A rainy and dreary day in Central Maryland. I wasn’t looking for something bright and sunny but as I was sorting through some old shots, I found this one I was about to trash. The focus isn’t as sharp as some other ones in the series I used but I do like the softness.

My better half pointed out how infrequently I’m relaxed this past week. And she is right. I guess it’s a mixture of things through my history. I won’t bore you with that mess but it’s something I need to work on.

Exercise again has reminded me that it is a good form of letting the body cycle and relax. My hobbies relax me but there are times I neglect them.

Just sitting and taking in life on a warm beach for a few moments this past week kind of restored my balance because of the stress this winter season puts on me. Returning to the snow still on the ground wasn’t the greeting I was hoping for but maybe we are about to turn the corner on the season.

We love our home and being here. We also discovered we like being away a bit also. So maybe a better balance this year will be a good way to relax. We aren’t world travelers. Southern Florida was the furthest we have been from home in decades and that’s less than a thousand miles.

Maybe not putting myself in stressful situations. Eating better and spending time with positive people.

There is one thing I probably won’t ever relax about. The wellbeing and happiness of my children and grandchildren. That is unless we are on a family vacation and they are all right in front of me eating ice cream in Ocean City. Then I’m relaxed.

I think I’ll relax tonight with a good evening’s rest.

Random Thoughts of the Day

• Remembering an old friend who passed way too young.
• I had to put my shorts back away from our trip south, which was depressing, knowing it’s another month or two till they are needed again.
• Blogging has become such a daily habit with me, I missed it when I was away. Both creating and reading. But a break is always good once in a while.
• It’s been a productive day.
• Congratulations on the Lady Terps victory over Ohio State today. Great comeback.