Blacksheep

April 10, 2012January 5, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 20 Comments

"She had to know she'd cause a scandal," Ralf paced across the porch, stopping occasionally to peel chips of paint from the dilapidated railing. "The Family couldn't allow it." Hilda, Ralf's common-law wife, was on the porch swing, a bowl of estate jewelry in her lap, meticulously prying gems out of their settings with a … Continue reading Blacksheep

I solemnly swear

April 8, 2012January 6, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 12 Comments

There were promises made, solemn vows taken on holy ground before God and man. Pledges to honor in good times and bad, through sickness and health, through prosperity and misfortune. No one stood up, no one said these two should not be bound together for life. It was meant to be. Their union, blessed and … Continue reading I solemnly swear

Gay jokes still aren’t funny

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

If I could tell you who it was, I would. This weekend while I was driving toward my usual photo hike I was listening to the radio. The morning DJs were in the midst of a routine that I can only assume was meant to be humorous. After only a couple of jokes, I turned … Continue reading Gay jokes still aren’t funny

49 and a half

April 4, 2012January 7, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 9 Comments

Today, I am exactly 49 and a Half. For those of you who are chronologically challenged, that puts the big FIVE-O birthday in October. (For those so inclined to lavish gifts on the sadly aged, here's my 'Buy Me This' List.) Prior to our teen years, tacking on that 'Half' was vitally important. That's when … Continue reading 49 and a half

Looking up

April 1, 2012January 6, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 18 Comments

Started the week out in Arkansas on Spring Break and ended at home under rainy skies, with a few hikes here and there in-between. (Photos shot with a Nikon D60, using an 18-55mm, 55-200mm, 20mm f/2.8 wide-angle, 50mm f/1.8 prime lens, Nikon CoolPix S205 and/or iPhone4) For more photos, please visit my Flickr photostream or … Continue reading Looking up

BB2G Auction

March 26, 2012January 9, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 2 Comments

It's that time again! Band Back Together is holding another fund-raiser auction. You won't believe all the fabulous items up for bid! Proceeds from the auction will go towards website server costs and community outreach projects. Head over to the auction site, check out all the great stuff, then if you see something you just … Continue reading BB2G Auction