Confession is good for the soul…

August 9, 2011January 9, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 11 Comments

There was a time when anyone could send me (tag!!) a random meme and I would join in with abandon. My first tagging felt like an invitation to join the Cool Kid's club. It came a few months after my initial foray into blogging and it was as if I was given a sign I … Continue reading Confession is good for the soul…

Writer’s block

August 8, 2011January 6, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 12 Comments

It’s not life or death. It’s not even a make or break business deal, a non-negotiable deadline that could mean a cut in pay or total loss of a job. It’s a personal mission to write some little something that doesn’t completely suck and maybe, just maybe garner a few ‘nice job’ comments from faceless … Continue reading Writer’s block

I know you don’t believe me but…

August 3, 2011January 5, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 13 Comments

... it will get better, you will survive this. ... even your compliments sound like insults. ... you are a better person, parent, and friend than you give yourself credit for. ... I don't like you. I have never liked you. I never will like you. ... it's still the truth. ... you are beautiful! … Continue reading I know you don’t believe me but…

Ink

August 1, 2011January 9, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 21 Comments

I'm not sure when I decided I wanted a tattoo, but once I did that's all I could think about. Months were spent perusing websites and library books looking for just the right design. I knew I wanted something Celtic, a nod to my heritage. Each element was significant, as were each color. (And no, … Continue reading Ink

Rest in peace, Maxx

July 29, 2011January 6, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 26 Comments

Rest in peace, good and true friend... Last night we said good-bye to a cherished member of our family. Our Maxx, a black Lab, succumbed to lymphoma. She was 15 years old. This was a difficult decision for us to make, but it was also the kindest one. We could no longer allow her to … Continue reading Rest in peace, Maxx

Daddy’s girl

July 27, 2011January 5, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 21 Comments

If there was ever a Daddy's Girl, it would be my daughter. Going into it, I knew that my husband would be a good father. He turned out to be a great father, even if his baby girl has him wrapped around her little finger. From day one he was a hands-on dad. He wanted to … Continue reading Daddy’s girl