Jiminy Cricket doesn’t live here

September 21, 2011January 5, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 15 Comments

One day I wrote an angry post about a co-worker, the next morning was denounced to a supervisor, then two weeks later I was laid off from my job... that was two years ago. The post, the result of a vexation induced rant, was bad judgment. True, every bit of it was true, but I … Continue reading Jiminy Cricket doesn’t live here

Basic training

September 15, 2011January 5, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 15 Comments

“You really should start dating again. I know some great guys. I could hook you up.” “We’ve talked about this, I’m fine.” “Aren’t you lonely? You’re too young to be by yourself.” “Just because I’m alone, doesn’t mean I'm lonely.” “Don’t you miss... you know?” “Sure, I miss... the intimacy, but I can’t...” “I can’t … Continue reading Basic training

Personal Jesus…

September 5, 2011January 7, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 8 Comments

I have very eclectic tastes in music. On any given day you will find me listening to Enya or Twelve Girls Band, Eric Clapton and the Eagles, Lupe Fiasco or Eminem, Metallica and Ozzy, 3 Doors Down or Foo Fighters, Adele and Missy Higgins, Saving Abel and Drowning Pool. My musical predilections are like appreciation … Continue reading Personal Jesus…

The collection

July 19, 2011January 5, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 14 Comments

I found the first one hidden among a tray of gaudy costume jewelry in a display case at the local Waterfront Mission. I knew immediately what it was and asked the clerk if she could get it out for me to see. The black wooden beads polished to a high sheen, I could imagine them … Continue reading The collection

A brighter place

July 12, 2011January 6, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 10 Comments

Except for taking some time off while pondering whether I wanted to continue my writing and photography, this week marks my fourth full year of blogging. While this particular site only began back in December of this year, I once had another blog that started in mid-July, 2007 ~ which is currently sitting in limbo until … Continue reading A brighter place

Tastes like sunshine

June 23, 2011January 9, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 12 Comments

I sliced up the first tomato from my garden today for lunch. It was sweet, and juicy and tasted like sunshine. If you've only had tomatoes from a grocery and never one still warm from the vine... you don't know what you're missing... pure ambrosia. This season I've actually paid attention to my garden. Watering … Continue reading Tastes like sunshine