Freedom

July 4, 2011January 7, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 3 Comments

Those who expect to reap the blessings of freedom, must, like men, undergo the fatigue of supporting it. ~ Thomas Paine Have a safe and happy Independence Day

Notes from the road

July 2, 2011January 7, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 9 Comments

Taking a long weekend to visit the kinfolk in Tennessee, and as they say in the south, “it’s hot as blue blazes.” Which translates into it’s hot as hell, and I’m living in shorts, even more so than back in Florida. Being that I am interacting with more people in public here than I am … Continue reading Notes from the road

Hillbilly

July 1, 2011January 6, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 9 Comments

Shades of blue and grey Smoky Mountains call me home Hillbilly at heart * Haiku Friday is hosted by Lou at LouCeeL.

Reconciliation

June 28, 2011January 6, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 23 Comments

With all my nostalgia over childhood July 4th celebrations, I got homesick for Tennessee. I’m headed back this weekend for our family reunion, an annual tradition of more than 80 years. Apparently, so may my estranged brother ~ my only sibling. Someone who I’ve gone years without speaking to or seeing. Over the last several … Continue reading Reconciliation

Old Glory and home of the brave

June 27, 2011January 6, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 12 Comments

Sparklers, and firecrackers, Black snakes and jumping jacks Rockets red glare Bomb bursting in air Gunpowder smell of sulphur The tang of smoke, stinging eyes Apple pie and blackberry cobbler, Coconut and chocolate, pecans and caramel Hand-cranked vanilla ice cream, Cans of bittersweet Hershey’s syrup Eaten by spoonfuls with cousin Danny Under farm wagons turned … Continue reading Old Glory and home of the brave

Obligatory shadow-slash-foot photo

June 25, 2011January 9, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 6 Comments

I feel most alive when I am outdoors Photographing life around me. I become part of the scenery, It becomes part of me... A reflection of my thoughts. Separating us is no longer Possible...