History framed

August 26, 2016January 9, 2018 ~ Tara R. ~ 19 Comments

Ancient time passage History framed brick by brick If these walls could talk Photo taken at Fort Pickens State Park, near Pensacola, FL. Built between 1829 and 1834, the fort was a key military installation during the Mexican-American War, the Civil War, World War I and II, guarding the entrance to Pensacola Harbor. From 1886 … Continue reading History framed

Such a pinch

August 20, 2016 ~ Tara R. ~ 2 Comments

Like most moms, when my kids were little, I would take opportunities to use 'teachable moments' whenever we were out and about town. We would play 'I Spy,' to learn colors, or the Alphabet game, calling out each letter in sequential order as we passed this or that sign. I would help the kids count … Continue reading Such a pinch

Rare crimson

August 20, 2016August 20, 2016 ~ Tara R. ~ 9 Comments

Deadly rare flower Hunter becomes the hunted Must eat to survive The Sarracenia leucophylla (crimson pitcher plant), a carnivorous flower endemic to the southeast, is listed as endangered in Florida and Georgia due in part to poaching and loss of its unique wetland environment. Prey is attracted by nectar glands under the lid of the … Continue reading Rare crimson

Summer fun

August 12, 2016October 9, 2016 ~ Tara R. ~ 11 Comments

You’re never too old For pastel pink galoshes And puddle jumping

Morning dew

August 5, 2016 ~ Tara R. ~ 7 Comments

Bedazzled blossoms Glimmering with morning dew More precious than gold

Narrow passage

July 30, 2016July 30, 2016 ~ Tara R. ~ 14 Comments

Whitewashed prison walls Spirits haunt stark, narrow halls A mournful voice calls Photo taken at Fort Barrancass, aboard Naval Air Station, Pensacola.