Blizzard of ’14

February 1, 2014December 4, 2014 ~ Tara R. ~ 18 Comments

We finally had our two days of winter. It actually snowed in Florida this week! Saying it snowed is a little misleading. There was an accumulation of white stuff on the ground, but it more closely resembled hail or sleet. Whatever it was, it was crunchy and not the lovely, fluffy snowball making stuff. Temps … Continue reading Blizzard of ’14

Spring is in the air

January 19, 2014January 10, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 11 Comments

While the sun seems to have returned to my beaches and woods, I think there will be a few fits and starts of cold and rainy weather. Spring is making Her presence felt, and it's a welcome change. I ventured out to my local State Park, just a few miles down the road. It had … Continue reading Spring is in the air

Treasures from the sea

January 12, 2014January 15, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 5 Comments

At the risk of jinxing it, Sunday dawned cloudless, sunny and warm. It was just what I needed to pull me out of my winter blues. I headed to the beach and was welcomed with wide open sand and calming ocean breezes. The rest of the week promises to be as beautiful. This weekend's photo … Continue reading Treasures from the sea

2013: A year in photos

December 28, 2013June 27, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 10 Comments

These past two weeks were hectic and crazy with all the Christmas prep. A near constant drizzle added a dreary dimension. I stayed inside most of the time trying to stay warm and dry, and working like a maniac to get handmade gifts finished and mailed in time for the holidays. I wasn't completely successful, … Continue reading 2013: A year in photos

What’s your sign

December 8, 2013December 4, 2014 ~ Tara R. ~ 7 Comments

I tried going to the beach for my hike this week, but it was just rainy, windy, cold and miserable. I drove downtown instead, and snapped a few photos of street art and old signs. You can click on any image to see a larger photo, or the series as a slideshow. (Photos shot with … Continue reading What’s your sign

Graceland

December 1, 2013December 4, 2014 ~ Tara R. ~ 9 Comments

Purchased for only $100,000 in early 1957, Graceland is almost as iconic as its famous owner, Elvis. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 2006 My fam made the pilgrimage to the King's Memphis house to help our daughter cross off one of her Bucket List items. We wandered around the sprawling "farmhouse" listening … Continue reading Graceland