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Category: Trifecta

Eulogy

headstone father
September 13, 2013September 13, 2013 ~ Tara R. ~ 20 Comments

Life goes on without you, Old Man. I took the best of what you hammered into my head and used it to my fullest advantage. The bad stuff? That’s all dead and buried.

Prepping for pending doom

September 9, 2013 ~ Tara R. ~ 14 Comments

In the beginning, news reports were a constant scroll across the bottom of my TV screen. I remember thinking how stupid that was since power was already so sketchy, there was no guarantee people who actually needed the information were getting it. Then I would laugh because I kept the channel on all day long, … Continue reading Prepping for pending doom

Grace in all things

mother and baby hippo
September 3, 2013 ~ Tara R. ~ 15 Comments

“She’s just like her mother. Got just about as much grace as a baby hippo.” For a moment, she could only stare slack-jawed at Jasper for his insensitive remark. “I can’t believe you said that.” Angela crossed her arms in defiance, keeping her voice low. “Beth is your own daughter.” A look of contempt hung … Continue reading Grace in all things

Months with an R

seagull flock feeding
August 31, 2013August 31, 2013 ~ Tara R. ~ 28 Comments

Flock feeding frenzy Vie for tasty sushi bites Oysters at their peak

Topping the ball

vintage bowling sign
August 27, 2013August 28, 2013 ~ Tara R. ~ 15 Comments

It was a smell that I secretly loved. A wicked mélange of lane oil, lemon-scented wood polish and sweaty feet. Walking into the lanes, a beautiful cacophony of bells and buzzers assaulted my senses. The league players filled the middle lanes, leaving only the fringe alleys for us amateurs. The reverberations from the resin balls … Continue reading Topping the ball

Sweet dream kisses

dream lighthouse
August 23, 2013January 17, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 33 Comments

Drift away on a sailboat of wishes, O’er a stardust sea. Silver moon lights the way To a land of sweet dream kisses. Close your eyes, count to three. Tomorrow we shall play.

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