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Hiking companion

June 15, 2013January 5, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 12 Comments

The Mister and I marked our 27th anniversary Friday, so... on Saturday, when I typically head out alone on my photo hike, I invited Mister. (I really just wanted an extra set of hands to help with The Girls - Hershey and Asta.) I figured he had hung around me this long, the least I … Continue reading Hiking companion

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

Crazy, hazy, daze

June 14, 2013January 7, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 20 Comments

From June through August, apocalyptic storms, uncivilized masses of trespassers, infuriatingly motionless traffic, and hellacious heat intrude upon my idyllic, bucolic condition. These endless days of summer wear on my fragile sanity.

Practice makes perfect

June 14, 2013January 17, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 9 Comments

True love is hard work Twenty-seven years practice Almost got it right *The Mister and I are celebrating our 27th anniversary today. Our union may not be perfect, but we sure are having fun working on it.

End of the road

June 13, 2013June 13, 2013 ~ Tara R. ~ 13 Comments

Never look down to test the ground before taking your next step; only he who keeps his eye fixed on the far horizon will find the right road.” ~ Dag Hammarskjold

Think outside the box

June 12, 2013January 17, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 4 Comments

Seeing it among other handcrafted wooden boxes displayed at the bazaar kiosk, Lukas knew it was not what it seemed. Squeezing through the crowd, he pretended to examine other souvenirs to draw attention away from the box. When the booth owner began loudly bargaining with another customer, he picked up the small box. Heavier than it … Continue reading Think outside the box

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