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Author Archives: Tara Darazio
When Staples Become Paperclips (not what you think)
In one of my strange 3 am wake up sessions, I wrote this blog in my head while trying to get back to sleep. I was thinking about a show I watched earlier and one of the characters saying that … Continue reading
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Tagged change, freelance writer, freelance writing, friends and family, friendship, paperclips, relationships, staples, staples in your life
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“Inside” the inside joke
We all have them. We all love/hate them. We love them if we a part of them, we hate them if we’re not. You know how it goes. You’re with an old friend, and the memories start flying and the … Continue reading
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Tagged bonding, freelance writing, friends, friendship, friendships, inside joke, inside jokes, memories
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From 1 to 7… my journey thus far
Three years ago, terrified, I left my corporate good-paying job to stay home with my then 4 month old son (who was in need of lots of care after his premature birth) and I had ONE client. My former employees … Continue reading
How Lighting A Match Inspired My Blog Today
Sometimes the fact that I write for a living, and spend so much time making sure I’m creative for everyone else’s posts, that I can’t seem to get into the groove of my own. I literally started three different blogs … Continue reading
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Tagged lighting a match, living simply, match, matches, simple, simple life
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LungLeavin’ Day
As a blogger, I appreciate and cherish every view, comment, and share of my stories, so when I was approached by Cameron Von St. James to share his wife’s story, and the day they created, I was honored. Cameron wrote: “Eight … Continue reading
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Tagged cancer, cancer blogs, cancer survivor, LungLeavin’ Day, mesothelioma
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“Let’s Get Together Sometime” – and what happens after
I’ve been thinking about this for a while and had to blog about it. Why the hell, when we become “adults,” does time seem to fly? And as that time flies, we realize we haven’t spent enough moments with some … Continue reading
My Two-Cents on Scents
My son is doing a therapeutic listening program as part of his occupational therapy (more info on that in another blog) and it’s got me obsessed with brain stuff. Science- and how sounds and smells are so directly related to … Continue reading
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Tagged freelance writer, freelance writing, scents, scents affecting mood, scents and emotion, smells
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My Complex Relationship With My iPhone
I love my phone! I hate my phone! I often say these same sentences many, many times in a day, and I think you can all agree. I have a love/hate relationship with this little monster and I thought I’d … Continue reading
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Tagged cell phones, Internet, iPhone, love/hate relationship, phone calls, technology, turning off your phone
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Why I Wouldn’t Survive A Zombie Apocalypse
I’m not calm under pressure. Having said that, I’m an excellent multi-tasker. I work from home, manage six freelance clients, take care of all the housework and errands, and raise my two and a half year old. I’m fine in … Continue reading
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Tagged being scared, brain, brains, calm, calm under pressure, crazy, freelance writer, imagination, panic, scared, stressful situation, thoughts, zombie apocalypse, zombies
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Christmas Phrases We Say All Year
My husband IS Clark W. Griswold. He loves Christmas, and of course, so do I, but he’s such a fun-spirited kid this time of year, he makes everyone around him love the season, and him, that much more. I wrote … Continue reading