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

Gloaming

July 14, 2013January 17, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 11 Comments

A golden hour, 'twixt day and night Gloaming, glowing, glistening, Gold and amber, jewels for the taking Blinding light, shadows softening Fracturing shards, shattering the firmament Within a breath, death and life A golden hour, 'twixt day and night Dropping the veil, drawing the shade In that magic moment, the angels take flight

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

Creature comfort

June 28, 2013January 9, 2018 ~ Tara R. ~ 25 Comments

I'm a bit of a loner. I have a few close friends I enjoy spending time with, but being by myself is not something I avoid. I like being able to make plans without stressing about someone else's preferences. Having my own schedule, or not having one at all, makes being spontaneous much easier. That's … Continue reading Creature comfort

A part of the whole

June 14, 2013June 14, 2013 ~ Tara R. ~ 21 Comments

Throughout our unfathomable universe, there is no up, no down... there just Is. The curve of the earth, a slice of green among the cold, lifeless rocks circling the same sun, knows no orienting aspect. Held to the surface by the sheer force of gravity, spinning 1,000 miles per hour, we stand perpendicular to our … Continue reading A part of the whole

Fleeting

June 8, 2013January 7, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 25 Comments

As transient and fragile as a cut flower, our lives fade out among all the other dying stars in the universe in the blink of an eye, fleeting and brief. Achingly beautiful in our shining moment, only to wither to dust, forgotten to all but the angels.