Memento Mori

September 17, 2012June 27, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 6 Comments

For as long as I can remember, I've had this peculiar quirk. One that, when it happens, totally creeps out my usually steadfast husband. Without warning, my whole body shudders. As if I’ve been blasted by an arctic wind, I shiver uncontrollably for all of two seconds, then it passes. When I was a kid, … Continue reading Memento Mori

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

Dust to dust

February 23, 2012June 27, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 17 Comments

Dearly departed Unto dust thou shalt return The circle endures Rebecca, wife of Thomas, died January 27, 1869 at the age of 50. She is buried, surrounded by her family, in St. Michael's Cemetery in Pensacola, FL. Her white granite gravestone is encased in the base of an old oak tree. The bole is at … Continue reading Dust to dust

A worthy life

January 27, 2012June 27, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 8 Comments

Nestled among pines 'Neath a shroud of fragrant leaves Rest in peace good friend Haiku Friday is hosted by Lou at LouCeeL. Surrounding a small, rustic chapel in the woods, a pet cemetery spreads out under the pines. Handmade markers, bearing the names of beloved dogs, cats, birds, rabbits, turtles, pay homage to these animal … Continue reading A worthy life

What was wrought

September 17, 2011June 27, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 19 Comments

This week I made a return visit to St. Michael's Cemetery near downtown Pensacola. The last time I went, I focused on photographing the historic monuments and gravestones. This trip, the wrought iron work, which is every bit as beautiful and intricate as the stones, fascinated me. Photos shot with a Nikon D60, using an … Continue reading What was wrought

Walkabout: cemeteries and lagoons

February 20, 2011June 27, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 26 Comments

I took advantage of the beautiful weather to day-trip to Pensacola. While there I went to Bay Bluff Park, an 800-foot wooden boardwalk that runs parallel with a CSX rail line along Escambia Bay. When you're walking it on a hot day, it feels more than 5 miles. Then I headed to Big Lagoon State … Continue reading Walkabout: cemeteries and lagoons