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Original Writings, Images, Video and Artworks of Mike Hartley

Catch your breath

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If you were outside yesterday it would be tough to catch your breath if you were active like our friend here. This little guy needed a break on the bench.

A small bird perched on a branch, surrounded by green leaves, with a blue and white basketball net in the background.
In need of a water break. Photo by Mike Hartley

That will be me today because I plan on spending a lot of the day outside. I’ll have to remind myself to stay hydrated in this heat.

A small bird perched on a branch, showing brown and gray plumage, with a background of green foliage and a blue net.
Put me back in coach. Photo by Mike Hartley

No time like the present to kick this into high gear. Felt good to get an hour of seat time yesterday. I’m going for a few hours today with the top down and cameras along for the ride when we stop for a break.

Speaking of catching your breath, my better half discovered this guy on our porch yesterday. I took him back to the woods behind our home. Not that he won’t be back. I don’t have an issue with them unless they surprise me which they do often. I walked into one resting on a tree branch at eye level a few years back

That long line behind the chair and table is a 5-foot black snake.

A corner patio area featuring a metal bench with a turquoise cushion next to a black side table, alongside a brick wall.
Slither me timbers. Photo by Mike Hartley

Each time I see one of these I end up looking down a lot more for a few days.

A black snake partially hidden under a table, with a smooth texture and a gentle curve on a concrete surface.
Portrait time. Photo by Mike Hartley

Random Thoughts of the Day

  • With 5 days of rain starting on Wednesday evening, I’ll be spending a lot of time outside today and tomorrow.
  • With me the words (mental health) are a contradicting term.
  • Looks like the clown show is starting to wear thin with his fans.
  • Staying out of the way of all the crazies is getting more difficult by the day.

Author: Mike Hartley

With a lifetime and a half in the Newspaper industry I'm preparing for my retirement career as an Artist, Writer, Photographer and Video content provider. I'm a proud father of two wonderful children and I'm still married to the first girl I fell in love with and probably only one that would have me.

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