I’m pulling together a list of travel ideas for future consideration. And being the new year is here I’m ready to pursue those locations. When I saw the picture of this spot it really got me itching to get away. This picture is nothing like the rain, sleet and snow coming down from cloud covered skies this past weekend.

That call of the ocean, one of my favorite spots in the state of Maryland is the eastern shore be it the bay or ocean. It’s only mid January and I can hear that whisper “where are you, Mike?”

We have stayed here a few times but prices have risen, as with everything.

I could easily live at the beach, even year-round, only the love of my children and grandchildren keeps me rooted in Howard County. Along with a few very close friends.

Some might think I am living at the beach because I do plan on beating a path back and forth quite a bit from April till October.

I’m sitting here envisioning it because I’m chomping at the bit and drawing on my reserve of memories of hot summer days with the top down and that smell of the salt air as I cross the bridge into town.