Harlot

October 27, 2013January 9, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 18 Comments

Over the last few days, Mr. has been sorting through our many, old photo albums looking for past snaps of our kids in their Halloween costumes. While he had the photos out, I found a shot of the two of us at his graduation, a photo that to this day, is one of my favorites. … Continue reading Harlot

Whine of the engine

September 4, 2013September 4, 2013 ~ Tara R. ~ 12 Comments

I know every inch of this road. I know when to accelerate over the hill where the vineyard starts to get that roller coaster high. Rubber leaving asphalt, airborne if only for a breath. My stomach rising to my throat, laughing. I know which curves I can take at full speed, gearing down without hitting … Continue reading Whine of the engine

Kissing etiquette

August 15, 2013January 6, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 15 Comments

Geeky Girl and the Cute Jock, a curious couple in a circus of cliques and coterie. Teenage love, first kiss, and high school angst all rolled into one messy, slobbery, crusty meeting of lips. Awkward, yet sweet. Rub in it, or wipe it off, that’s the first question. The second, will there be another, less … Continue reading Kissing etiquette

Mix tape afternoon

July 30, 2013January 5, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 21 Comments

The term was winding down. Two more days of finals and summer break would begin. I had my last test that morning, so I made plans to meet him for lunch. Headed home to work at my aunt and uncle’s restaurant, our usual college crew was coming back for the tourist season. I was looking … Continue reading Mix tape afternoon

Big bad George

July 3, 2013January 9, 2018 ~ Tara R. ~ 19 Comments

As much as I complain about my menfolk's tendancies toward packrattery, I have to confess that I am reluctant to part with possessions too. Tucked away in a secret place in my bedroom closet, I keep my childhood comfort toy. This is George. George has been with me since I was about five. He was … Continue reading Big bad George

Sleepless and pants-less

June 30, 2013January 7, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 8 Comments

Last night was a frustrating, sometimes scary, sometimes heartbreaking, most often weird, dream fest of confusing images. Whenever I have a night like that, I know my brain is trying to tell me something. Unfortunately, I rarely find out what that something is. Except for that one time when I was introduced to my now … Continue reading Sleepless and pants-less