Won’t be the last

June 2, 2012January 6, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 14 Comments

It wasn't the first time they wanted to exorcise his demons. He knew that it was their ignorance and hatred that were sinful. How can being in love and wanting to share his life with someone be wrong? This weekend's Trifextra challenge is for a complete 33-word story of which the first five words are … Continue reading Won’t be the last

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

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

Spending other people’s money

May 15, 2012January 9, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 10 Comments

On a rare occasion when both of my kids were home at the same time, we recently discussed Father's Day gifts. What The Mister might like, what would be something he's use and enjoy, rather than knick-knacks that would just take up shelf space and gather dust. Deciding on a couple of items, when I … Continue reading Spending other people’s money

Hope for the next generation

May 10, 2012January 7, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 5 Comments

Home for a short visit, my College Kid and I were discussing the recent North Carolina primary, and Amendment One that defines marriage "solely as a union between a man and a woman." We are both in favor of same-sex marriages. When she turned 18, and was still living at home, her first ballot as a legal adult, … Continue reading Hope for the next generation

First impression

May 3, 2012January 9, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 7 Comments

Do you see me? The real me and not who you think I am? If I leave would you miss me, Would my absence go unnoticed? I want my life to have meaning, To make an impression. To make a difference in someone else's life. To bring comfort, peace, love, happiness. Am I taking up … Continue reading First impression