Category Archives: Real Life: Off Stage

Contentment

No Comments12 October 20:38

Sometimes I catch myself sliding down the slippery slope of discontentment, and when I start the decent it is very difficult to catch myself. Yesterday, I was reminded that I am not alone. I started off the morning with a spiritual gathering of parents at the boy’s school. Many, including me, shared struggles we face as parents, [...]

The Right Colored Glasses

No Comments19 September 1:32

“When I’m seeing the world thru the right colored glasses it’s all crystal clear. When I lose sight of what really matters, that’s when I wind up here…” - Templeton Thompson “Right Colored Glasses” I tend to be a bit extreme, set unrealistic expectations and I am very hard on myself when I feel that [...]

Longest Days, Shortest Years

1 comment31 August 15:56

We’ve been watching a lot of old home videos this summer while transferring them to DVD, and I LOVE replaying moments when my big boys were little. I remember how challenging it was keeping up with those three little guys. The days were long and left me physically exhausted! Now it’s a new day with a whole new [...]

Carter’s Shoes – A reflection on Student Songwriter Experience Camp

No Comments13 July 16:36

Our youngest son, Carter, who just turned 9, joined us this summer as the youngest ever student artist in our Songwriter’s Experience Camp. And of course, as would be expected, he brought his own distinct humor and insight to the group that shone brightly through his song. Carter’s performance had the crowd cheering and laughing [...]

Father’s Day

No Comments16 June 4:42

Ever since I can remember my dad called me “Tara Pizer Twinkle Toes”. I’ve asked several times, and no one, including him, seems to know where the name came from, but for whatever reason it stuck for many years. I believe it was sometime during my junior high years that I threw a tantrum, which [...]

Your Hunger Will Lead You Home

No Comments1 June 13:41

“Your Hunger Will Lead You Home.” The Fire Starter Sessions by Danielle Laporte. No one likes to be hungry or empty or have less than they feel they need, and yet that lacking is our leader. Hmmm, follow my hunger… What do I hunger for? I hunger for connection, abundance, peace and authenticity. I long to be [...]

Don’t hide your Power

No Comments25 May 13:46

Four years ago I was introduced to a class at the gym called Body Combat, and it quickly became one of my favorite classes. In this class you are encouraged to aggressively hit, kick and holler. The louder you yell and the harder you punch the better the workout. Ordinarily, these behaviors, especially around my [...]

Music that should NEVER play…

No Comments18 May 13:35

I can so easily find myself in a cycle of frustration, replaying thoughts in my head that continue to reinforce old patterns of self-sabotage. Sometimes they’ve been playing for days before I recognize their dull melody. It’s vital that I listen for the music that plays in my head. It’s important that I am aware [...]

Lean Into Discomfort

No Comments11 May 20:43

“Lean into discomfort” – Brene’ Brown, The Gifts of Imperfection I’ve been pondering this thought for the last two weeks. Not questioning its truth, but questioning my capacity for it. I have never liked discomfort and I’ve attempted to create a life that protects me from it. Perfectionism is one of the tools I’ve [...]

“Me Time” Kitty Style

1 comment27 April 13:34

Three weeks ago our little stray cat had her very own kittens in a hole she cleverly dug beneath some shrubs outside our kitchen window. We relocated this little family to a box inside our garage in which they seem to have adjusted quite well. I have grown very fond of this little cat family, [...]