Gay jokes still aren’t funny

April 7, 2012January 9, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 12 Comments

If I could tell you who it was, I would. This weekend while I was driving toward my usual photo hike I was listening to the radio. The morning DJs were in the midst of a routine that I can only assume was meant to be humorous. After only a couple of jokes, I turned … Continue reading Gay jokes still aren’t funny

Breaking down walls

February 10, 2012January 6, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 11 Comments

Take a stand, speak out Silence is no decision Climb down from your wall Haiku Friday is hosted by Lou at LouCeeL. What will you stand up for? This Sunday I'll be standing up in support of JCPenney's decision to keep Ellen Degeneres as their spokesperson. To find out how to join in, check out … Continue reading Breaking down walls

Color blind

January 17, 2011January 6, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 16 Comments

In 1968, I was six years old and in the first grade at a small rural elementary school in East Tennessee. I had a friend named Cindy in my class. We ate lunch together, played jump rope together at recess, all those things little girls do. Being little girls, I wanted to invite my friend, … Continue reading Color blind