Graffiti Wisdom – fire and brimstone

March 1, 2011January 6, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 9 Comments

During my childhood, part of my religious indoctrination included what punishment I would endure if I didn’t embrace, and properly execute, the tenets of my familial faith ~ if I didn’t receive Jesus Christ as my Savior, I would burn in hell for eternity. That this one decision, to believe or not believe, would determine … Continue reading Graffiti Wisdom – fire and brimstone

Before & After – a new perspective

February 28, 2011March 7, 2011 ~ Tara R. ~ 3 Comments

The images for this week are all Straight out of Camera. The only editing was to resize. Each set was taken with the same lens, same camera settings, and at the same distance from the subject. The only difference was my willingness to sacrifice my knees for the craft that I love. Over the last … Continue reading Before & After – a new perspective

Before & After – on the move

February 26, 2011 ~ Tara R. ~ Leave a comment

Before & After is moving to Mondays. If you would like to join the photography fun, check out the challenge rules here, then get busy with your camera and show off your photo editing skills. Here are some previous challenges to get you started, you can still join in on any of these: Black and … Continue reading Before & After – on the move

Haiku Friday – Sprouts

February 25, 2011January 17, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 11 Comments

Rime on the windows Quick breaths, puffs of steam rising Ears raw, fingers numb Sun thaws winter's cold Spring taking her own sweet time I'll take what I get *Haiku Friday is hosted by Lou at LouCeeL.

Kites and ocean breezes

February 24, 2011January 9, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 4 Comments

The rush of air in your ears is the sound of your beating heart Skin wet, sticky with salt Heat from the setting sun on your back, steam lifting into the mist Adrenalin coursing through your veins, Alive, aware, running ahead of the wind Free on the water, skimming across the surface, riding the waves … Continue reading Kites and ocean breezes

Bump in the night

February 22, 2011January 5, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 12 Comments

Are the shadows real, or just a shift of the light? Whispers in the dark, incoherent, words indistinct. Reaching out to close the curtain, blocking out the faces, only to jerk back a hand from what lurks behind the veil. Corners are safer than open floors. Trying to sleep with your back against the wall, … Continue reading Bump in the night