Turn-around pier

November 5, 2014 ~ Tara R. ~ 6 Comments

This pier is at one of the turn-arounds during my morning walks. Sometimes, it's foggy, and it looks like the boardwalk juts out into nothingness. Other mornings, like this one, the sun is shining just right, and there is no better way to start my day. I'm grateful for: 1. Beautiful Florida weather 2. Living in a quiet, … Continue reading Turn-around pier

Where everyone knows your name

August 8, 2014August 31, 2014 ~ Tara R. ~ 2 Comments

The morning regulars are out early, up before the sun. Some habitués are jogging, a few are on bikes, but most are walking, moving briskly through our quiet neighborhood. After months of daily perambulation, I’ve come to recognize my fellow ramblers. On the curve along the marina, I pass Julia and Carol. We have our own … Continue reading Where everyone knows your name

Morning walks

March 26, 2011January 6, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 27 Comments

This past week, while out on one of my daily walks, I stepped in a pothole and fell like a Giant Redwood. Twisted an ankle, but managed to not bust my arse. Hurt like a mofo the rest of the day, but with ice and taking is easy, I was up and about the next … Continue reading Morning walks

Walking it off

March 13, 2011January 10, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 24 Comments

Lent, a 40-day period of repentance and fasting in the Christian calendar, began last Wednesday. During the six weeks leading up to Easter, many New Year's resolution underachievers, give the attempt of self-improvement one more try. The shorter duration of deprivation somehow seeming less intimidating. Sugar, chocolate, alcohol and caffeine are common indulgences included on … Continue reading Walking it off