The Evolution of a Tradition

The Evolution of a Tradition

grief, Holiday, moving forward, Photograph by Ken Gehle, Thanksgiving

Our lives are altered now, we know that. We feel it every day. We feel it more acutely at the holidays. Traditions that we had become accustomed to are different even when we follow the same routine. But sometimes following those same traditions to the letter is not what we want anymore, or family dynamics get in the way.  The first Thanksgiving after my husband died my daughter and I could not bear our annual tradition of Thanksgiving at the beach. A lump has to be cleared from my throat every time I think of that last chilly walk on the beach that turned out to be the last walk on the beach we would ever take together. The following year we did manage to go back there. It was not as hard as I anticipated but Ken’s gaping absence from the gathering was palpable. Rather than having dinner at the house we went to a restaurant. It was a good way for all of us to alter the tradition without throwing it out entirely. It was hard but it was good. Since then we have had to evolve again and, for the first time last year, I made Thanksgiving dinner myself. I’ll do it again this year. Ken was always the cook in our family so I’m still learning to time it right but it was edible. And this year I might even attempt his family’s apple pie with crust made from scratch for the first time. My son remembers it and has put in the request so I’ll give it a shot. As for the gratitude portion...
Ken Gehle Photography Fine Art Prints

Ken Gehle Photography Fine Art Prints

Photograph by Ken Gehle, Photography

The Legacy Lives On Own a beautiful Fine Art Landscape Photograph by my late husband, Ken Gehle, an award-winning photographer. All proceeds go directly to the college fund for our children. The images above are just a small sample of what is available. To see many more please go to www.kengehle.com and click the tabs on the top of the page. Your print will be created from a high-resolution digital file using a state-of-the-art professional printer with inks and fine art papers that deliver remarkable archival photos.  Like any fine art print, maximum longevity is achieved when the print is framed using archival materials so you will be provided with a tip sheet explaining recommended framing.   [easyrotator]erc_31_1385572145[/easyrotator] Print specifications: Luster or matte finish  Archival inks White border around image (see table below) Image Size (approximate) Overall Print Size Price 6.75” x   10.25” 8.5” x 11” $100.00 10.5” x   15.5” 13” x 19” $175.00 13.5” x   20.5” 17” x 22” $250.00   Priority mail shipping in a flat cardboard container can be done at a cost of $25.00 (per package) to anywhere with the continental US. Rolled shipping is not recommended. Local pick up in Atlanta, GA may be available so please ask. For more information or to discuss your fine art print needs send an email to “prints (at) kengehle (dot) com” with a description of the print you are interested in purchasing and the size. Help Ken’s legacy lives on. Please...
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