100 Word Challenge: Novel

November 2, 2016July 1, 2017 ~ Tara R. ~ 4 Comments

I started an adventure yesterday, something I haven’t attempted in four years… I didn’t realize it had been that long until I typed that out. Anyway… I’m making my best attempt at NaNoWriMo. For the uninitiated, the acronym stands for: National Novel Writing Month. It’s this crazy idea to write 50,000 words during the whole month … Continue reading 100 Word Challenge: Novel

100 Word Challenge: Voice

October 26, 2016July 1, 2017 ~ Tara R. ~ 8 Comments

This week early voting began in my hometown. As I have in previous years, for local, state and national elections, I took advantage of the opportunity to cast my ballot in this presidential race. When I arrived, there were two people at individual booths filling in their ballots, and two people ahead of me waiting … Continue reading 100 Word Challenge: Voice

100 Word Challenge: Grouch

October 19, 2016July 1, 2017 ~ Tara R. ~ 6 Comments

I’ve had my current smartphone for about two years, and in all that time, I haven’t changed my voice mail greeting. It was all very generic… I can’t take your call now, please leave… blah, blah, blah. If I could, I would sample Sheryl Crow’s song, “A Change Would Do You Good,” - “If you'd … Continue reading 100 Word Challenge: Grouch

100 Word Challenge: Wine

October 12, 2016July 1, 2017 ~ Tara R. ~ 6 Comments

For the past few years, a friend and I have attended monthly wine pairing dinners hosted by a local chef/owner of a boutique kitchen shop. During the dinner, the host prepares a three-course meal and a different wine is paired with each course. I have learned about “terrior” and “umani.” I’ve tasted wines from every region of … Continue reading 100 Word Challenge: Wine

100 Word Challenge: Clan

October 5, 2016July 1, 2017 ~ Tara R. ~ 8 Comments

Yesterday was Tuesday. Taco Tuesday to be more precise, and of secondary importance, my birthday. Midway through my birthday week, and it is progressing nicely. On Saturday, my daughter and I went to a Bloody Mary Festival where the garnishes were as important as the libation. On Sunday we went to an art show where … Continue reading 100 Word Challenge: Clan

100 Word Challenge: Sleep

September 28, 2016July 1, 2017 ~ Tara R. ~ 7 Comments

The summer between high school and college, I lived in Tennessee with my mom and step-dad in a little house in the middle of the woods. Well, it felt like the middle of the woods, but it was really only a bit off the beaten path. There were lots of trees and very few neighbors, so … Continue reading 100 Word Challenge: Sleep