Sisterhood

February 4, 2013January 6, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 38 Comments

I can’t say the phone call surprised me. I half expected I would get it one day, but even with that trepidation, it still unnerved me. It started out like any other afternoon telemarketing interruption. I wonder if I could have ended the encounter before it started by simply letting that initial call go straight … Continue reading Sisterhood

A day at the beach

February 2, 2013January 9, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 22 Comments

Friday morning I headed to Navarre Beach and Henderson Beach State Park. It was a clear day, a little windy, and the beach was nearly deserted. I need to enjoy the solitude while I can, Spring Break comes early to Florida and if the past few seasons are any indication, we'll be inundated with college … Continue reading A day at the beach

Welcome home, Asta

February 2, 2013January 31, 2020 ~ Tara R. ~ 12 Comments

She's home! After an interminable two-week wait, our newest fur kid, Asta is finally home. She is the sweetest little, Lab-mix, and Asta's older 'sister' Hershey is accepting her adopted sibling as if she was always a member of our family. Po isn't quite sure about Asta, but I think she's warming up to her. Our … Continue reading Welcome home, Asta

Running with crazy

February 2, 2013January 6, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 19 Comments

But, I feel better. That's because you’re doing what you’re supposed to be doing. I’m thinking much clearer. I can stop now, right? No, stay on your meds and stop running with crazy.

The new kid

February 1, 2013January 12, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 3 Comments

Stanley wasn’t sure which was more nerve-wracking, facing the Family Boss Paul, or his second Butch. Paul was intense, loud and over-the-top, but you knew exactly where you stood with him. Butch was different. He had a quiet way about him, almost too calm, like a volcano just before it blows. The newest recruit, Stanley … Continue reading The new kid