Category Archives: random mutterings

Quarantine days

Posted on April 4, 2020 by Tara Jo

So, Monday, what can I say about Monday, here we are, working, trying to keep things as ‘normal’ as we can while leaving the house only when we must. Our roommate, Erin is using the game room table for work … Continue reading →

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It was the weirdest of times..

Posted on March 22, 2020 by Tara Jo

So it has been very weird recently. TP shortages, bottled water shortages. Our entire household of 4 adults is either work or school from home. We have plenty of food in the house (and plenty of TP as we buy … Continue reading →

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miracle?

Posted on October 2, 2018 by Tara Jo

i vividly remember my first migraine headache.  i was 6 years old, on the bus home from first grade.  i thought i was actually dying. when i got home and told my mom (since she definitely wondered why i got … Continue reading →

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Giving Thanks

Posted on November 27, 2016 by Tara Jo

I was lucky enough to spend Thanksgiving ‘back home’ with my parents, siblings, aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and a random of assortment of other family and friends. Had a chance to visit with cousins i have not seen since … Continue reading →

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It looks gross but it saves lives!

Posted on November 12, 2016 by Tara Jo

I spent the morning watching Sherlock Holmes, while hooked up to a machine that takes my blood out of one arm and removes the platelets and then send the red cells and plasma, etc.  back in the other arm.  It takes … Continue reading →

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Weirdest Laundry Phenomenon, EVER.

Posted on July 22, 2015 by Tara Jo

catching up on some laundry today and i washed a bunch of socks.. everyone knows that is the best way to end up with less socks as they disappear during the washer/dryer process.  however today was a little different.  as i … Continue reading →

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mending the rift

Posted on February 3, 2015 by Tara Jo

I will tell you something not a lot of people know… my big sister and I had a very very big fight a few years before she died Continue reading →

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2014 revisited, a more fair review

Posted on December 31, 2014 by Tara Jo

OK, after a little more thought and not having been blindsided by the loss of another loved one (extended family, but family still).  i have decided to offer 2014 a second chance at a review… i still conclude that 2014 … Continue reading →

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The year in review – basically 2014 sucked

Posted on December 30, 2014 by Tara Jo

i was going to try and write a coherent and thoughtful post about both the good and bad things that happened this year to commemorate my ‘new’ blog but the more i sit here trying to put it together the … Continue reading →

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are we crazy? BIke the Bay – Aug 24th

Posted on August 21, 2014 by Tara Jo

my husband and i have recently started bike riding again, we have both mountain/trail bikes and hybrid road bikes.  a friend who is a much more active rider talked us into signing up for a 26 mile casual ride in … Continue reading →

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