100 Word Challenge: Turkey

November 22, 2017December 21, 2017 ~ Tara R. ~ 11 Comments

I got a little overwhelmed with prep work for tomorrow's Thanksgiving dinner and didn’t take a break until it was dark outside. Sorry for the late post. So I can have time to actually enjoy dinner with my family, I try to get as much of the meal together the day before. All that remains … Continue reading 100 Word Challenge: Turkey

100 Word Challenge: Eat

November 15, 2017November 22, 2017 ~ Tara R. ~ Leave a comment

The U.S. celebrates Thanksgiving next week. NEXT. WEEK. I am not ready, not even close. There will only be my immediate family, so four of us, for dinner. It shouldn’t be too difficult to plan, purchase and prepare. Still, I thought I had at least another week. I need to bake homemade biscuits and a … Continue reading 100 Word Challenge: Eat

100 Word Challenge: Idiot

November 1, 2017November 14, 2017 ~ Tara R. ~ 2 Comments

*Submissions deadline extended to Nov. 15* There are several dashboard indicators on my car that I call “idiot lights” - in that, I’m an idiot about vehicle maintenance and I need obvious visual clues that something is wrong. I even have a percentage countdown for when i need to change my oil. The one light … Continue reading 100 Word Challenge: Idiot

100 Word Challenge: Tradition

October 25, 2017December 21, 2017 ~ Tara R. ~ 5 Comments

A few friends were recently discussing holiday traditions and a new grandma asked for suggestions on what she could do for her new grandbabies, something that she could build on every year. Some of the possibilities included: A special ornament each season or making ornaments together New holiday pajamas to open on Christmas Eve Cultural … Continue reading 100 Word Challenge: Tradition

100 Word Challenge: Fall

October 18, 2017December 3, 2017 ~ Tara R. ~ 1 Comment

This Saturday, I had a rare chance to spend nearly the entire day with my grown-up daughter. That morning we, along with about 1,000 other people, participated in a community event to help raise awareness for suicide prevention. After the walk, we had a lovely lunch, dining on fresh seafood and mimosas. Then, as we … Continue reading 100 Word Challenge: Fall

100 Word Challenge: Pen

October 11, 2017December 3, 2017 ~ Tara R. ~ 9 Comments

I always tell myself when I have an idea for a story that I’ll remember it, that I don’t have to jot it down. I read a word that tantalizes me and I think, I won’t/can’t forget such a delicious word… but I do. I finally began listening more closely to the voices in my … Continue reading 100 Word Challenge: Pen