"...summer's lease hath all too short a date..."
-- from William Shakespeare's Sonnet 18
Time to savor the sweet taste of summer... Time to enjoy the sunshine and slow evenings...
For the remainder of July I will be here at Pink Purl a little less often than has been usual -- taking a semi-blog break, you could say. Oh, I'll still be posting, and I'll be around visiting...but just slower to posting, visiting and will be online less.
There is a lot happening behind the scenes here that needs my better attention. Also a good many practical things with home & garden need seeing to as well. Since summer is so brief a season here in Norway, much sometimes needs to be crammed into the summer to get done before cold weather comes around again. I am also experiencing a huge burst of creative energy right now. A lot of ideas and projects are brewing and taking shape--very exciting! I look forward to a little extra time to focus on these things and more. Dear Husband has his birthday next week. And we also plan on a few more outings to enjoy in the next few weeks. It has been so good to have slow evenings together and have extra fun on the weekends -- that's what summer is for!
Shorter, photo posts will be the fare here during the next two weeks or so. (I am playing around with photography, and playing with Photoshop is something on my to-do list during my "break"... Dear Husband and I have been using Corel Painter, Painter X, and love it...but I want to tinker more with Photoshop too.)
Photos, fun... we'll see what happens! And I'll be dropping by to see you when I can and enjoy the summer with you...Or winter...whichever hemisphere you are in! Happy Days, my friends! :o)
Enjoy your burst of creative energy. Looking forward to seeing the resuts soon.
Posted by: alison | July 10, 2009 at 09:08 AM
These cherries look delicious. Cherries in Japan are different from U.S. cherries.
I imagine summer is short in Norway, so I can understand why enjoying it and getting certain things done would be a priority.
We are enjoying weekly outings here too!
I look forward to your photos:)
Posted by: Gallery Juana | July 10, 2009 at 09:45 AM
Hope your husband has a wonderful birthday! Enjoy the lazy days of summer.
Posted by: Lisa | July 10, 2009 at 09:49 AM
life is just a big bowl of cherries isn't it?
.. so much fun to taste and savour... enjoy!
xxx
Posted by: myrtle | July 10, 2009 at 10:36 AM
The slow pace of Summerdays. I love it. Enjoy your creative time! I’m curious to see your photos. They are always so lovely!
Happy weekend!!
Posted by: nicolette | July 10, 2009 at 10:52 AM
Hi dear Tracy,
It is totally understandable, summer is time to enjoy to the fullest as here at this part of the globe it can last so little. I am curious to see all your projects. Today I will be posting a little thing I did last weekend. Another make do and mend for the new house.
Hope you have a fantastic weekend!
Lots of love and hugs. x
Posted by: Isobel | July 10, 2009 at 10:59 AM
Hi Tracy! Oh yes, enjoy the most of this warm season while you can. The marble sculpture is truly amazing, wouldn't have known it's marble if you didn't mention. You will love Photoshop, I'm sure. Have a lovely weekend!
Posted by: cIara | July 10, 2009 at 11:21 AM
those cherries look so good!
Posted by: Christy | July 10, 2009 at 12:28 PM
Enjoy your summertime weeks & hope you hubby has a wonderful birthday.
I absolutely love love love this photo missy! Those cherries look sooooo juicy!
love
Alison
x
Posted by: Alison | July 10, 2009 at 12:44 PM
I'll look forward to seeing your latest creations and read of new adventures as you savor your summer!
Posted by: Golden West | July 10, 2009 at 02:46 PM
Hooray for bursts of creative energy! Can't wait to see what you make. Have a wonderful, wonderful summer, Tracy!
xo
Posted by: Gigi | July 10, 2009 at 03:14 PM
Enjoy your summer and your mini-break!
Posted by: ellen b | July 10, 2009 at 03:16 PM
Oh so beautiful photo as always. Enjoy your break!
Cheers!
Kathleen
Posted by: Kathleen | July 10, 2009 at 03:52 PM
The cherries look delicious! I just had some yesterday, as a matter of fact. I keep some in my freezer. They're like a mini-healthy-popsicle that way! LOL!
Have a fun rest of your summer. Hope all is well with you and yours!
Posted by: tattingchic | July 10, 2009 at 05:09 PM
Enjoy your break, and the birthday festivities next week!
Posted by: dottycookie | July 10, 2009 at 05:59 PM
Enjoy your your Summer before Summer's lease is gone. John Mortimer's book Summer's Lease is an enjoyable read, BTW.
Those cherries look absolutely perfect and bursting with good flavor!
Can't wait to see what all that creative energy turns into :)
Posted by: MrPuffy | July 10, 2009 at 06:11 PM
Yes, yes, yes! Enjoy all the summer you can get! And have fun with that camera of yours :-) I got a cherry pitter recently and am enjoying the sweet sweet crunch into a plump cherry.
Posted by: nikkipolani | July 10, 2009 at 07:05 PM
Cherries are gorgeous. Glad to hear about your creativity burst, Tracy. Enjoy your semi-break!
Posted by: Shayla | July 10, 2009 at 09:00 PM
Hi Tracy,
Yummmm! those cherries look sweet. Me and my friends went cherry picking last weekend and we had fun! I'm trying to enjoy summer too so my blog hopping will have to wait for a while ...
Enjoy the summer, my friend!
XOX
nance
Posted by: nance | July 11, 2009 at 03:02 AM
Less is more and especially in the summer! I'm sure we all understand the need to take time...get things done...and I'll be joining you! Photo's are good!!
Love the cherries! Are those cherries in the bowl. They look so big.
I have Corel, too! It's really a wonderful tool and so creative! I haven't played with it much but enjoy what I have done!
Happy long summer nights and drawn-out weekend to you and hubby!!
Posted by: Flower | July 11, 2009 at 05:13 AM
Yes, enjoy your summer! When creativity strikes, one must go with it! I am a big fan of Photoshop (and Illustrator) -- once you get the basics down it's quite easy to get phenomenal results. Will look forward to your photo posts!
Posted by: Amanda | July 11, 2009 at 08:14 AM
You enjoy your short lived summer while you can! The fact that you're all inspired with creative things sounds wonderful and I look forward to seeing them! Have fun with the photography. Your photos are always so gorgeous. I especially like your photo of the bowl of cherries! Sweet! Enjoy your weekend of fun filled adventures :)
Posted by: Tracy | July 11, 2009 at 09:14 AM
oh i could just live on these!!!
Posted by: Kamana | July 11, 2009 at 12:36 PM
Your summer is sounding more and more like mine! We'll be traveling again this next week. With yarn and needles and camera.
Posted by: willow | July 11, 2009 at 06:07 PM
Beautiful Tracy.
We've had rain a couple of days, but now the sun is back and I love to be out in the garden.
Posted by: Britt-Arnhild | July 11, 2009 at 08:41 PM