In the clouds

February 19, 2014February 22, 2014 ~ Tara R. ~ 6 Comments

In my dream there is no when or where, only now. I can't discern any orienting landmarks, save for the pier jutting out into nothingness. There is no sound, no birdsong, no lapping waves, not even the rush of blood coursing through my veins. Light seems to come from every direction and none. It merely … Continue reading In the clouds

Moss in the trees

February 16, 2014January 9, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 15 Comments

I ambled around Eden Gardens State Park this week, enjoying the nature trails there - a hidden treasure that not many people realize are there. The park's main feature is the rose and camellia gardens, and the old estate, Wesley House. It's all very Antebellum. The paths were free of traffic, and the weather, for … Continue reading Moss in the trees

Mother Earth loves you

February 15, 2014January 6, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 10 Comments

I treasure the earth. Warm sunshine and clean air. Quiet solitude where I can hear myself think. Soft moss and velvet ferns That cushion my feet. The lullaby of the forest, And symphony of the ocean. Sweet camellia and magnolia blossoms, Fireflies and hummingbirds, imagination in flight. Treat her well, and Mother Earth will reward … Continue reading Mother Earth loves you

Self expression

February 7, 2014January 6, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 17 Comments

I loath having my photo taken. Forget water-boarding, bamboo splinters under my fingernails, heavy metal blasted at 11, or even sleep deprivation (been there, doing that), the worst form of torture is posing for a portrait. I've been brought to tears before because I couldn't escape a camera aimed at me. Want to piss me … Continue reading Self expression

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

Grow up

January 31, 2014January 6, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 22 Comments

At some point in your childhood development, someone - perhaps a parent, perhaps an older sibling, most assuredly a high school nemesis - has flung those fateful words at you, "grow up!" Whether we displayed immature decisions or actions, fashion or opinions, someone deemed our choices inappropriate for our chronological age. Now that I am … Continue reading Grow up