The beach is back

October 12, 2013January 15, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 15 Comments

Finally! I have my beaches back! My first weekend with room to actually roam, and I had Crystal Beach and parts of the National Seashore all to myself. There are still a few stragglers, but the beaches in Destin and Fort Walton were gloriously sparse. The seagulls were even slightly less vermin-y. There is a small … Continue reading The beach is back

No finite point

October 12, 2013January 6, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 12 Comments

No finite point has meaning without an infinite reference point” ~ Jean-Paul Sartre I don't know what's ahead of me But I remember what I'm leaving behind My future is unclear But my past is lessons learned

Rain down

October 10, 2013March 1, 2018 ~ Tara R. ~ 8 Comments

Your love makes me whole Dries my tears and gives me hope Happiness rains down on me Your light finds my darkness And chases it away Fear can't hide Where there are no shadows

First light

October 7, 2013October 7, 2013 ~ Tara R. ~ 11 Comments

In the sweetness of friendship let there be laughter, and sharing of pleasures. For in the dew of little things the heart finds its morning and is refreshed.” ~ Kahlil Gibran

Beach Break: Tropical Storm Karen

October 5, 2013January 6, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 19 Comments

I received a sweet email this week from my friend Kir, she was concerned for my safety since news reports were forecasting a Tropical Storm in the Gulf. First I heard of it, but initially it kind of worried me. A little over 18 years ago, only three weeks after we moved into our home, … Continue reading Beach Break: Tropical Storm Karen

Cake for everyone

October 4, 2013October 4, 2013 ~ Tara R. ~ 14 Comments

I love all my friends Sending me birthday wishes Like a kid loves cake *Today is my 51st birthday. Yesterday evening good wishes started coming in from my friends in Japan, China, and Portugal. It was like happiness arriving from the future. It made this crazy cat lady feel very loved. Thanks!