Every sky has its beauty

July 11, 2013January 8, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 40 Comments

For the man sound in body and serene of mind there is no such thing as bad weather; every sky has its beauty, and storms which whip the blood do but make it pulse more vigorously.” ~ George Gissing Skywatch Friday begins its seventh season this week. We are sharing our favorite Sky today in … Continue reading Every sky has its beauty

I’ll be watching you

July 10, 2013January 5, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 18 Comments

Some might call it a guilty conscience, but I didn’t do anything wrong. Inaction does not equal blame. Besides, I didn’t want to get involved.The brain can trick the eye into seeing all sorts of things that aren’t there. Personally, all I see is a swirl of dirt, or remnants of a long-rotted tree trunk.It’s … Continue reading I’ll be watching you

Stone soul

July 8, 2013January 5, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 34 Comments

As elusive as his stone soul, I could not fathom his need of me. With his regal bearing, and chiseled features that caused other women to swoon, his choice of betrothed was fodder for rumor and speculation among the court. I was not considered any great beauty. My skills in kitchen arts and healing gift … Continue reading Stone soul

Storm warning: iPhone edition

July 6, 2013January 6, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 26 Comments

Friday afternoon I drove into town for a hair cut appointment. I was crossing the Mid-Bay Bridge into Destin about the time a tornado WARNING was issueed for the exact stretch of beach where I was headed. Sitting in the salon chair, I heard the extreme weather alert blaring over their radio. My hair freshly … Continue reading Storm warning: iPhone edition

Everywhere a sign

July 6, 2013January 6, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 28 Comments

No signs or maps, no GPS electronic voice guiding me through backroads and highways. Moving along tentatively, one step, one inch at a time. Hoping the path I choose is the right one.

Reading chair

July 5, 2013January 6, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 22 Comments

Once upon a time there were books. Stories printed on white sheets of paper, all bound together between two hardcovers. Sometimes there were pictures to help illustrate these stories. These books were like specials friends who took me to wondrous places, introduced me to amazing characters, and fed my imagination. When I was young, I … Continue reading Reading chair