Tag Archives: freelance writing

I Just Met My Next Door Neighbor, Oops, Four Years After We Moved In

Posted on July 17, 2013 by Tara Darazio

I’ve lived in my current home for four years and I met my next door neighbor for the first time, TODAY. How is this possible?? I’ll start my saying that our neighbors on the other side, we met right away. … Continue reading →

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Fourth of July Work-End

Posted on July 8, 2013 by Tara Darazio

While many of our friends and family were soaking up the sun, watching fireworks, or grilling out, my husband and I took the rare three days off to WORK around our house. As any homeowner can attest to, there is … Continue reading →

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The “Facebook Jealousy” Phenomenon

Posted on June 17, 2013 by Tara Darazio

Did you ever scroll through your Facebook feed out of boredom and then instantly regret doing it because you are now super jealous of random stuff? I do this all the time. And here’s the main culprits. (And none of … Continue reading →

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Words With Friends (Not The App, Real Friends)

Posted on June 5, 2013 by Tara Darazio

Words are a pretty powerful part of my life, obviously, I’m a writer. But I’ve come to find that the written word is fundamental to any good friendship, and in my life, words have brought me closer to people than … Continue reading →

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Recognizing Movie Moments In Your Everyday Life

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Tara Darazio

Rachael McAdams passionately running in the rain towards Ryan Gosling in The Notebook. Kate Winslet “flying” on the boat with Leonardo DiCaprio in Titanic. Kate Beckinsale throwing the glove on to John Cusack on the ice rink in Serendipity. Keira … 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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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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The Christmas Commercial That Can Change Your Life

Posted on November 15, 2012 by Tara Darazio

I haven’t seen it yet this year, but I know it will be coming soon. It’s the commercial I remember seeing every holiday season since I can remember, and the one that truly puts me in the Christmas spirit. I … Continue reading →

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