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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.

100 Word Challenge: Strong

November 14, 2018November 19, 2018 ~ Tara R. ~ Leave a comment

Survived my first out-patient physical therapy session on Tuesday. I want in with trepidation, but as I’m wont to do, my worry was for nothing. I came out a little sore but encouraged. The therapist said I was doing well and that he didn’t think I’d have any trouble getting back full range of motion … Continue reading 100 Word Challenge: Strong

What was I thinking

November 12, 2018November 13, 2018 ~ Tara R. ~ 2 Comments

It's days like today that have me questioning my sanity in attempting to fulfill the mandates of a writing challenge like NaBloPoMo. I don't know what I was thinking. It's been raining nonstop for two days, and not a gentle rain. It's been a dreary, grey, bleak, cold rain with an occasional thunder grumble thrown … Continue reading What was I thinking

Pick a card

November 11, 2018November 12, 2018 ~ Tara R. ~ 3 Comments

“I didn’t expect the decision to be so difficult,” Augustine shuffled through a stack of index cards “It’s a dilemma that would vex Solomon,” Jasper continued to polish the silver without looking up. He held up a serving spoon, only satisfied with his efforts when he could see his reflection in the bowl. Augustine cast … Continue reading Pick a card

Self

November 10, 2018November 11, 2018 ~ Tara R. ~ 3 Comments

10/30

Color by numbers

November 9, 2018November 9, 2018 ~ Tara R. ~ Leave a comment

Even before my recent knee surgery, a special piece of equipment was delivered to my house. I was to use it in the first couple of weeks recovery to help regain range of motion in my new joint. It is called a Continuous Passive Motion machine. It basically is a motorized cradle that you lay … Continue reading Color by numbers

Said the spider to the fly

November 8, 2018November 8, 2018 ~ Tara R. ~ 2 Comments

A walk in the park Songbirds trilling in the trees Guard warns, none shall pass My Mister and I went on a hike recently at our local state park (pre-surgery.) Our entrance to the trail was barred by spiderwebs that stretched across the whole width of the path. Not by one spider’s web, but five … Continue reading Said the spider to the fly

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