Tamara Miller Davis
Tamara Miller Davis is an author, mother of two kidz with Z names, pet owner, fire captain's wife, substitute teacher, parent club volunteer, dance enthusiast, and U.S. Coast Guard veteran from Michigan. Tamara published her debut book "Despite the Buzz" in 2021. The colorful novel is a cautionary tale about tech's influence. She is a member of other local writing groups: the Writers and Publishers Network and Ojai Poetry Series. Tamara enjoys reading, rollerblading, downhill skiing, boogie boarding, biking, tubing, kayaking, walking her dog, listening to podcasts, traveling, going to concerts, supporting causes, and finding common ground with a variety of people. She also likes making lists. Tamara appreciates this quote from Stephen King's memoir "On Writing": "You must not come lightly to the blank page."
Bullying Prevention and Awareness
October is National Bullying Prevention and Awareness Month.
The CDC says, bullying is aggressive behavior (verbal, physical, psychological, social, educational, relational, electronic, or damaging to property). Bullying, usually a repeated occurrence, which often involves a...
Cultivating Peace and Gratitude
Saturday, September 21st is World Gratitude Day. It's also the International Day of Peace!
World Gratitude Day was started in Hawaii in 1965 as a way to encourage and express gratitude. Showing thankfulness is powerful...
The Significance of Stuff
As parents, we’re often sorting through stuff: our kids’ artwork, school papers, magazine subscriptions, coffee table collections, leftover foods, outdated condiments, too small clothes, old toys, Lego creations, craft supplies, sentimental belongings, and various...
Venturing out to the Ventura Botanical Gardens
Are there local places you’ve been meaning to VENTURE to but just haven’t gotten there for one reason or another?
For me, the Ventura Botanical Gardens was one of those places. My husband and I...
Children and Chores: Encouragement, Earnings, and Enrichment
A fellow Mom Collective contributor inspired me to write this article. Gia posted about being a “mean mom,” since she was encouraging her family to do chores in accordance with household needs and life...
Imperfection = Potential
So, after I sent my last email newsletter, I found a flaw. Eek! That’s how it usually goes for me after I share something important. I look back at it and see what I...
Ojai is Happening!
When was the last time you came to Ojai (a Chumash word meaning moon)? Or maybe you live/d here? Perhaps then, you’ve seen majestic Chief’s Peak overhead or witnessed the "Pink Moment" illuminating the...
Moments with our Moms Matter: Reflections and Recommendations Regarding Grief
So, some people think staying busy is a beneficial way to cope with grief. Not me. I’m usually pretty active, so coping requires a pause. I need time to gather my thoughts and wrestle...
We Are ALL Influencers
We are all “influencers.” What we do, say, and support makes a difference. Sometimes the effects happen in the home, school, community, region, or beyond.
The other day, my thirteen-year-old son spotted his older cousin...
Becoming an Author
So, people have asked why I got into writing and how I went about publishing a novel.
For starters, I’ve always been a diarist. I journal for clarity, understanding, reflection, therapy, and documentation. You too?...