Swing time

March 10, 2011January 6, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 8 Comments

Skinned knees and dirty hands, Chocolate mustaches and powdered sugar smiles. Mornings snuggled under blankets, giggling at silly jokes. Afternoons sneaking cookie dough, Nights spent lost in storybooks. Legs pumping, squeals of laughter echoing, Faces turned toward the sun, wind swirling, hair spinning. "Higher mommy, higher!" "Hold tight" Swinging away and toward my heart. Days … Continue reading Swing time

Time… with a side of bacon

March 8, 2011January 5, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 11 Comments

There was ample time to set good habits for a long, fulfilling life. There was ample time to take walks enjoying the fresh air and sunshine in the mornings, or evening breezes and sunsets at night. There was ample time to learn how to prepare healthy meals. Eating only when hungry and not as a … Continue reading Time… with a side of bacon

Before & After – eyes have it

March 7, 2011March 7, 2011 ~ Tara R. ~ 5 Comments

I shoot all my photos almost exclusively with my Nikon D60. I also have a little Nikon Cool Pix that I use occasionally. The quality is good with the point-n-shoot, but I love my DSLR camera. When I got O'Dell (that's what call Him), a 18-55mm lens was included and I shot only with that … Continue reading Before & After – eyes have it

Boredom

March 6, 2011January 6, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 20 Comments

Didn't get out much to take photos this week. Two family cars are down, homework for the Tech College student and all around boredom kept me home. I took the time to work on my indoor photography, something that I am sorely lacking in technique and skill. These are not my favorite, but I needed … Continue reading Boredom

Haiku Friday – canvas of sand

March 4, 2011January 17, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 5 Comments

A canvas of sand Landscapes of yellow and gold A paintbrush on legs An unblinking eye Still images, stolen time An orange sherbet sky Capturing moments Memories held in my hand Locked inside my heart *Haiku Friday is hosted by Lou at LouCeeL.

Boys’ club

March 2, 2011January 5, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 14 Comments

The room reeked of old money. Young men in dark conservative suits, monograms on the breasts of their Italian cotton shirts, gathered for the ritual. Dark heartwood walls were decorated with portraits of past officers. Agitated pledges huddled in small cliques, crystal brandy snifters in hand. All eyes turned toward the massive mahogany doors as … Continue reading Boys’ club