2006-12-31 Tara 8yr - Taras Oral Explosion.wmv (Browser)

What followed wasn’t an explosion of sound, but of commitment . She belted a medley of commercial jingles, movie quotes, and made-up raps about the family cat. Her words tumbled out in a joyful, unstoppable avalanche—spit flying, cheeks red, until the adults were crying with laughter.

Double-clicking felt like picking a lock to the past. 2006-12-31 Tara 8yr - Taras Oral Explosion.wmv

“Tara’s oral explosion,” her father’s voice narrated from behind the lens, “is the only fireworks show we need.” What followed wasn’t an explosion of sound, but