Strong Girl: Taylor Allen
Meet Taylor. Taylor Allen. Out of my sisters on the Rose Festival court, this girl and I had something in common that none of our fellow princesses did – our […]
Tall Girls and our High Heels
It was Sunday. Mothers day, to be exact. Sunshine and fluffy clouds, a light breeze and the sound of church bells. I was a sophomore in high school. Another growth […]
Who am I?
Hi, my name is Taylor. So, tell us something about yourself. Vague words. Open-ended question. What kind of answer do you expect? I suppose you start with the basic nutritional […]
Quantity is never better
The ongoing debate of quantity versus quality. To some, the deciding factor is material – always better to have more of something than less, right? Que AT&T commercial. The daughter […]
My advice to the graduates
A year ago, I graduated from college. 365 ago, I sat in my last classroom, taking my last formal test, carrying my last backpack full of school books and pencils […]
Liebester Award – thanks, Amy!
Ladies, you’ll completely get me when I say this – who doesn’t love the quiz pages in those girly magazines, am I right?! There’s something about a little self introspection […]
He says I’m beautiful
Random triggers. Driving down the Banfield, the blood-orange facade of the Eastbank Commerce Center caught my attention. I’ve passed by this building nearly once a week since I was born. […]
My hugs
I’m not a handshake kind of person. Ask anyone, I’m a hugger. Stick out your hand and I’m likely to grab hold of it and real you in. Not in […]
Strong Girl: Anna
Meet Anna. Anna Almquist. Only a few people will understand what I’m about to say, but Anna is my oatmeal friend. That’s right, oatmeal. Mile markers in my college journey […]
Singing when it’s hard
Biting your lip. Hot tears staining your cheeks. A fire burning in your throat, tingling your lungs as you fight back a roaring scream. We’re like volcanoes. A Mt. St. […]
Taylor's Taste 