self portrait

Posted on July 1, 2012 by Tara Jo

Come on over and follow the Photo a Day Challenge for July  

i got some color in my hair and thought it was just the right time for a self portrait 🙂

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The Hunt

Posted on June 14, 2012 by Tara Jo

As they speak in hushed voices, the telltale sound of the dogs gets louder. She shares her thoughts, he listens and replies.
They can tell by the sounds of the baying that the dogs are closing in on their prey.
Howling voices getting louder, shoulders tense, eyes begin to dart to the side of the path. They glance at one another to gauge readiness.
Suddenly a gray flash as the rabbit crosses ahead; too late the gun comes up! More time for her and her dad to talk as they listen to the beagles and the rabbit begin another circle…

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#photoadayjune – sign

Posted on June 5, 2012 by Tara Jo

this one is for my mom over at oldentimes.

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#photoadayjune – close up

Posted on June 4, 2012 by Tara Jo

this is a close up.. can you guess what it is?

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#photoadayjune – on your plate

Posted on June 3, 2012 by Tara Jo

while not technically on my plate, since they don’t sit long enough to dirty a plate we just use a napkin 🙂  We are from New England and Dunkin’s was a near daily staple, something we have sorely missed since moving west.  my wonderful aunt and cousins were here this weekend  on Pendleton with my little cousin and picked up Dunkin’s and brought them to the house this morning.  what a delightful breakfast!!

it sounds like we can even get on base directly to get our own once in a while!

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#photoadayjune – empty

Posted on June 2, 2012 by Tara Jo

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My empty coffee mug.

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#photoadayjune – morning

Posted on June 1, 2012 by Tara Jo

morning as viewed from my back yard.

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#photoadaymay – the weather today

Posted on May 28, 2012 by Tara Jo

it is a lovely sunny day, we have a lot of them here to be honest.  i don’t miss the cold and snow from New England, although i could do with a few more thunderstorms.  we are planning to do a little cook out later, nothing fancy, probably hot dogs and potato salad.  thanks to all our troops past and present on this Memorial Day weekend who give up time with their families allowing us to enjoy the freedom they provide.

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#photoadaymay – something sweet

Posted on May 27, 2012 by Tara Jo

Lofthouse frosted sugar cookies.. they are so tasty  🙂  i love them, but have to be careful, when they are in the house i will eat them all very quickly (often for breakfast with my coffee).

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hope

Posted on May 24, 2012 by Tara Jo

Friday Fictioneer

She saw the sign and decided to apply.  Thinking as she filled in the blanks… no experience, no references, no chance. She waited for the call knowing what the answer would be but tried to keep her spirits up for their sake at least. Another day with no call, not a surprise, they probably didn’t read past her age and lack of job history. Finally a call, she answers with a weary voice ready for the rejection. Surprise!  An offer was given, finally now, food on the table for all of them, no more growling tummies at bed time.  Hope.

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