Fog in the trees

December 19, 2013 ~ Tara R. ~ 9 Comments

Her long, weekend getaway wasn’t going so well. She’d hoped for sunshine and fresh air, and all she got was rain and fog. Based on her weather app, it was already sunrise. Based on what the weather looked like outside, she couldn’t tell where the sun was. The low clouds were so thick, they drowned … Continue reading Fog in the trees

Crocodile tears

December 9, 2013December 29, 2013 ~ Tara R. ~ 41 Comments

“You can stop the crocodile tears. You know whining gets you nowhere with me.” I try to keep my voice even, not needing to share our conversation with my fellow cafe denizens. All I want is a quiet morning to just sit and sip my latte. “This is settled. I’m not arguing with you.” Holding … Continue reading Crocodile tears

Into that good night

December 5, 2013January 6, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 26 Comments

Last Sunday night, after returning from a week-long trip to visit the grans at Thanksgiving, we were happily welcomed home by our pets - dogs, Hershey and Asta, and our little manx calico, Pollo. While I unpacked, Pollo paced up and down the hallway. At one point I thought she had brought me one of … Continue reading Into that good night

Eat ’til you drop

November 25, 2013January 6, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 9 Comments

My peeps and I are headed west for Thanksgiving to spend the holiday with one set of Grans - the Mr’s parents - for the big Eat ‘Til You Pop Day. We have our own family dinner traditions - green bean casserole, sweet potatoes, fresh cranberry sauce, angel biscuits, turkey, and various and sundry desserts. … Continue reading Eat ’til you drop

I am

November 18, 2013November 18, 2013 ~ Tara R. ~ 7 Comments

I am set in my ways. After half a century, my beliefs and principles aren’t going to change much. I am open-minded. I welcome your ideas, welcome learning new things. If I don’t agree with you, that doesn’t mean I don’t understand. I am afraid sometimes. There are scary things in this world that I … Continue reading I am

Into the woods

November 11, 2013January 6, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 24 Comments

Standing at the entrance to the forest, hands clasped, fingers intertwined, they both look straight ahead trying to see through the canopy to the other side. He feels her heat radiating against his arm, and she wills her heart to beat in rhythm with his. Across the threshold lies their freedom, all they need do … Continue reading Into the woods