Photo Copyright The Tara Chronicles, 2016 After the bowling tournament, we drove through fairly steady rainfall back to the city. A weekend away together, alone, was a luxury we weren’t going to ignore and so planned to explore a bit and get some food. Dick and Jane decided to join us. The drive to the … Continue reading Destination Pittsburgh – Day 1 Continued
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Destination Pittsburgh
Photo copyright The Tara Chronicles, 2016 Our road trip last weekend took us to Pittsburgh, PA for the state bowling tournament. Born and raised in southeastern Pennsylvania, I’ve only ever been to western PA once before and that was to Erie for the state tournament two years ago. When my family vacationed, we got the … Continue reading Destination Pittsburgh
Road Trip – Survival of the Fittest
It’s that time of year again – state bowling tournament and a road trip for Todd and me. I love road trips. I’ve had this idea of driving cross-country for over twenty years. I imagined driving across the southern states to California and then back east across the northern states. I guess you could say … Continue reading Road Trip – Survival of the Fittest
My Life is Shit – Episode 2
Just when you think the universe can’t deliver any more shit your way – surprise!!! Our 15-year-old dog, Pi, was sick last week. Sick – as in stopped eating, vomited a handful of times, wouldn’t get up from her bed, and generally ignored all offers of food (even the highly coveted Pupperoni). I prepared myself … Continue reading My Life is Shit – Episode 2
And a Comedy For Those Who Think
Copyright Rob Radikal Melancholy has gotten the best of me over the last few days. I knew, like a good fart, it would pass at just the right time. Yesterday Todd called me on his way to work. Lately when the phone rings, it hasn’t been exactly the best phone call in the world. So, … Continue reading And a Comedy For Those Who Think
7 Hours and 15 Days
Photo Copyright TMA & The Tara Chronicles I haven’t been much for writing these days. Not terribly inspired. It sounds crazy, and maybe hard to believe, but I’ve been mourning. I really have been experiencing the typical stages of grief, from shock and disbelief to moments of extreme sadness (with tension-releasing tears), back to denial … Continue reading 7 Hours and 15 Days
Confessions of an Accidental Gardener
Photo copyright The Tara Chronicles, 2016 I’ve killed every plant I’ve ever owned. Well, almost every one. Once, back in my 20s, I bought a hanging fern for my apartment. My “first plant.” Its leaves gradually turned brown and dropped off, until it was a mere shadow of the glorious fullness it was when it … Continue reading Confessions of an Accidental Gardener
Nothing Compares 2 U
I don't remember the first time I saw him. I don't remember the first song I heard. I do remember the music, the electricity he inspired, and the movie that took me somewhere I had never before considered going. I sat in the theater that night as the lights went down and the first keys … Continue reading Nothing Compares 2 U
Today I am sharing the #Be Real post – “You People”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mrLQjx2FKb4 Today my #BeReal guest is Laron Chapman. I am happy to share this project embracing the idea WE ARE ALL UNIQUE. Let’s help him break stereotypes. I have always said that if all we knew about each other (or ourselves) was that which was depicted in the media, we would all be justified in […] … Continue reading Today I am sharing the #Be Real post – “You People”
Grown up, But Not Fully Grown
I had to go out today because Opac forgot to take his medication. So I drove to the high school with impeccable and completely unplanned timing (since I can never remember his schedule), as he was in the middle of lunch. The office has a window looking out into the cafeteria, so I saw him … Continue reading Grown up, But Not Fully Grown
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