Gone but not forgotten

September 5, 2012January 9, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 14 Comments

I have a retired blog, one that ran for more than three years. I had over 1,000 posts and nearly 20,000 comments. I'm not saying that in any way to brag, not that it's much to boast about, but only to illustrate that I was actively publishing my stuff there. It closed nearly two years ago. … Continue reading Gone but not forgotten

Puddle jumper

September 4, 2012January 5, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 16 Comments

I thought opting out of tedious TSA lines, crying babies and the assault on my nose from unkempt bodies, would save both money and my sanity. I didn’t factor in that every other traveler might have the same plan. Half a city of fellow motorists jammed the interstate, all of us seemingly headed toward the … Continue reading Puddle jumper

No direction

September 3, 2012January 5, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 22 Comments

An abandoned shopping cart, the store name nearly obliterated by time and weather, laid on its side in the ditch. A random motorist might notice it, but none stopped to claim it. Its current owner, watching the rain wash away the daily detritus from its wire frame, would have fought anyone who touched it. He … Continue reading No direction

Last summer weekend

September 2, 2012January 6, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 21 Comments

The storms are gone from the Florida Gulf Coast, and this Labor Day weekend is the last tourist holdover. I headed out to the beach again and the local fishing pier. TS Isaac chased off the shore birds, the herons and pelicans were gone from the pier, but I did catch sight of a couple … Continue reading Last summer weekend

Breaking the surface

September 1, 2012January 6, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 5 Comments

I took advantage of clear skies returning to my stretch of the Gulf to head out to the beach again. I wanted to get out on the pier on Okaloosa Island near Fort Walton Beach. I was surprised to see, that even in the Gulf, water levels were obviously higher. Tides were higher, waves were … Continue reading Breaking the surface

Shed the old

August 31, 2012January 6, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 8 Comments

Life changes, transforms Summer turns to fall, adapt Shed the old, reborn Haiku Friday is hosted by Lou at LouCeeL. Next month, I turn 50. I'm determined that my second 50 years, be as exciting as my first. If I want changes, if I want adventure, I have to make it happen and not wait … Continue reading Shed the old