A cornucopia of corn

May 31, 2012April 12, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 12 Comments

When I began sorting through all the food in my freezer, in preparation of the coming hurricane season, I found - much to my dismay - an overabundance of corn, both in cut and cob form. *note to self: do not buy any corn for at least 12 months. I loathe to throw it out, … Continue reading A cornucopia of corn

The siren’s call

May 30, 2012January 5, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 13 Comments

A possession not wholly unwelcome. A fervent drive, wild and unrelenting. No priest called, no rosary prayed. Holy water won't cleanse my soul of this yearning. While in its grip, I can't deny its dominion over me. I can't simply walk way, ignoring its haunting siren's song. If I fight against its enthralling pull, my … Continue reading The siren’s call

Sleepless nights

May 30, 2012January 5, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 24 Comments

It's been a while since I've had a baby in my house, but I remember the seemingly endless nights of near terminal sleep deprivation. The crying and wailing, kicking and screaming, and the babies were really loud too. I remember getting, maybe, two hours of undisturbed sleep. Of not being able to truly relax, listening … Continue reading Sleepless nights

Greetings from Florida

May 29, 2012September 5, 2017 ~ Tara R. ~ 10 Comments

The Atlantic Hurricane Season runs from June 1 to November 30. To date, two named storms - Alberto and Beryl - have already formed off the U.S. east coast. My family has lived along the Gulf Coast of Florida since 1995. Our late summer arrival was neatly tucked between Hurricane Erin and Hurricane Opal, both … Continue reading Greetings from Florida

Gate to Gate

May 28, 2012January 7, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 5 Comments

At a time when most people were still in bed this holiday morning, more than 1,800 of my closest friends and I were lined up ready to walk, run, and stroll 4.4 miles in the 27th annual Gate to Gate Memorial Day event at Eglin Air Force Base. My friend Pia and I have been … Continue reading Gate to Gate

Today and every day

May 27, 2012January 7, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 2 Comments

Bright and very early Monday morning, several hundred friends and I will be participating in a 4.4 mile walk/run at Eglin Air Force Base near Niceville, FL. The event, the 27th Annual Gate to Gate, is held every Memorial Day. I expect this one to be huge. During the walk, I will stop at the … Continue reading Today and every day