A writer of tales

March 25, 2014March 25, 2014 ~ Tara R. ~ 11 Comments

I think I was born with a book in my hands. Once I met Dick, Jane and Spot, and learned how to control that magical superpower - reading - there was no stopping me. I flew dragons on Pern, rode sandworms across the vast deserts of Dune, and sailed the oceans aboard a pink sea … Continue reading A writer of tales

Is anything still something

March 22, 2014January 6, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 15 Comments

If you hold your mouth just right, and squint a little, but not directly into the sun, you can almost make out the outline of Something that might be there. With some practice, you can believe that Something is Everything. With the right angle of refraction, the wavering image throws back what you most fervently … Continue reading Is anything still something

Trapped inside

March 15, 2014March 22, 2014 ~ Tara R. ~ 14 Comments

Yellow nicotine stains the glass, giving my world a jaundice hue. She took the cranks to keep me from opening the windows. That didn't stop me though. I worked my fingers bloody on the metal cogs, just for a little breeze, and to see the deep green of the trees outside. Even with the jalousies … Continue reading Trapped inside

A healthy perspective

March 8, 2014March 8, 2014 ~ Tara R. ~ 4 Comments

At least once a year, I get on some kind of "Get Healthy" kick. I watch what I eat - smaller portions; less sodas and more water; extra veggies and fruit - and I add in more exercise to my daily routine (2-4 miles) along with my weekly photo hikes This year is no different. … Continue reading A healthy perspective

Old news

March 1, 2014March 1, 2014 ~ Tara R. ~ 8 Comments

News is fleeting, soon enough Passing into the realm of myth. Pen to paper, words made real. Town crier proclaiming truths, Forgotten once they leave his lips. Posted where the world can see Held up to public scrutiny With iron and steel, Until the wind changes, Another scrap of news posted.

Mother Earth loves you

February 15, 2014January 6, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 10 Comments

I treasure the earth. Warm sunshine and clean air. Quiet solitude where I can hear myself think. Soft moss and velvet ferns That cushion my feet. The lullaby of the forest, And symphony of the ocean. Sweet camellia and magnolia blossoms, Fireflies and hummingbirds, imagination in flight. Treat her well, and Mother Earth will reward … Continue reading Mother Earth loves you