Tara is a published author, poet, and freelance writer, currently residing on Vancouver Island. Writing credits include multiple outdoor adventure articles published at www.snowshoemag.com and www.riversportmag.com, as well as BC Market Reports for Thompson Okanagan Homes & Land magazine, and a news article and guest columns on www.castanet.net. She also writes blogs for a marketing company out of Nanaimo.
Tara is currently enrolled in online Athabasca University English courses and now has a trilogy of children’s eBooks available on Amazon’s KDP Select for Kindle: Ellie Captures a Star, Ellie Walks on the Moon, and Ellie Makes Sunshine. You can check out her web site and blog at www.tarapanrucker.wordpress.com.
Breaking from writing and studying, Tara enjoys practicing her ukulele, iPhone photography, stand up paddle boarding, and exploring hiking trails, usually with her feisty Boston Terrier leading the way—by a long way!
Persistently studying every spare moment, reading stacks of texts, and writing all winter, sometimes we go for weeks before glancing up to see what’s going on around us. Gradually, the snow has melted, the car windows no longer require scraping, and green blades of grass begin resolutely poking out of the ground. If your neck… Read more »
Now that you know all the benefits of cultivating your own garden, you’re probably excited about all the delicious and fresh possibilities ahead. Still, you want guaranteed results with your hard work. Search no more, here are 15 tips and tricks gathered from skilled gardeners to assist you in creating the garden of your dreams—yum!… Read more »
Spring has finally sprung, or perhaps is in the process of springing, depending on what part of Canada you’re living. Hence, the time has come to get your hands dirty and rejuvenate your spirit by planting and sowing a delicious home garden. If this sounds a bit ridiculous since you can simply go to the… Read more »
When we first start searching for a rewarding new job, we’re often preoccupied with the perks and other benefits on offer. During the initial interview, we may inquire about vacation leave, pension plan, dental insurance, and so on. Unfortunately, if we’re absorbed with what we’re going to get instead of considering what merits we’re bringing… Read more »
Most students know they should study hard, read all required course material, and do their best to get the most out of their expensive educations. However, sticking with the predictable can lead to a general malaise and boredom with course work. Beyond the usual studying and reading responsibilities, it’s beneficial to practice other unique methods… Read more »
I was never a fan of regrets in life, and never had any—until I got older and somewhat wiser. Surely, if you don’t have any regrets, chances are you haven’t made any major mistakes yet, or you’re living inside a box. Regrets do seem to come with life experience. Indeed, if I had the opportunity… Read more »
There are several methods to acquiring a post-secondary education throughout a lifetime, in addition to traditional college and university routes. For one, we are blessed to have the option of online education from Athabasca University and numerous other educational institutions that enable us to read and learn from the comfort of our own homes. For… Read more »
Gender stereotyping remains a hot topic in the global landscape today. I observe the rapidly changing scenery around me about this fiery topic with avid interest. As someone born fifty years ago this year, the same year man walked on the moon and Woodstock took place, I experienced a great deal of stereotyping in my… Read more »
No matter what your goals are after attaining a university education, there is no guarantee a cushy job with company benefits awaits at the end of your journey. While various students aim for a specific position with a business or institution, self-employment may be the sole purpose for many at the end of their studies,… Read more »
Most According to the Canadian Provincial Health Services Authority, February is Heart Month, which makes sense since it contains Valentine’s Day on the 14th. Maintaining a healthy heart, that amazing organ continuously beating in your chest from birth until death, generally unnoticed, is important to your present and future well being. A strong ticker delivers… Read more »