Mom’s Girl Scout Sash and the Legacy of a Good Mother
The tribute to Mom highlights her remarkable life as a dedicated teacher, leader, and loving mother. Engaged in her family and faith until the end, she cherished her daily routines, including reading, connecting on Facebook, and enjoying memories. Her treasured Girl Scout sash symbolizes not only her accomplishments but her humility. The narrative also imagines…
Nevertheless, She Persisted
Shared at the Celebration of Life of Melissa J. Schlag, October 18, 2020 at Eagles Landing State Park in Haddam, and published in the Haddam Bulletin, December 2020. By Tanja Moriarty Twenty years ago, I brought a plate of cookies to welcome our new next-door neighbors. A beautiful young woman with dark brown eyes eagerly invited…
Get Baked!
Baking cookies serves as a therapeutic outlet for me amidst personal and societal turmoil. This activity, spanning decades, provides a meditative experience and a way to connect with family and community. I enjoy the process and love to keep our cherished “talking” cookie jar filled.
Good American Booed
Despite being booed abroad, I am still proud to be an American and am grateful for my country.
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About Me
Hi, I’m Tanja. (Think of the short “a” in “suntan-Tan-ya” not “Tahn-ya -lasagna,” if you please.) I’m on a lifetime faith journey, grateful to overcome many toils and snares. A lot of my essays reflect this, though some are just my take on things. Welcome.
