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Meet Me in the Middle
So, I couldn’t sleep last night and we sleep with the television on – most of the time it’s on HGTV. I caught a couple of episodes of House Hunters and listened as the couples viewed homes and talked about what they liked, what they didn’t like and finally compromised on the one home that met most of the characteristics they were looking for in a long-term home. It got me to thinking about compromise. As #NewOldBae and I near our third year of marriage, compromise has become
Tara Jackson
Dec 15, 20254 min read


About Damn Time
Over the past couple of months, I have realized that I’m a pourer…I’ve poured from a full cup, from a half cup, and detrimentally from an...
Tara Jackson
Feb 21, 20254 min read


Mo' Money, Mo' Problems
I’m getting all settled into married life and this journey of sharing. While I have been in previous relationships and shared a home with...
Tara Reid
Sep 29, 20237 min read


I Am Woman
The dust has settled…Mom’s 70th birthday celebration and #NewOldBae and I’s wedding has come and gone!!! And…I’m still tired LOL!! But no...
Tara Reid
Jul 6, 20236 min read


Work to Do
It’s taken me some time to sit down and write. I have been extremely busy….planning my wedding (yep…me and #NewOldBae heading to the...
Tara Reid
Mar 29, 20235 min read


I Hope You Dance
A new year is here…and I tell you I’m super excited about what it’ll hold! I know my last couple of posts I’ve discussed depression and...
Tara Reid
Feb 1, 20235 min read


Ok Not to Be Ok
As I began writing this post, a series of events changed my entire thought process for what I initially wanted to talk about. I have a...
Tara Reid
Dec 20, 20224 min read


Open My Heart
Picture this…It’s Sunday morning…we woke up, we prayed, ate breakfast, and enjoyed coffee. As I sit here beginning to write this post, I...
Tara Reid
Nov 13, 20224 min read


Still Standing
So, last week, I talked about dreaming bigger and my growth of being more in front than hanging around in the back being a doer. Let me...
Tara Reid
Oct 21, 20223 min read


Dream On
Are you a dreamer? I always thought I was until recent conversations revealed that while yes, I’m a dreamer, I’m still not dreaming big...
Tara Reid
Oct 7, 20224 min read


Don't Worry...Be Happy
So…as I began to write for this week, I thought “I’m happy! Now what will I write about, and will people still read?”. You know, I...
Tara Reid
Sep 23, 20223 min read


Ex-Factor
You know…when I started this blog, it was going to be my sounding board, a way to heal, and hopefully help others along the way. And...
Tara Reid
Sep 14, 20223 min read


I Can See Clearly Now
So, I’ve never really been a fan of Wendy Williams, but yesterday, I watched her Lifetime movie for the first time. It really changed my...
Tara Reid
Aug 11, 20223 min read


Good Morning Gorgeous!
I opened my last post with a statement about self-reflection. This was tough for me, because for a long time, I couldn’t look at myself...
Tara Reid
Aug 3, 20223 min read


Back to Life
Self reflection can be real hard, but once you learn to channel all that you saw into lessons, it can be a wonderful moment of...
Tara Reid
Jun 23, 20224 min read


Who's that Girl?
There are lessons in my life experiences...some good, some bad, but I'm prevailing and growing at the ripe age of 45! So…I know you’re...
Tara Reid
Jun 15, 20222 min read
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