Almost sunrise

July 24, 2013January 7, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 4 Comments

I kept to deserted back roads, away from streetlights and towns. It wasn’t as if you could see me coming or feel a change in the air when I got nearer to you, but the secrecy of it made me feel like a ninja. Hiding in the shadows, I turned off my headlights on the … Continue reading Almost sunrise

Wild horses

July 23, 2013January 9, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 9 Comments

She always called him her “Little Man,” but he wasn’t a little man, he was a warrior. A brave warrior, racing across the Great Plains with thundering herds of wild horses. Hundreds of mustang galloping as one. Nostrils flaring, legs pounding, manes flying in the hot desert air. He was running right beside them. Grasping … Continue reading Wild horses

Fall from grace

July 22, 2013January 5, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 38 Comments

He was tragic and dangerous, beautiful and beguiling. He could charm the stars from the sky, each falling to earth like a disgraced angel who never once repented their sin. He was the kind of boy you wouldn’t take home to mother. Not because she would disapprove, but because she would try to seduce him … Continue reading Fall from grace

Short Springs: A Tennessee photo hike

July 20, 2013January 8, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 19 Comments

I had the rare opportunity to accompany the Mister on a trip this week. While he was doing his official business, I went off on a photo hike at Short Springs State Natural Area in Tullahoma, TN. A bit more ambitious that I realized, I later found out the elevation changes for the particular trails … Continue reading Short Springs: A Tennessee photo hike

Fresh produce

July 19, 2013July 19, 2013 ~ Tara R. ~ 5 Comments

Rob’s dry spell was quickly turning into a dust bowl drought. It had been so long since he scored that he was seriously considering online dating. He had already mentally outlined his bio, highlighting his strengths, glossing over any weaknesses. His college lacrosse pic was close enough. That was until poker night when he walked … Continue reading Fresh produce

Walking into spiderwebs

July 19, 2013January 17, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 19 Comments

Every. Single. One. Gossamer silk spans the trail Face and arms find them On a recent trip to Tennessee, I had a chance to hike around Short Springs State Natural Area in Tullahoma. I headed out early in the morning, camera at the ready. I guess my mind was more on looking off trail than … Continue reading Walking into spiderwebs