“Let us rise up and be thankful, for if we didn’t learn a lot today, at least we learned a little, and if we didn’t learn a little, at least we didn’t get sick, and if we got sick, at least we didn’t die; so, let us all be thankful.”
~ Buddha
Do not jump
Posted by Tara R. on May 23, 2012
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Parade of crazies
It started with good intentions. We just wanted the Powers That Be to know we were tired of being ignored, or worse, patronized. We may not be the most affluent constituents, but our voices are just as important, and remember there are more of us.
The protests were civilized, mostly people carrying signs, shouting at the Armani suits filing in and out of the financial district. I don’t know what went wrong. Frauds infiltrated our ranks, corrupting our campaign. I wouldn’t be surprised if our opposition planted them just to turn public support against us.
There were physical assaults and intimidation. They defecated on parked cars and raped women! Who does that kind of shit? That wasn’t part of our plan, it was completely counter to our intended goals.
Our message got lost in some wild Mummer’s Parade of crazies. We may never earn our credibility back. Perhaps that was the objective all along.
Trifecta, a weekly one-word prompt, challenges writers to use that word in its third definition form, using no less than 33 words or no more than 333. The week’s prompt is: Wild [adj. \wahyld\] 3: (1): not subject to restraint or regulation: uncontrolled; also : unruly (2) : emotionally overcome; also : passionately eager or enthusiastic
*While not a sequel to my 100 Word challenges this week, this is an adjunct to that short.
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Posted by Tara R. on May 22, 2012
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We all want to change the world
Standing shoulder to shoulder, it was impossible to get an accurate body count. Colorful banners and hand-painted signs gave the spectacle an almost festive atmosphere, only the fierceness of the protesters belied that illusion.
Angry voices drowned out the riot squad bullhorns telling them to disperse. Like a runaway steamroller, a wave of people surged forward crushing those on the front line against heavy metal barriers. Bodies began to fall under the onslaught, cries of panic competed with the slogan hawkers.
Store front windows were shattered and innocent cars overturned in the melee. Civil disorder had degraded into anarchy.
* This week’s 100 Words is doing double duty for both Velvet Verbosity and Lance.
The 100 Word Challenge, a writing prompt created by Velvet Verbosity, takes a single theme to tell a story in only 100 words ~ no more, no less. This week’s theme is ‘Spectacle.’
100 Word Song, a writing challenge from Lance is based on a weekly music prompt. This week’s challenge is inspired by The Beatles – “Revolution”.
Posted by Tara R. on May 21, 2012
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Change of pace
My photo hikes have become the highlight of my week. I get out of the house for a few hours to go where I want, and do what I want. The quiet and solitude is a welcome change of pace from what can be a humdrum routine of chores, and constant demands on my time and attention.
I enjoy the simple pleasures of being outside and looking at the world through my camera lens.
(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 my 365 Project Page.
I showed you mine, now show me yours
To see other city scenes from around the world, check out Unknown Mami’s Sundays in My City. Don’t forget to show the love to Mami and the other City contributors.
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Posted by Tara R. on May 20, 2012
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Week 19: Instagram
Along with posting my 365 Project pix here, I also add most of them to my Instagram account. For all my iPhone and Android friends… you can find me there @ tara_r
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Posted by Tara R. on May 19, 2012
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Glass spiderwebs
Glass web
Spiderwebs of glass
Delicate crystal tatting
Draped in diamond dew
5, 7, 5
Haiku Friday is hosted by Lou at LouCeeL.
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Posted by Tara R. on May 18, 2012
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Coterie
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Project 365: 2012
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