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Author: Tara R.

I believe all good fiction includes an element of truth, and all good photography includes an element of fantasy. In this journal I hope to give voice to the stories swirling around in my head, and to capture the images I see through my camera’s lens.

Daybreak

beach sunrise
February 10, 2015February 10, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 2 Comments

I won't wish for you to have a "Good Day." I will challenge you to Make it a "Good Day." NaBloPoMo 10/28

Living in silence

black and white ivy-covered window
February 10, 2015February 10, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 3 Comments

We sit in comfortable silence, A conversation without words, Conveying more in a language of our own, Passing meanings through A touch, A smile, A laugh, A blush, A nudge, A wink. What is that sigh? That look? Anger? Discontent? Annoyance? What’s wrong? Tell me. Your silent treatment is deafening. I have no words. We never … Continue reading Living in silence

Image is larger than it appears

kayak on the ocean at sunset
February 9, 2015February 9, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 1 Comment

Insignificant A mote in the eye of God Allegorical Categorical Make an impact on the world Unforgettable NaBloPoMo 9/28

Making plans

the beach in February
February 8, 2015February 9, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 2 Comments

My Running Buddy and I hit the beach this weekend. Our first trip to the Gulf this year. It was glorious. The sun was shining, and the wind was brisk but not freezing. The beach was virtually empty of distracting tourists (except for the family of penguins who insisted in swimming in the 50F water), … Continue reading Making plans

Savory Roasted Chickpeas

seasoned roasted chickpeas
February 7, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 2 Comments

Offered the choice between cake, and chips and salsa, nine times out of ten... I'll take the chips. I like salty snacks, salty and savory. Since Thanksgiving, I have strayed from my path of eating healthy. ("Strayed" is a generous word. It's more like I've been sucked into a black hole of pure junk food.) … Continue reading Savory Roasted Chickpeas

The world according to Horton

dandelion fluff
February 6, 2015February 7, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 1 Comment

So easy, children Can puzzle out, on their own, Universal truths Learning all they need To be principled adults From Dr. Seuss books

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