Category: Photography

Walking it off

~ Tara R. ~ 24 Comments

Lent, a 40-day period of repentance and fasting in the Christian calendar, began last Wednesday. During the six weeks leading up to Easter, many New Year's resolution underachievers, give the attempt of self-improvement one more try. The shorter duration of deprivation somehow seeming less intimidating. Sugar, chocolate, alcohol and caffeine are common indulgences included on … Continue reading Walking it off

Haiku Friday – water

~ Tara R. ~ 5 Comments

Fierce force of nature Churning waves, rolling breakers Cruel power unleashed *Haiku Friday is hosted by Lou at LouCeeL. My thoughts and prayers are with friends and family during the earthquake in Japan, and the tsunami impacting Hawaii, and the continential U.S. west coast. *image: remnants of Hurricane Gustav, Florida Gulf Coast Sept. 11, 2008

Swing time

~ Tara R. ~ 8 Comments

Skinned knees and dirty hands, Chocolate mustaches and powdered sugar smiles. Mornings snuggled under blankets, giggling at silly jokes. Afternoons sneaking cookie dough, Nights spent lost in storybooks. Legs pumping, squeals of laughter echoing, Faces turned toward the sun, wind swirling, hair spinning. "Higher mommy, higher!" "Hold tight" Swinging away and toward my heart. Days … Continue reading Swing time