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Writer’s Block, so here’s 10 short, unfinished “head blogs” for you…

Posted on April 3, 2013 by Tara Darazio

I rarely get writer’s block, but lately it has consumed me. My insomnia doesn’t help either. My brain fires on all cylinders as soon as I lay my head to the pillow and a million thoughts run rampant. I can’t seem to focus … Continue reading →

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I’m Romy, and I invented Post-its

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Tara Darazio

If you know the title, then you know the movie that inspired my blog today: Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion, circa 1997. Hilarious movie, one of my faves, and one that got me thinking about high school reunions and … Continue reading →

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My Favorite Word: Serendipity

Posted on March 6, 2013 by Tara Darazio

For those of you that know me, you probably know my obsession with the word Serendipity. It’s my favorite word and even more so than that, I truly believe in its definition and live by it. Life is made up … Continue reading →

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The Stopwatch: Use It Wisely

Posted on February 27, 2013 by Tara Darazio

Rod Serling. If this name means nothing to you, you’re missing out. He was the creator and narrator of one of the greatest television shows of all time: The Twilight Zone. His stories were simple and complex all at the same … Continue reading →

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Finding Your Balance: To All The Moms…

Posted on January 23, 2013 by Tara Darazio

Baby Boom (staring Diane Keaton, circa 1987)  is one of my favorite movies, and I happened to catch it the other night. I love when you’re surfing channels and you come across an old gem that you almost completely forgot about. Sorry for ending that sentence … Continue reading →

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Give me a typewriter and some Hemingway please…

Posted on January 21, 2013 by Tara Darazio

I want to write on a typewriter. I absolutely hate the sound of clicking laptop keys, but the pounding of a typewriter, although so harsh and distracting, seems a more peaceful sound to me. I want to manually put each page into … Continue reading →

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Here’s to 2013…

Posted on January 2, 2013 by Tara Darazio

I make resolutions every year, and I follow through with them for about a week. This year, I’m determined for that not to happen. I opened up my iPhone last night and made a list in Notes of my 2013 resolutions. It’s … Continue reading →

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Ten Things Ralphie Taught Us…

Posted on December 19, 2012 by Tara Darazio

A Christmas Story is Christmas to me. Ever since I can remember, it’s been on all day long on Christmas Day and most of us can recite almost every line of that film without even thinking about it. Here’s ten things I … Continue reading →

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Insomnia and the Address Book

Posted on December 6, 2012 by Tara Darazio

I’m an insomniac. I take that diagnosis as a romantic sign that I must be a true writer. A tortured soul who can’t sleep, can’t function in the everyday world. Writers seem to be quirky and odd, and I’ll gladly … Continue reading →

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Thieves, Screws and Bolts, and Clark W. Griswold: My Thanksgiving Weekend

Posted on November 26, 2012 by Tara Darazio

These past four days were just a little nutty, so I thought I’d share some of our experiences for your comic pleasure. Ten minutes into our Thanksgiving visit, we received a call from a fraud company that our debit card number had … Continue reading →

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