Clothes make the woman

July 9, 2012January 12, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 7 Comments

Gripping her phone with both hands, the best Pauley could do was strangle Butch in effigy. Smacking the screen against her open palm, she lamented the lack of a landline handset that she could slam down with righteous indignation. She stood in the bathroom doorway, feet shoulder-width apart, one foot in front of the other. … Continue reading Clothes make the woman

Life is over as we know it

July 8, 2012January 6, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 13 Comments

After a long day at work, the last thing he wanted to do was carry out half a dozen bags of trash. "What's all this," he demanded, toeing one of the open, white plastic bundles. The teen-aged boy sitting at the kitchen table, languidly looked up from his homework. Tugging his headphones off, he looked … Continue reading Life is over as we know it

St. Michael’s

July 7, 2012June 27, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 13 Comments

I had all these wonderful plans for Saturday. First I had a lovely lunch with my girl crush Angie, then set out for my weekly photo hike. I even packed a change of clothes and shoes to make the slog thru the Florida heat and humidity (lung-collapsing since the rains have held off) more comfortable. … Continue reading St. Michael’s

Week 26: halfway point

July 7, 2012January 8, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 2 Comments

Finishing Week 26 of my 365 Project... that's halfway. It's all downhill from here, and hopefully in a good way. That's 189 photos, actually taken on 189 separate days and not just posted on different days. I feel like I've already accomplished a mighty feat. Now, if I can keep it up the second half … Continue reading Week 26: halfway point

Rain, rain go away

July 6, 2012January 6, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 2 Comments

So much wet weather Soggy shore birds cry enough Packing up to leave Haiku Friday is hosted by Lou at LouCeeL. *Three more days of expected rain and thunderstorms. Throwing my hand ups in surrender, and bringing out my pink, flowery galoshes.

Outside looking in

July 5, 2012January 9, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 8 Comments

Every two weeks I have my nails did. For an hour someone pampers me, buffing my nails and painting them so they are all shiny, then gives me the nicest hand massage. It's something little I do for myself, it's an hour to just relax. This morning was my day at the salon. When I … Continue reading Outside looking in