Shoot First – Ask Questions Later
Before I begin my post on a very heavy subject, I thought I’d sneak in a little fun. I’ve included a picture which illustrates the difference between John and me. This is an add-on to the post I did recently…
Taking Down Our Walls ~
Before I get into my post I’d like to thank Lawrence for adding his voice to Tara Cronica as a Guest blogger on Monday. Lawrence wrote, How Will Your Smile Inspire, which was about his experience of putting himself back out…
Svaha Spirit Series ~ The Most Astounding Fact
Happy Birthday Scott! You are so loved! xo Astrophysicist Dr. Neil DeGrasse Tyson was asked by a reader of TIME magazine, “What is the most astounding fact you can share with us about the Universe?” This is his answer…. I…
Common Side Effects May Include…
Pharmaceutical companies spend an estimated $5 billion on drug ads aimed at consumers. Back in 1997, the Food and Drug Administration in the US began allowing these companies to market their drugs directly to consumers. (I find it interesting that…
Left Brain ~ Right Brain…
I was going to write about the Pro’s and Con’s of being single, but in all honesty my brain hurts right now…next week! I feel like my grey matter has done a massive workout lately and I need a day…
The Third Act ~ Jane Fonda ~ TED Talk
The Third Act…Jane Fonda is a powerful woman who has always had something to say. I am a HUGE fan of TED Talks. My Mom shared this with me, thanks Mom! Older women are the largest demographic in the world…
Svaha Spirit Sunday ~ Miss Representation
The documentary Miss Representation, by Jennifer Siebel Newsom, premiered at the 2011 Sundance Film Festival, and aired on OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network. The film explores how the media’s misrepresentations of women have led to the under representation of women in…
Flirty…Serious…Flirty…Serious ~ Balance ~
If you know me well you know how carefree, flirty and friendly I am naturally. I don’t have to try hard at that part of my personality because I believe it’s just who I am. I have a deep serious…
Ellen ‘was’ on The Bachelor
Hi Everyone! I have to admit I watched (notice past-tense) the Bachelor…ya I know, I say that sheepishly. It was reallllly about sitting on the couch with Carri sipping tea and eating cheese cake or some other fattening decadent desert. It…
Want to Be a Guest Blogger on Tara Cronica?
Have you ever wanted to be a guest blogger? Now’s your chance! As you all may have noticed Jacquie has been absent from Tara Cronica lately. She is taking a break for a while which is why we are changing…
Svaha Spirit Series ~ Inspiration
As you all know my life is full of twists and turns, some I write about and some I keep to myself and those involved. I embrace each one with an open heart and curious mind. I love life and…
Celebrating Working Women
Yesterday was International Women’s Day. I think we should celebrate each other everyday, so although I’m a day late, I still wanted to share this video with all of you. It was first brought to my attention by my good…
Honestly?
“Do you swear to tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth so help you god?” There are three answers to that question in my mind…“YES!”, “It depends”, or “NO!” Okay, minus the ‘so help you god part’, a…
You’re Going To Be Ok
She sat at the bus stop right outside of the police station on Main and Cordova. It was a rough part of town but she figured she would be safe here while she waited for her bus to take her…
