So I’ve been MIA for a while.  My dad called me yesterday to report that my brother is MIA out in Texas.  Not to worry – he’s not a missing person yet.   He just forgot he has parents.  It’s okay.  I mean, we were all 22 and in college once.  Parents just don’t exist until … Continue reading My Life Is Shit

Gracie’s 21st Century Café & Catering (casually referred to Gracie’s) is located just over 3 miles out from the nearest town and easily accessible from local highways.  Driving out into this country, one might suspect they are heading the wrong way, until suddenly the pink neon Gracie’s sign appears ahead, beckoning the curious.  Situated amidst … Continue reading The Restaurant

On this, my 100th post, I decided to revisit the 99 that came before.  Here follows excerpts from Finding Joy cum Tara Versus. Or, you can just skip over them all for a really boring final reflection at the bottom.I feel like the captain of some strange aircraft I have no idea how to fly.  And … Continue reading 100 Posts Later

I’m staging a comeback.  I fell off the wagon.  I buried my head in the sand.  I healed.  I fought for change.  I found joy.  I fought against change.  I got caught speeding down the path of least resistance.  My engine quit.  I got distracted by the changes and lost my way on the path.I … Continue reading I’m Staging A Comeback

I ran exactly no more times than I could count on one hand.I gained about 5 more pounds, got what my sister-in-law sweetly referred to as a “muffin top,” and subsequently bought new jeans that don’t leave my ass crack less of a mystery to the public at large.  Probably because I stopped running.  Or … Continue reading 2013 – A Year In Review

It’s the day after ChristmasAnd the house is a mess,Littered with paper and dishes,Cookie crumbs and a dress.The dishwasher’s fullAnd more dishes to wash.The fridge is overflowingWith leftovers to nosh.Our presents are scatteredAll over the room,The glittery bowsLifting the gloom.Pine needles are falling From our big Christmas tree,Which now leans to the leftAs if down … Continue reading Twas the Day AFTER Christmas

Twas the day before ChristmasIn our big blue houseEvery creature was stirringIncluding the mouse.Me in my PJsAnd Todd in his skivviesI’m afraid the kids haveClogged the privy.It came fast this year,This fine Christmas Eve,Even though I’ve watched The GrinchMore times than you’d believe.I worked all weekendOn my feetAnd I’m still baking cookiesFor us to eat.The … Continue reading Twas the Day Before Christmas

In no particular order, you know, cause I'm not that organized with my thought processes.  Except for that last one, that one was intentionally last.Your artistic talent.  I love the subjects that inspire you, and the artwork by your hand that we have hanging on our walls.You don’t snore.  Except when you’re sick, which is … Continue reading How Do I Love Thee?

Over 40 in Maryland is exactly the same as over 40 in Pennsylvania.  Still the same aches and pains, still wake up feeling exhausted.  Still weigh the same (even after 2 solid weeks of stress! SMH).  And, still can’t read the fine print on anything.Praying mantises can take “many hours” to mate, according to a … Continue reading What I Learned in Maryland So Far

It all started yesterday morning when I sent Todd, who has been dealing with an onslaught of negative shit lately, his horoscope.  You can read it here:  http://www.freewillastrology.com/horoscopes/sagittarius.htmlThe following is the IM transcript from Facebook. Todd:  thanks honey, I guess I'm not really a bull s*** magnet. Me:  nahbut anyone can step in bullshitit's like a … Continue reading Conversations With Todd – Episode 2