It may 1 April but this is no April fool trick.  I’m back with high falutin blogging ambitions.
Although autumn is upon us this summer has broad shoulders and is still warming body and soul.  Whilst I’ve been gone on my blogging sabbatical there has been plenty of adventures and all round hard work spending time with my in-laws.
Most people might roll back their eyes at the prospect of spending prolonged periods of time with their in-laws. Not for me. No honest, I mean it, my repertoire of in-law jokes is miniscule as I’m lucky to have the kind of in-laws that are not just good company but they are grafters and supporters without whom this summer’s land management project teetered on the unachievable.
We wined and dined.  Bonded over the crossword and other cultural pursuits.  We had fun and now they are gone the house is empty and quiet.  But we have the technology to stay in touch.  And for me, it is only a matter of weeks before we’ll catch-up again back in the UK.
I’m also back studying photography.  Building my confidence for a portrait project I really want to leap into but got cold feet over at the last-minute.  It’s been a fascinating excursion into what makes a great portrait.  For now, here’s a couple of my to celebrate family time.
Great to see you back on the blog Julie, and even better to see you in person at the library this morning! Up at our place it’s certainly autumn in terms of the shorter days, but the early mornings have been so warm and dry, like I’d expect in summer. Anyway, I’m all keen to get into the seed catalogs and dream up a winter and spring edible wonderland. Happy gardening!
I can’t believe how autumn is already here either given the ground is still baked and keeping those weeds anchored into the garden. Looking forward to seeing you again soon.
That second image makes me smile from ear to ear. Confidence always seems to be in short supply so dip into curiosity if you feel the temperature falling too low.
Oh so true Sabrina. I’m learning to slow down, not worry about feeling like a dork, and take fewer photographs. Also, how much emphasis, or perhaps over emphasis photographic education places on technical perspectives.