Showing some more skin

September 17, 2011September 17, 2011 ~ Tara R. ~ 6 Comments

I’m just gonna say it... I like leather. I like the softness of it, the smell of it, the way it moves, the way it forms to your body. Belts, purses, shoes, boots, gloves, coats, and if I thought I could get away with it... pants. None of this fake stuff. I want to wear … Continue reading Showing some more skin

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

Universe’s end

September 13, 2011January 6, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 15 Comments

The heat of the day was quickly waning. The sand where he sat shifted as he wrapped the blanket tighter around his legs and over his shoulders, covering his head so only his face was visible. He liked the feeling of being in a cocoon, safe, secure, protected from what lurked outside in the dark. … Continue reading Universe’s end

Fairytales

September 8, 2011January 5, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 18 Comments

Grace didn’t like sitting so still to have her hair brushed, but knew if she squirmed Sister would pull. Instead, she imagined her fairy dolls, their iridescent wings sparkling in the afternoon sun, dancing among the glittering dust motes caught in the light coming through the window. The giggle just came out. Sister caught it … Continue reading Fairytales

Butterflies are sneaky bastages

September 7, 2011January 5, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 15 Comments

I was about to turn 40 and I thought I was losing my mind. There were so many things going wrong with my mind and body, but they were all so disjointed that it never occurred to me that they were related. My mind seemed to be in a perpetual fog. I couldn’t remember anything. … Continue reading Butterflies are sneaky bastages

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…