Ok so several people have suggested that I write something resembling an advice piece, based on my recent (not to mention traumatic) experiences; however, my intent was to save it all until my own trial was over. Unfortunately it has come to my attention that there are more than a few beautiful women out … Continue reading It’s Over. Can I Help?
Author: Tara
My (Final) Resignation
Dear Sir,I solemnly regret to inform you that I can no longer participate in your charade and hereby resign from my position in same.I regret that I am not miserable, angry, or otherwise vindictive.I regret that I could not bring myself to strike you, no matter how much you have deserved it.I regret that – … Continue reading My (Final) Resignation
Acronyms for the Newly Divorced
It’s been a long arduous road, friends, and it aint over yet. For those of you who severed a marriage and never have to look back – or look at – the insignificant other whose nose you wanted to shove a wine cork into on many a sleepless night – and for the rest of … Continue reading Acronyms for the Newly Divorced
What’s In YOUR Mailbox?
What I found in my mailbox today: Monthly Bank Statement. Aren’t these just about obsolete? I mean, don’t we all do our banking online now? I probably shouldn’t admit this, but I never even look at these anymore. Oh well, need kindling for the fire. Kohl’s card for $10 in … Continue reading What’s In YOUR Mailbox?
La Vida Loca
Ok, so I’ve been MIA for a while. I have a really good excuse. But before we get to that, I haven’t actually been hiding. I’m the woman in front of you in the self check-out line, scanning fruits without codes and struggling to fit all my groceries into one bag on that one little square foot of … Continue reading La Vida Loca
What You Might Take For Granted
What do you pack when you leave the house with your kids? When we leave the house, anytime we leave the house, we have a little bag of tricks - like American Express - we don't leave home without. Blood glucose meter, extra test strips, alcohol swabs, tissues, sugar for lows (juice boxes, lollypops, Lifesavers, … Continue reading What You Might Take For Granted
It’s Valentine’s Day!!
It’s Valentine’s Day. This is a very big holiday in the first grade, in case you didn’t know. Ava has been preparing for this day for over two weeks, when she first brought home the class list. We were soon out buying Valentine’s Day cards – this year it would be Spongebob (and thankfully this … Continue reading It’s Valentine’s Day!!
Letting Go
The beginning of the school year saw a lot of changes for both my kids, but more so for Ava, who would leave the security of the home school environment for the “big time.” It’s no secret that I was apprehensive about homeschooling her last year, if for no other reason than she is sometimes … Continue reading Letting Go
New Year, New Goals – Part 2
New Year, New ResolutionsGoals2012.Since I came up with some good ones last year, I’ll start this list by borrowing from last year’s.I will continue to seek out Joy wherever, and whenever, I can. I will not let the bloodsuckers steal it from me. And I will make sure my children have it, as much as … Continue reading New Year, New Goals – Part 2
New Year, New Goals – Part 1
New Year, New ResolutionsGoals So last year, on the brink of declaring my independence once and for all, I posted my New Year’s Resolutions. And I did quarterly updates, but gave up after September in the midst of the Perfect Storm. I haven’t looked at them since. Today, I did. This is what I learned. Here … Continue reading New Year, New Goals – Part 1
The Tara Chronicles 