Rules of the road

September 29, 2012January 10, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 15 Comments

I'm going to make a new rule for myself... don't believe anything anyone tells me while out on my photo hikes. Last week I was duped into thinking I'd get to see snakes and this week, it was a gator. Liars! I had high hopes this time. I already had one gator sighting where I … Continue reading Rules of the road

Bogeyman

September 28, 2012January 6, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 18 Comments

Keeping my arms and legs pulled in tight, I dare not let them fall over the edge of my bed. I hear the scratching, feel the hot breath of what is lurking beneath. Pale faces at my window, alien and distorted, paralyze me with fear. I shake my head, trying to dispel white noise voices … Continue reading Bogeyman

The eyes have it

September 28, 2012January 7, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 10 Comments

After months of procrastination, I finally made doctor appointments for the Mister and me to have our eyes checked. It worked out that I scheduled them one after the other. Let me tell ya, you ain’t had fun ‘til you’ve gone to the doctor with your significant other. I’m not talking about the hand-holding, squishy … Continue reading The eyes have it

Van Winkle

September 27, 2012January 6, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 10 Comments

Awoke late morning Feeling refreshed and inspired How long did I sleep? I don't usually sleep well. Let me clarify, I can fall asleep easily and anywhere, and have. If I sit still for any length of time, I nod off. Getting to sleep isn't my problem, staying asleep is - sleep-maintaining insomnia. During a … Continue reading Van Winkle

Masterworks

September 25, 2012January 6, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 11 Comments

Beneath the vast, ever expanding sky, Sol and his celestial cast of players perform in a cosmic display. Pirouetting across a blue velvet backdrop, they paint swirls of gold and indigo, marmalade and champagne on the canvas. Beyond the curve of the earth, beyond the reach of the moon, beyond the spell of the siren, … Continue reading Masterworks

Beer goggles

September 25, 2012January 5, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 15 Comments

"There are none so blind, as those who will not see.” All I can do is shake my head. There’s no talking to her. All she does anymore is speak in clichés and movie quotes. I don’t believe she even knows what half of it really means. The other’s hang on her every word. "Ooohhing" … Continue reading Beer goggles