanted visitors from tramping around on his property. The thing that prompted me to take a picture of two innocuous signs is that the tree they are nailed to … Continue reading No parking

Haiku Friday – Guardians

March 18, 2011January 8, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 11 Comments

Ever vigilant Ridding the world of vermin One squirrel at a time Haiku Friday is hosted by Lou at LouCeeL. *Our Girls, Labrador-Chow mixes Maxx (age 14) and Hershey (5), guard our backyard against those bushy-tailed rats. They've never caught a single squirrel; probably wouldn't know what to do with it if they did. Maxx, … Continue reading Haiku Friday – Guardians

Morning people suck

March 15, 2011January 9, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 17 Comments

For the past week I've been walking in the morning... six out of the last seven days. I've laced on my Nikes, clicked on my iPod, stuffed my Skull Candy ear buds into my head and off I'd go. I'm a strider. I walk fast and keep my eyes ahead, so when I'm zoned out … Continue reading Morning people suck