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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.

Bountiful

sunset on the bay
November 27, 2014 ~ Tara R. ~ 1 Comment

In our thanksgiving, Let us also be bountiful in our humanity, Compassion and generosity. NaBloPoMo 27/30

Here we come a-wassailing

a mug of wassail
November 26, 2014January 8, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 2 Comments

I’ve been cooking for three days. Tomorrow, there are angel biscuits and an apple pie left to bake, then meringue to top off the coconut cream pie I made today. A glazed ham was baked earlier, and my Mister will deep fry two turkey breasts about an hour before we all sit down for dinner … Continue reading Here we come a-wassailing

A storm’s brewin’

breaking waves on rocky shore
November 26, 2014 ~ Tara R. ~ 2 Comments

The story so far... Their corner booth was in the back of the restaurant. Barlowe knew the maître d’ and asked for his regular, secluded table. He needed to talk with Abigail without being overheard. There were still so many questions unanswered. The basics were fantastical enough, but he was expected to suspend all reason … Continue reading A storm’s brewin’

Nothing but blue skies

Gulf Coast beach
November 25, 2014 ~ Tara R. ~ 5 Comments

Perusing my photo library for something to include in my Giving Thanks posts, I looked back to this time last year. It’s been raining here since Friday. Forecasts call for sunny skies the remainder of the week, much like it was last Thanksgiving. This is more like how the weather is supposed to be in … Continue reading Nothing but blue skies

Fragile thanksgiving

glass pumpkin in dry leaves
November 25, 2014 ~ Tara R. ~ 8 Comments

My emotions are all a jumble. This is our first Thanksgiving apart. Even saying it like that, “apart,” seems only temporary. I supposed given the circumstances, “asunder,” would be more accurate. I made dressing for dinner even though I never liked eating it. I would only make it for you. I guess it was simply … Continue reading Fragile thanksgiving

Queen Issy

tabby cat
November 24, 2014November 30, 2014 ~ Tara R. ~ 8 Comments

She had the whole house to pick a spot to plunk her bony butt down for her PTA scrub. Of course, she chose to lick all her lady pieces parts as she wallowed on my Publix sales flyer and laptop, whilst I was making my Thanksgiving dinner grocery list. Despite her lack of tact, or … Continue reading Queen Issy

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