Mother monologue

January 21, 2013January 6, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 28 Comments

The job is a bitch. More and more tasks get added to an already insane schedule. Things you never signed up for, things you know beyond a doubt you’re not qualified to perform. This is not ‘on-the-job’ training. It’s just throw her to the lions, then make her clean up the carnage. When I made … Continue reading Mother monologue

Cold comfort

January 20, 2013January 10, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 19 Comments

I got an especially early start to my photo hike on Saturday. So early in fact, that I had to scrape ice off my windshield. A climatic phenomenon that is nearly unheard of in Northwest Florida. It was freakin' COLD... well, to me it was cold. I even went back in the house to pick … Continue reading Cold comfort

Beyond

January 19, 2013January 6, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 10 Comments

Pushing boundaries, Bending rules, Flirting with danger, Tempting immortality, Hum of the rail, A siren song seductive and alluring, pulsing along a precarious track. All those clichés that mean "pull on your big girl panties" and get off your lazy, procrastinating arse. To infinity... and beyond!" ~ Buzz Lightyear

Water sprites

January 18, 2013January 5, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 11 Comments

Tiny orbs of light Diamonds on dark blue velvet Shimmer in the sun Skipping on water Gossamer dragonfly wings Rainbows refracting Hypnotizing gems Scatter and swirl, spellbinding Bewitching fairies Whispering seas call Siren songs captivating Sweet laughter lilting To slumber, to dream In the arms of Morpheus Suspended by gods Time interrupted Days and nights … Continue reading Water sprites

Roller coaster of love

January 18, 2013January 12, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 8 Comments

For Stan, the whine of jet engines engaging was always a thrill. Leaning back in his seat, he smiled like a little kid as the plane taxied down the runway at full speed. As he felt the wheels lift off the tarmac, he closed his eyes, picturing the woman he was flying to see. At … Continue reading Roller coaster of love