Winter’s ‘a comin’

December 10, 2012January 9, 2018 ~ Tara R. ~ 4 Comments

I live in Florida, a state where we don't have clear delineation of seasons. We have Hot, HOTTER, mild, and rain. There is very little change in fall foliage - palm trees don't drop their fronds or turn luscious shades of gold and red - and it doesn't get cold (Deep South cold) until mid- … Continue reading Winter’s ‘a comin’

Left to my own devices

December 8, 2012January 9, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 18 Comments

While most tourists to my part of the world tend to congregate at the beaches, there are so many other beautiful places to visit. The perk for me when hiking at these lesser known Florida nature spots, is that I rarely have to share the trail with other people. That means I can do whatever … Continue reading Left to my own devices

A beach holiday

December 1, 2012January 5, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 18 Comments

Saturday dawned cool, but sunny. It was Dec. 1, I finished with NaNoWriMo (and successfully, thankyouverymuch!) and since I had missed my photo hike last weekend, I got an early start this weekend. My goal was to attempt a sort of Christmas shot. The beaches around here truly are snow-white. It's similar not only in … Continue reading A beach holiday

When I let my fingers do the hiking

November 25, 2012January 5, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 18 Comments

It doesn't happen often, but this weekend I stayed home and didn't get out for my usual photo hike. Instead, I spent the holiday weekend with my kids. My daughter, who is living out-of-state attending grad school, was home for Thanksgiving, so when she wasn't hanging with old friends (who were also visiting over their … Continue reading When I let my fingers do the hiking

Sublime chaos

November 24, 2012January 6, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 22 Comments

Sunshine and sea breezes Quiet walks alone with my thoughts Peace of mind, no worries, no demands A few hours of meditation, To appreciate the sublime chaos Waiting at home with open arms

Thanksgiving

November 17, 2012January 9, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 18 Comments

My daughter is home for Thanksgiving. She called me around 4:30 Friday morning to let me know she was on the road, and continued with periodic updates along her route. We had our first family dinner at home since March - the last time she was here, visiting during her Spring Break from school. It's … Continue reading Thanksgiving