Staying Connected

During the summers, our family has disconnected to a certain degree from others as we all go our separate ways: family vacations, summer camps, etc. This summer has been unusual in that most people are in town due to pandemic travel restrictions, but we aren’t seeing each other. The feeling of disconnect is profoundly unsettling. I sent the word out on social media that I would love to make plant or pet portraits - outside, and safely distant from others. The gift of this has not only been the images, but the moments I’ve spent in real-life company with others -even if brief, and during sweltering heat. It’s a reminder to me of the power of connection; our very presence offers uplifting energy to others.