My name is my complete first name(Tara)and the first initial of my last name(V). It is not that mysterious, nor was it meant to be! LOL However, over the years I have found that BookTalk participants often think of me as a male with the name Tarav. So, I guess it does provide some anonymity. I was n...

Welcome Matt! I am an often absent moderator here, but love BookTalk and hope to always be involved here. I hope that you are enjoying participating in the forums. I am also originally from NJ. I live down south now and it is still shockingly different from Jersey even though I've been here almost 1...

BookTalk is the best!

I am a Curriculum Coach. I work with teachers and students in an Elementary School. I also work with the state as a trainer of educators.

That was funny! Thanks for posting it, geo! I was going to be Palin for a Halloween party, but thought everyone was going to do the political costume thing. I should've done it though because there wasn't even one politician there.

I am always up for chatting when I am on. Feel free to pm me if you are on with me and would like to chat!

Thank you for that last post, Mr. Pessimistic! Are there any good independents out there? Please, anyone, give me some alternative!

That got a big smile out of me!

For the first time, ever... I must disagree with Mr. Pessimistic! Screw the pregnant women! Let them walk! It's healthy for them to walk anyway! I should get a better spot because I have chosen not to have kids! Is it really illegal to park there or are those just courtesy signs? I will definitely s...

I love Howard! I really miss listening to him! I definitely think people should be more informed before voting. It is pretty common that when you are not secure in your knowledge, you will accept the word of an authority figure, even if you think it might be wrong. For example, as a teacher I have o...