Into the light

November 30, 2013January 7, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 27 Comments

Finally, after meager years lost in the wilderness, Willys and his family escape the pinewood jungle. Squinting against dazzling sunlight, they face an unfamiliar and frightening world. Turning ‘round, they return to Shangri-La. NaBloPoMo 30/30

Black Friday

November 29, 2013 ~ Tara R. ~ 4 Comments

Black Friday looms large Christmas lights extravagance Bargain rack cage fights NaBloPoMo 29/30

My only prayer

November 28, 2013January 6, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 5 Comments

If the only prayer you ever say in your entire life is 'thank you', it will be enough.” ~ Meister Eckhart NaBloPoMo 28/30 Happy Thanksgiving Happy Hanukkah

Contentment

November 27, 2013January 25, 2014 ~ Tara R. ~ 7 Comments

A glimpse of azure and ecru A scent of salt and sea air The pull of the ocean A siren’s call luring A reluctant sailor to adventures Beyond the horizon Conquer the white whale Defeat the Kraken Brave the rocky straits This wandering spirit Is content on the sand Basking in the glory of summer … Continue reading Contentment

Dream lover

November 26, 2013 ~ Tara R. ~ 12 Comments

The shrill bleating of the smoke detector woke me from a deliciously salacious dream. Of course, as my syrup-thick brain swam up through a deep sleep, I didn’t immediately realize the sound was a fire alarm, and not the enthusiastic cries of my REM lover. My husband didn't believed that my nocturnal ecstasy was purely … Continue reading Dream lover

Eat ’til you drop

November 25, 2013January 6, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 9 Comments

My peeps and I are headed west for Thanksgiving to spend the holiday with one set of Grans - the Mr’s parents - for the big Eat ‘Til You Pop Day. We have our own family dinner traditions - green bean casserole, sweet potatoes, fresh cranberry sauce, angel biscuits, turkey, and various and sundry desserts. … Continue reading Eat ’til you drop