Inner fire

April 24, 2012January 7, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 8 Comments

Is your inner light a tea candle or a blazing inferno? Does it shine or smolder? Warm and inviting, welcoming others to draw closer, Or intense and overpowering, too hot to approach? How does your internal flame burn?

49 and a half

April 4, 2012January 7, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 9 Comments

Today, I am exactly 49 and a Half. For those of you who are chronologically challenged, that puts the big FIVE-O birthday in October. (For those so inclined to lavish gifts on the sadly aged, here's my 'Buy Me This' List.) Prior to our teen years, tacking on that 'Half' was vitally important. That's when … Continue reading 49 and a half

Trust issues

February 2, 2012January 7, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 10 Comments

“I know God won't give me anything I can't handle. I just wish he didn't trust me so much.” ~ Mother Teresa I have a Nietzsche quote tattooed on my right shoulder: "What does not kill me, makes me stronger." I believe that... I believe that the conflicts and traumas we endure can make us … Continue reading Trust issues

TriMeme

January 22, 2012January 6, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 16 Comments

For the past few weeks, I've been participating in a new writing community Trifecta. The powers-that-be there have asked that we tell each other a little about ourselves. I can't pass up a good meme... What is your name (real or otherwise): Tara Roberts, sometimes just Tara R. Once upon a time it was Opalstorm ~ … Continue reading TriMeme

Me and my shadow

January 2, 2012January 9, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 19 Comments

Closing a book, opening a new chapter

December 31, 2011January 7, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 5 Comments

“We will open the book. Its pages are blank. We are going to put words on them ourselves. The book is called Opportunity and its first chapter is New Year's Day.” ~ Edith Lovejoy Pierce Farewell 2011. You weren't the worst, but you could have been better. Here's to kickin' 2012's arse!