The RNC is in Florida, and this is a political rant

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

Okay, I don't typically get all political, but here's my say… not all Republicans are pot-belly, misogynistic, religiously intolerant, homophobic, baby-killing, gun-toting, racist, old white guys. Some of us are working SAHMs who believe in marriage equality, that all woman have the right to be autonomous in their reproductive health, are socially liberal, and fiscally … Continue reading The RNC is in Florida, and this is a political rant

The right tools for a fight

August 16, 2012January 9, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 3 Comments

Occasionally, I go on a tear and feel the need to be productive. Usually my yard is the target of my zeal. Earlier this summer I took it upon myself to rake our backyard. We have two rather large pin oaks that shade most of the yard. They also shed their leaves year 'round. These … Continue reading The right tools for a fight

One bad apple

July 27, 2012January 6, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 10 Comments

An apple a day Feeds my Internet habit This one is rotten Haiku Friday is hosted by Lou at LouCeeL. My poor, little, 5-year-old Apple MacBook is slowly, and painfully dying. She was ill last winter and underwent some lengthy rehab, but this time, I think she not long for this world. It makes me … Continue reading One bad apple

Top ten perks and financial benefits of being unemployed

June 26, 2012January 6, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 19 Comments

Recently a friend made an off-hand remark that I was lucky that I wasn't still working because I didn't have to put up with co-workers coming into the office sick, and spreading their contagion around to everyone. Lucky... that's it. The medical savings on cold remedies alone have made being out of a job worth … Continue reading Top ten perks and financial benefits of being unemployed

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

Spring break: the bitch is back!

March 17, 2012January 6, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 22 Comments

I got called a Bitch this weekend... and I could not be more satisfied. The area where I live is a big tourist destination. Being that Spring Break has begun, tourist have been flocking to the beaches like seagulls looking for cold french fries. I know that our area depends on tourist dollars. That was … Continue reading Spring break: the bitch is back!