Night lights

October 3, 2013January 6, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 16 Comments

Wish on everything. Pink cars are good, especially old ones. And stars of course, first stars and shooting stars. Planes will do if they are the first light in the sky and look like stars. Wish in tunnels, holding your breath and lifting your feet off the ground. Birthday candles. Baby teeth.” ~ Francesca Lia … Continue reading Night lights

Oktoberfest

September 29, 2013January 6, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 10 Comments

This weekend our little Gulf Coast town celebrated Oktoberfest. My peeps and I went out for authentic brats and kraut, and October ale. I couldn't convince my son to do the Chicken Dance with me, but we did enjoy the Oompa Band and a senior dance troupe hoofing it to "Mambo No. 5." You can … Continue reading Oktoberfest

Red lanterns

September 28, 2013 ~ Tara R. ~ 11 Comments

He liked to observe emotions; they were like red lanterns strung along the dark unknown of another's personality, marking vulnerable points.” ~ Ayn Rand Try as I might to shield them, my vulnerabilities, my weaknesses, are as glaring as red lanterns calling the wolves to my door.

Wynken, Blynken, and Nod

September 27, 2013September 27, 2013 ~ Tara R. ~ 12 Comments

Sandman bags weigh heavy on my lids, as they slowly droop closed. Airy dreams fill my head with beautiful wishes. The imbalance rocks my wooden shoe, throwing me overboard into a crystal river. Wynken, Blynken, and Nod one night Sailed off in a wooden shoe--- Sailed on a river of crystal light, Into a sea … Continue reading Wynken, Blynken, and Nod

Fall foliage

September 27, 2013September 27, 2013 ~ Tara R. ~ 13 Comments

Photosynthesis Refashioning chlorophyll Changing green to red *Photo venue: Lenior City, TN. I grew up in East Tennessee, in the foothills of the Smoky Mountains. Fall in the mountains is absolutely beautiful. Every possible shade of red, gold, orange, and purple can be seen. It's breathtaking. Here in Florida... pine and palm trees are the … Continue reading Fall foliage