Method to my madness

October 2, 2012January 8, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 18 Comments

I'll make the same deal with you all that I made with my son. After making a simple confession, one that brought taunts and derision, from not only my husband and daughter, but also my own mother, you will have one chance to mock me, then we will never speak of it again. The trip … Continue reading Method to my madness

Jealousy

September 30, 2012January 9, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 10 Comments

When our daughter was five, her father - who is an old soccer player from waaaay back - signed her up to play on a local rec team. Being like so many other activities for kids, the league was short on coaches. And that... began a dynasty that continues today. From kindergarten through today, she … Continue reading Jealousy

The eyes have it

September 28, 2012January 7, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 10 Comments

After months of procrastination, I finally made doctor appointments for the Mister and me to have our eyes checked. It worked out that I scheduled them one after the other. Let me tell ya, you ain’t had fun ‘til you’ve gone to the doctor with your significant other. I’m not talking about the hand-holding, squishy … Continue reading The eyes have it

Should she, or shouldn’t she

September 20, 2012January 9, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 20 Comments

I find myself in a dilemma, in a situation where I have a choice between what I want to do and what I probably should do. It's been like Old Home Week around here lately. I've reconnected with old friends that I haven't seen or talked to in years. Even better, these reunions have all … Continue reading Should she, or shouldn’t she

Memento Mori

September 17, 2012June 27, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 6 Comments

For as long as I can remember, I've had this peculiar quirk. One that, when it happens, totally creeps out my usually steadfast husband. Without warning, my whole body shudders. As if I’ve been blasted by an arctic wind, I shiver uncontrollably for all of two seconds, then it passes. When I was a kid, … Continue reading Memento Mori

Weapons of war

September 11, 2012January 6, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 16 Comments

A hush fell over the arena as the adversaries rushed forward to claim their war weapons. Each gathering armfuls of the small, but versatile white, brown and black blades. Sergeants scrambled to assist their masters in preparing for mortal hand-to-hand combat. Bombshell strategies were mapped out, guerilla warfare implemented in surprise attacks. Commanders roared out … Continue reading Weapons of war