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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.

Calm horizon

broken seashells on the beach
December 9, 2016April 30, 2018 ~ Tara R. ~ 2 Comments

Walking on eggshells Obstacles to overcome Towards calm horizon

100 Word Challenge: Justice

sunrise at the beach
December 7, 2016July 1, 2017 ~ Tara R. ~ 1 Comment

One of the only good perks of insomnia is that your overactive brain sometimes reminds you of things you should never forget. Up at the Butt Crack o’ dawn, I was watching TV when a trailer for the new movie, “Hidden Figures,” aired. The movie is about three black female mathematicians who played a significant … Continue reading 100 Word Challenge: Justice

Tis the season for tough questions

December 6, 2016December 6, 2016 ~ Tara R. ~ 15 Comments

Nearly 20 years ago, when my daughter was still in elementary school, she came home one December afternoon in a state of wretched befuddlement. That day some of her little friends were discussing Santa Claus and his rumored nonexistence. Apparently, some of these juvenile dream-killers were telling any of their playmates who would listen, that … Continue reading Tis the season for tough questions

Empty nest

sea knight helicopter
December 6, 2016April 30, 2018 ~ Tara R. ~ Leave a comment

Always falling short of his officious, ex-military-man dad’s unattainable expectations, the fledgling sea knight took flight as soon as his wings could carry him over and out of the nest.

Too much to bear

bent over tree
December 3, 2016April 30, 2018 ~ Tara R. ~ 3 Comments

“Are you sure we’re in the right place?” Mia picked dry leaves out of her hair. “Of course, I’m sure.” Aden pushed aside underbrush. Traipsing through the woods looking for a specific tree was a frustrating endeavor. Ten years was a long time in a tree’s life. "It won’t still be that little sapling.” Mia turned … Continue reading Too much to bear

A place in the sun

December 2, 2016 ~ Tara R. ~ 4 Comments

While away the day Face to the sun, breezes blow Cobwebs from my mind

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