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Original Writings, Images, Video and Artworks of Mike Hartley


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A Breeze

The breeze that keeps me aloft and shining are my children.

Ocean City Kite Festival. Photo by Mike Hartley

The breeze that is always there. The wind blows them in their own direction, watching as they encounter and navigate their way.

When I think of the feeling of a breeze. I place myself on the beach in summer, the sounds of the waves and grandchildren laughing and feeling that’s slightly cooler than air temp light breeze off the ocean water is like bliss and invigorating at the same time. Cooling to the skin, freshness in the lungs as a relaxed wave rolls through my body.

Just like the breeze of the thought of my kids each day refreshes me.


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Waiting for YOU

You can find some real characters on the beach. I guess that is why I feel so comfortable there. I’m one of them.

Ready to eat up some nice weather. Photo by Mike Hartley

Yep, it didn’t take much. I had the top down on the car a few times this week and now all I’m thinking of is getting to the beach a lot this year.

By a quick calculation of mileage and cost per gallon, it’s going to be about $60 per trip. That’s what I get for driving a car that runs on high octane. Good thing the mileage is great.

No problem, counting down the days until I have sand between my toes.


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Sun, breeze, kite

Just a few more shots from our short visit to OC a few weeks ago. I wish my attitude was as sunny as the skies but work infringed on my sleep so it hasn’t been the best start to the week.

Outside the Kite Loft in OC. Photos by Mike Hartley

That morning interruption of a few hours cost me time today and I didn’t finish the mowing so I’m behind as the week gets rolling. It’s okay though, many days to regain form and I’m taking steps to make sure this doesn’t happen again. I should have a new phone by Thursday.

Boundaries are important. I’ve failed to set some needed ones during phases of my life. But with age comes wisdom.


Food

Had a great meal at Cafe EZ in Ellicott City Sunday afternoon. I hesitate to sing this place’s praises because it’s already getting popular enough. The service and food are great each time we have been there. It’s only open 8-3 each day but it’s great for breakfast or lunch or a mid-day dessert if you feel so inclined.

I also had one of my favorite pizzas this past weekend from Ledo in Normandy. The Hawian is becoming my every other pizza from there because I usually get the pre-cooked bacon on that which is great but I’m trying to live into my grandkid’s lives so I’m making that more of a treat.


Random Thoughts of the Day

  • Be happy with yourself. That way if nobody else is, that no longer matters.
  • I’m going to have to start using some sunscreen if I’m going to be outside this much.
  • Interesting what you can do when you set your mind to it. A new low on the scale today.
  • The barking dogs late into the night next door isn’t going to last much longer.