Monday, May 30, 2011

A Summer of Change


Ah, summer. Long days of sunlight and warmth with nothing to do but lounge around in the hammock and read a book, right?

Um, no. Not for me this summer.

As most of you probably know, my time in Italy is coming to an end. Our apartment will be packed up in a few weeks, as my son finishes his school year. Shortly after, we'll say goodbye to friends, neighbors and colleagues, and fly back to Oregon on July 1st. A new adventure awaits, in an old, familiar place.

With all that going on, you might find me absent here and there from the blog over the next couple of months. Since blogging has become a habit, I'll probably be on more often than not, but I'm giving myself the freedom to let things slide a little more than usual. (This is hard for me, I must admit.)

In addition, for the summer months Exploring with a Camera will run with re-posts of earlier themes. I've selected posts from last year, before many of you had joined in, and will run them as "second editions" with some new example photos along with the additions of the link up and Flickr pool for sharing. If you've done the prompts before, this will be a great opportunity to share what you captured the last time around, or cement the ideas further by using the concepts again.

Thanks a bunch for hanging in with me as I move through this transition.

16 comments:

  1. Such exciting times for you. I wish you all the best with your move and hope you will feel all at home again in Oregon soon, Kat!

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  2. Lovely perspective in your photo. Don't worry about not blogging every day - I'm sure we'll all still be here when you get back to regularity. I've also been slipping lately but that's partly because I'm exploring a few new types of art which is exciting for me and partly because it's been so windy recently everything I photograph ends up as a blur :-)

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  3. Sending good wishes to you as you repatriate. Huge transition ahead....be good to yourself. ;)

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  4. Hi! Is that a one giant table w/chair or what? :) Looks really nice and I simply love the composition!
    Mira

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  5. good luck with your move, it is such a stressful time but you have to remember change is good!

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  6. All the best as you pack and and head back to the US. Must be a lot of emotions swirling around! Love the photo -- an unexpected scene, and the great focus on the flowers adds to the mystery.

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  7. Well I wish you and your family safe travels back to the states.
    Great photo!!

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  8. Kat, wishing you a smooth transition to your new/old home in the US! Wonderful photo today!!!

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  9. I'm sure leaving Italy will be hard, but you'll be taking home so many wonderful memories (and photos)! Good luck with the move -- hope all goes smoothly. Thanks for sharing the lovely photo.

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  10. Good luck with all of the changes - I can't wait to read about your new adventures.

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  11. Kat, what a journey it has been for you in more ways than one! I have no doubt that the creative side of that journey will continue to bloom and blossom no matter where you find yourself. You have earned some time off - enjoy and best wishes with the move!!

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  12. Kat, I, too, wish you safe travels this summer as you return. I appreciate the example here of the letting your blog presence slide...taking care of what matters most. In this very connected life we need to be reminded of the human connections and staying in touch with those closest to us. Thank you!

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  13. It still makes me CRAZY how close (geographically) we're going to be and not see each other at the end of June! However, you and I will photowalk in California or Oregon, sometime this year. I am determined to make it happen. Safe travels, and we'll see you when we see you (here, or otherwise!).

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  14. i'm sure the moving is "bittersweet" - i've loved your posts while you've been overseas! but, once you get settled in OR, i have not doubt you've got some great photo "treats" to share with us after you get the family settled.
    will you get some time away from work? or will your move be quick & dirty? (with no time off)...
    we'll all be here when you are able to return.

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  15. Wishing you a safe move & the very best on your "new" adventure ahead! :]

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  16. I wish all of you the best!

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