100 Word Challenge: Gift

September 13, 2017September 19, 2017 ~ Tara R. ~ 2 Comments

Recently, I started reading a new book - "Two Years Eight Months and Twenty-Eight Nights” by Salman Rushdie. I’ll do the math for you… that’s 1001 Nights, or you might recognize the more familiar Americanized version, “Arabian Nights,” of Ali Baba fame. This telling occurs in the near future after a devastating storm hits New … Continue reading 100 Word Challenge: Gift

100 Word Challenge: Paper

February 17, 2016June 17, 2017 ~ Tara R. ~ 14 Comments

Lately I’ve taken on the onerous task of cataloging my and the Mister’s many books. We have a lot of books. A “can never read all of these” amount of books. A “we could have our own library” amount of books. We have more bookcases than the average family should legally own. The bookshelf that … Continue reading 100 Word Challenge: Paper

Studious pugilist

December 10, 2015January 8, 2016 ~ Tara R. ~ 1 Comment

"Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body.” ~ Joseph Addison “How’s he holding up?” Late arriving to the match, Buddy crouched down as he made his way across the arena seats to join his friend Mac. “She’s pulverizing him,” Mac whispered, hoping to not get catcalled by the other spectators. “He … Continue reading Studious pugilist

So many books, so little time

February 4, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 14 Comments

I miss reading. Not just 140 characters or a short status update, but sitting and reading a book for hours undisturbed. A real book with paper pages, buckram binding, and cool cover art. I need to make more time for that indulgence. I have an entire bookcase devoted to To-Read books. It’s full and has … Continue reading So many books, so little time

A writer of tales

March 25, 2014March 25, 2014 ~ Tara R. ~ 11 Comments

I think I was born with a book in my hands. Once I met Dick, Jane and Spot, and learned how to control that magical superpower - reading - there was no stopping me. I flew dragons on Pern, rode sandworms across the vast deserts of Dune, and sailed the oceans aboard a pink sea … Continue reading A writer of tales

Contagion

March 19, 2014March 19, 2014 ~ Tara R. ~ 5 Comments

Black motes float acoss my vision, dancing upon vitreous pools of tannic illuminations, spinning to a waltz unheard by all save me. Taunting, teasing, coaxing me to swim with the inky eels and snakes. The contagion of my illness passes easily to those around me. As if the presence of abstract thought and unsuppressed passion … Continue reading Contagion