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Category: Photography

with a bang or a whimper?

December 21, 2012January 9, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 11 Comments

It's 5:33 a.m., Friday, Dec. 12, 2012. And, I'm awake. Not because the world is destined to end in less than 20 minutes, but because this is my usual insomnia-induced, circadian rhythm hell. All my peeps are tucked, asleep in bed, oblivious to the pending doom. I'm fighting a powerful urge to rouse them all, making them … Continue reading with a bang or a whimper?

Dark and dreary

December 19, 2012January 6, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 4 Comments

Dark thunderclouds closed around me, the rain coming down in tsunami waves. I had to fight the wheel of my car to keep on the road, the wind threatening to push me over the bridge railing. No matter how fast I set the wipers, it couldn’t keep the windshield clear, forcing me to drive precariously … Continue reading Dark and dreary

A light for all the world

December 18, 2012January 5, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 4 Comments

Her beatific countenance shone down upon us, bathing all in her love and warmth. Arms spread, her acceptance offered with no conditions. Her smile as open and inviting as a mother’s embrace. A hymn of celebration filled the air, her exultant voice melding with the seraphim and cherubim. One song for the innocent and pure, … Continue reading A light for all the world

Kiss and tell

December 14, 2012January 17, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 6 Comments

Penny for your thoughts Share your deepest desires Drain the wishing well

Greet the day

December 13, 2012January 6, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 9 Comments

Getting up early in the morning to take long walks, or meet friends to work out (or the 50-something equivalent), isn't always easy or what I really want to do. Some days that warm, soft bed is much too alluring, and I just want to stay bundled in my blankets. Then, I make the effort … Continue reading Greet the day

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’

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