A Slow Return

It’s been many months since I’ve posted anything to this blog.

First of all, a big thank you to those who have reached out; I appreciate your concern and apologize for having been so uncommunicative.

Today marks the first day that I will be going back to my office, since all of us were directed to work from home back in March of this year. A phased, slow return is planned to the office, assuming that conditions in Massachusetts continue to progress along the right track. As part of the first wave, I get to be a guinea pig and have the opportunity to get a bit of separation between work and the rest of my life, which has been lacking.

Despite the positive aspect of being able to work, there definitely have been a number of things that have surprised me, as they have taken more of a toll than I expected.

Snowy Desolation

As the return to the office continues, I hope to start a slow return to a normal cadence to my life. As part of this, the Tuesday Photo Challenge will make a comeback. Also, you can expect some posts on non-photography topics, as I am looking to unburden myself from some of that, which has bothered me during this strange, and sometimes stressful time.

I will make an effort to respond to some of your comments over the next couple of weeks as well; thank you for your patience and support!

Comments

57 responses to “A Slow Return”

  1. landofimages Avatar

    So good to have you back! 🙂

  2. oneletterup Avatar

    I was so glad to be greeted by your post this morning – to know you have returned! These past months have been tough to say the least. Welcome back 🙂

    1. jansenphoto Avatar

      Thank you so much!

      1. oneletterup Avatar

        You’re most welcome!

  3. whippetwisdom Avatar

    Welcome back Frank, so good to hear from you again! 🙂

    1. jansenphoto Avatar

      Thank you, Xenia!

  4. quiall Avatar

    You are worth the wait. Stunning picture.

    1. jansenphoto Avatar

      You’re most kind!

  5. mammasquirrel Avatar

    So glad to see you!!

    1. jansenphoto Avatar

      Likewise, Kammie!

  6. sgeoil Avatar

    So nice to see you back!

    1. jansenphoto Avatar

      Thank you!

  7. eschudel Avatar

    Glad you’re back!!

    1. jansenphoto Avatar

      Thank you!

  8. Teressa Avatar

    “Snowy Desolation” is a fabulous photo. Wind, waves, tracks. It’s also an apt description of this strange and stressful time.
    I’ve missed you and was glad to see something pop up on your blog. Looking forward to the return of the Tuesday Photo Challenge on whatever schedule works for you as you return to working in a office and continue to carry some level of grief after your mom’s death. Glad to be patient with you and trust you’ll be patient with yourself.

    1. jansenphoto Avatar

      Thank you very much, Teressa.

      It feels good to start bringing back a more ‘normal’ schedule to my work-life balance. I don’t think any of us were fully prepared for what this year might do to us.

  9. pensitivity101 Avatar

    So glad to see a post from you Frank. You have been missed, especially after the sad loss of your Mum.
    Looking forward to your new challenges and the return of the Tuesday Photo Challenge.
    Take care and keep safe.

    1. jansenphoto Avatar

      Thank you so much, Diane!

      1. pensitivity101 Avatar

        🙂 you’re welcome Frank

  10. Hammad Rais Avatar

    Hey Frank!
    Good to have you back. The world has certainly turned upside down in so many ways since March but I’m sure you will find the blogging world as same as before 🙂

    1. jansenphoto Avatar

      Thank you, Hammad. Looking forward to re-connecting with everyone.

  11. Susan Gutterman Avatar

    I am so relieved to see you back, Frank. I was really concerned and even reached out to a couple of other participants to see if they’d heard from you. Take the transition slowly and don’t put too much of a burden on yourself. Can’t wait to get beck to the challenge!

    1. jansenphoto Avatar

      Thank you, Susan. I really appreciate your concern and look forward to re-establishing normal!

  12. sandyjwhite Avatar

    I have been worried about you, Frank. It was wonderful to see your post this morning.
    Great to have you back. Take your time.

    1. jansenphoto Avatar

      Thank you so much, Sandy!

      1. sandyjwhite Avatar

        Certainly, Frank.

  13. Irene Avatar

    Welcome back! What a beautiful snowy scene to return with. 😊

    1. jansenphoto Avatar

      Thank you!

  14. Photography Journal Blog Avatar

    I’ve been off of my blog for a few months, just returning this past week. I’m certainly glad to see you back in this space.
    Cheers, Amy

    1. jansenphoto Avatar

      Hi Amy, great to hear that you’re back as well!

      1. Photography Journal Blog Avatar

        😊

  15. anne leueen Avatar

    Nice to see you here again!

    1. jansenphoto Avatar

      Thank you, Anne!

  16. Joanne Heap Avatar

    It is great to see you back and I hope that your return to work is a safe one 🙂

    1. jansenphoto Avatar

      Thank you! We’re taking lots of precautions at work and thus far, I’ve seen about 15-20 people in our facility, which holds somewhere between 600-700 folks during good times.

      1. Joanne Heap Avatar

        It is so difficult the best you can do is take as many precautions as possible. Stay safe 🙂

  17. tgeriatrix Avatar

    Missed you!

    1. jansenphoto Avatar

      Thank you!

  18. kzmcb Avatar

    So glad you are back, Frank

    1. jansenphoto Avatar

      Thank you much!

  19. Debbie Smyth Avatar

    Great to have you back, Frank. That’s a gorgeous photo to accompany your post – beauty with a lot of emotion behind it. Take care and I hope the return to the office goes well. There are many people wanting to make that move even if for only 1 day a week. In fact, my daughter provides a variety of services to staff and HR teams in companies, and at the moment the biggest demand is for help to cope with these changes – for the individuals, the team and the company

    1. jansenphoto Avatar

      Thank you, Debbie!

      My plan is to do 2 days a week for right now, as several days tend to start very early, due to calls with teams in India and Israel. The team at Red Hat has done a great job and are moving ahead very cautiously with just a couple of offices in Massachusetts, where COVID has been managed pretty well. It’s a daunting task for every department to do this well and provide safety and support for everyone associate.

  20. Willowsoul Avatar

    Great to have you back

    1. jansenphoto Avatar

      Thank you!

  21. bushboy Avatar

    Take it easy Frank. Tuesdays may return to normal for us as well 🙂

    1. jansenphoto Avatar

      Great to hear that, Brian!

  22. tallulahbass Avatar

    Welcome back Frank, glad to have you back in the ‘virtual’ community, take care.

  23. I. J. Khanewala Avatar

    Good to see you back, and well. Reopening is not simple; we’ve had hiccups and scares, and decided to take it very slow. Hope yours goes well.

  24. DrJunieper Avatar

    Not in the same situation as you are, but I am making a slow return too, to blog land, and keep forgetting which day it is.All that time without wifi, because hubby had a job (building a deck) in the Californian wilderness, and after that we moved to Texas – it might as well be another country, lol! Hope your adjustment in returning to the office goes quickly! Jesh

  25. Khürt Williams Avatar

    😃🎉 Happy to have you back.

    1. ForgivingConnects Avatar

      Hi Khurt – I see Frank is ok! Thank you for letting me know that you hadn’t heard from him. I really appreciate it.
      Best,
      Debbie

  26. ForgivingConnects Avatar

    Oh, Frank – I am so glad you’re back. Sending you and your wife many blessings. Whew.:)

    If you ever want to talk, or be in touch, email me anytime. It’s weloveyou@forgivingconnects.com. Isn’t it amazing that we can make such connections over WordPress!

    Debbie

    1. ForgivingConnects Avatar

      ps – Good luck as you get used to being in your office again, and all that brings forward. I’ll be thinking of you!

  27. Chris Breebaart Avatar

    Hi Frank, even een kort berichtje om te kijken hoe het met je is. Groeten uit de Nederlanden

  28. Leya Avatar

    Welcome back, Frank! I didn’t realise you were back until today. I have been waiting for you – thought you, like many of us, had some adjusting problems to the new order. Glad you decided to come back to us – looking forward to new challenges!

    1. jansenphoto Avatar

      Hi Ann-Christine! It’s good to be back and slowly getting everything back to somewhat normal. For me, it won’t be fully normal, until I travel again and get to meet people outside my hometown circle.

      Be well!

      1. Leya Avatar

        I think I must agree. Our bubble is getting a bit narrow for such a long time. I will try to join in your challenges – always enjoyed them. Almost traveling some outside the bubble .

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