A day at the office

November 3, 2013January 15, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 11 Comments

I didn't get out for a dedicated photo hike this week, but I did get a chance to spend some time at the beach, writing and reading. I planned to take some pictures, but it was just so beautiful, all I could do was soak in the sun and ocean breezes. You can click on … Continue reading A day at the office

Hint of fall

October 19, 2013January 6, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 9 Comments

Florida is well behind most of the country in its autumn preparations. We are still hovering in the 80s during the day, with a few cool, mid-60 mornings. It will be November before I can wear a sweater comfortably. Even though the fall foliage mainly stays green year-round, we do have a hint of color. … Continue reading Hint of fall

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

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

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

Yarn over, pull through

September 22, 2013September 22, 2013 ~ Tara R. ~ 18 Comments

R.A.I.N. is now a four-letter word around here. I worry that my fingers and toes are beginning to grow webbing. Rising waters, thunder and lightning, and all around ennui again trapped me indoors much of the week. August alone had about 8 inches of precipitation - average rainfall for August is only a quarter of … Continue reading Yarn over, pull through