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

Ruthless

May 7, 2012January 5, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 15 Comments

"... shiftless, thriftless, and hopeless." Her overpriced attorney continued listing what she thought were his short-comings as a father, while his ex, in a $1,000 silk suit, smiled like a Cheshire Cat. Sitting with his infomercial lawyer, wearing jeans he had since college, he was grateful the judge wouldn't allow their son in the courtroom. … Continue reading Ruthless

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

Honey-do list

April 27, 2012January 6, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 18 Comments

What does she do all day, just play on her laptop? I work like a dog and still have to putz around at home. "Hey, I cycled the laundry and fed the cats!" Why does he do that? Do I announced every chore I finish? Maybe I should show him my list. I don't get … Continue reading Honey-do list

I solemnly swear

April 8, 2012January 6, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 12 Comments

There were promises made, solemn vows taken on holy ground before God and man. Pledges to honor in good times and bad, through sickness and health, through prosperity and misfortune. No one stood up, no one said these two should not be bound together for life. It was meant to be. Their union, blessed and … Continue reading I solemnly swear

Runaway

April 6, 2012January 5, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 9 Comments

It's been a struggle. Somewhere amid the drama and tragedy, we lost each other. So focused on winning the battle, we began fighting our own little skirmishes apart. But I needed you, needed your strength, your calm and reason. In this lull, let's runaway together. Sneak off to a secret haven, just us two. No … Continue reading Runaway