Copyright TaraKA & the Tara Chronicles, 2016 Co-pilot's Log: Destination - Ocean City, Maryland 10 a.m. Finally on the road. There were fleeting worries that little bro wasn’t going to show up to dog/house sit, but in the end Todd wasn’t waiting on him – he was waiting on his co-pilot, who is terrible … Continue reading On the Road Again – Destination: OCMD
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July 10th – A Week in Review
Blogged with a Cosmo and homemade paella simmering on the stove. Whew! What a week. The kids have been spending their weekends with their dad, thanks to Opac’s weekday summer workout schedule. So Monday mornings have become yet another driving day – typically 2-1/2 hours round-trip for me. Last Monday I had a mammo scheduled … Continue reading July 10th – A Week in Review
Catching Up
It sounds cliché and a bit redundant to say “I’ve been so busy.” I think coming down off the high of the anniversary party was like suddenly being on vacation. Without kids. Except in my case, there were kids. I’ve been randomly inspired to write over the last week or so, but life (and Veruca) … Continue reading Catching Up
I Was Driven By This Intense Need
I was driven by this intense need. We all have them. We don’t always want them, but we have them. My intense need had to be fulfilled. The warm summer sun on my skin always makes it more intense. And this year, as I continue to advance through my 40s, the intensity was even more … Continue reading I Was Driven By This Intense Need
I’ve Got This (I Think)
Life has gone to light speed as we finish another school year, and the plans for my in-laws’ 50th wedding anniversary come together. The party – hosted by Todd and me (mostly me doing the planning; he’s working on the honey-do list) and being held at our house – is in exactly 9 days, 5 … Continue reading I’ve Got This (I Think)
Destination Pittsburgh – Day 2
Photo Copyright TMA & The Tara Chronicles, 2106 Bowling alley #2 was only twenty minutes from our hotel and we didn’t have to leave as early as the day before. I heard Todd in the shower a little after 7 and I snuggled down in the sheets, still wrapped up in the warmth of sleep. … Continue reading Destination Pittsburgh – Day 2
Destination Pittsburgh – Day 1 Continued
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
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
Being Jewish
Above photo copyright The Tara Chronicles. Yesterday I attended a Bat Mitzvah. In case you were wondering, I'm not Jewish. Half of my family is - the half I married when I married Todd. Todd is Jewish. He was Jewish when we were 16-17, and it meant absolutely nothing to me. That is, until his … Continue reading Being Jewish
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
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