King of all birds

February 27, 2017 ~ Tara R. ~ 3 Comments

The Wren Boys, dressed in rags and their faces obscured by crude masks, went cottage to cottage carrying their wren house, collecting offerings to the King of Birds. The wicker cage, decorated with mistletoe and bright ribbons, hung by an iron ring from a hook at the end of a long, ash pole. No live … Continue reading King of all birds

Coming back to roost

June 25, 2013January 6, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 7 Comments

I watched the other pedestrians scramble for shelter as the rain began, a sudden downpour that left the city steamy and smelling of hot asphalt. Passing by the huddles of drenched masses, I walked down the sidewalk, face up turned, letting the shower wash over me. It wasn’t the sweet, gentle rain I missed from … Continue reading Coming back to roost

Week 21: Good times

June 2, 2012January 6, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 3 Comments

It was a busy week... I participated in a Memorial Day walk/run, silently celebrated the end of the school year, added fresh fruit and biking back into my morning routine, and fought mommy anxiety about my kids getting all 'growed" up. Thank goodness for photo therapy...