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.
Sonja (my mom) Unsung…Until Now!
Though my mom almost never wears makeup or even lipstick, I think she’s one of the classiest women I’ve ever known. Class doesn’t necessarily come with cosmetics, money, fancy clothes or other adornments. It also comes with what you do with what you’ve got for the greater good, and especially for your children.
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About Me
Hi there, I’m Tanja. I often go by “Tan” as in suntan. It’s easier and less grating than dealing with the alternate mispronunciation “Tahn-ya.” You will find that I often write about seeking ways to overcome challenges and obstacles, or at least lean on faith to find the strength to get me through. Sometimes I just share observations of what’s going well or what doesn’t sit right. Please interact and comment if you are so moved. Thanks for being here.
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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…
Beware: Trans Siberian Orchestra “Christmas” Show Turns Into Fiery Hell
While the first hour and half I was lulled into a most festive frame of mind, the second half I felt I was suddenly thrown into the fires of hell!
Politically Incorrect Girl Scout Songs of the 70s: Did We Have A Clue?
In 1975, I was ten and had no clue of what I was singing. Some of the songs we sang around the old campfire in Girl Scouts back then would get you burned, or maybe even a lawsuit today! Consider these lyrics: “Big red indian, beats upon his drum, rum tum-tum, rum, tum-tum. Woo-Woo-Woo!” There…
A Man’s Craving for a Beer Saved My Husband’s Life
Editor’s Note: We were blessed to have survived this accident that occurred on June 10, 2012. Sean has been cleared of all restrictions on his shoulder and is doing well with his neck, after the four breaks to his C-1 and a fracture to his C-2. He has some stiffness and aches and can’t turn…
