Imagine that you one day meet someone who has been admiring you from afar that you didn’t even know existed before they mustered up the courage to enter your orbit. Imagine that you’ve been pining away for someone else entirely. Now imagine that this secret admirer asks you out. You are either flattered or horrified. … Continue reading Never Date Somebody You’ve Never Noticed
Author: Tara
I’m Moving
Yes, it’s true. I am moving. I have an insatiable thirst for new experiences and I like changing things up. So this time, instead of rearranging the furniture or changing my hair color, I’m changing my blog. It’s time. New name, new place.I’d love for you to come with me. You can do it here.
Welcome to New York, Baby Girl
September 2, 1989 I’m sitting on my bed now in Third Avenue North. I can’t believe I’m finally here. I’m feeling really nervous and anxious, mostly because there’s really nothing I can do… which sounds incredibly stupid since I’m now living in the city that never sleeps. Mom drove me up here with all … Continue reading Welcome to New York, Baby Girl
New York, Early Spring 1991
Another generally irritating day, where I had a list of things to do and only accomplished half of them. I’m carrying this annoying bag filled with the work of the day, and it’s so heavy that when it swings it nearly knocks me over. I had to stop at the store to pick up … Continue reading New York, Early Spring 1991
What’s New Under the Sun
As my youngest rapidly approaches the end of her elementary career, I am reminded of not only how young she is, but also how fast she’s growing up. And I’m not ready. Several nights ago, Veruca got her first phone call from a boy. She was all cool and simultaneously silly – and he’s “just … Continue reading What’s New Under the Sun
Momma Forgot There’d Be Days Like These
Because you think you’re having a bad day… I had a meeting today at one of the college campuses where Todd works. Well, technically he doesn’t work at this campus. I’m doing some grant work and had a meeting about some Veteran Services initiatives that they’re working on. The meeting was at 12:30. Seeing as … Continue reading Momma Forgot There’d Be Days Like These
Overheard in a Fitting Room
A 10-year-old walks into a space-challenged fitting room after trying on a dress, and wedges herself into the corner seat. The click of hangers and whoosh of fabrics … a few seconds of trivial conversation turns to this. Dad really loves Stephanie. I hope so. I’m glad. You want him to be happy. Yes, … Continue reading Overheard in a Fitting Room
Lost and Found
Found 3 things recently that were lost. A rather brand new cell phone. A green “bowl.” The cat. This was all very exciting, though for different reasons. Todd came in from the car one day and showed me this brand new cell phone he found under the passenger seat. He asked who was … Continue reading Lost and Found
What is ‘Merica?
I referenced ‘Merica in a Facebook comment last weekend, and was accused of using it in a derogatory way. Okay – I did sorta kinda use it in a derogatory way – I referenced stupid lower-middle class ‘Merica as being responsible for the rise of a certain Presidential candidate. That’s kind of a rude and … Continue reading What is ‘Merica?
An Open Letter to My Friends
I have many friends who all come from many parts of my life: childhood friends, school friends, friends whose friendship I hadn’t earned in high school but whom I learned to cherish in recent years, friends from my first college and my “sisters,” friends from my second college, friends from my life after college, friends … Continue reading An Open Letter to My Friends
The Tara Chronicles 