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Original Writings, Images, Video and Artworks of Mike Hartley


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Not the most aerodynamic front end but a classic doesn’t need to be, does it? I remember seeing The Bus back in the early 60s for the first time and was puzzled. A few years later as people would paint them up you would see a crowd having fun in them, and then I got it.

A comedian I like (Fluffy) has a stunning collection of them.

While not for everyone they have their devotees. A 74 above I believe. Photo by Mike Hartley

Loving Monday Mornings

I used to hate Monday mornings. They were a waste and I felt like crap. Usually, I was up for 24+ hours from Sunday morning spending family time during the day and then working an 11-hour shift overnight till 6 am Monday.

A few hours sleep and I would rise between 10 am and noon, not even feeling human. That was the routine for the last decade. I was commenting to my better half how much I enjoy Sundays now not dreading that Monday wipeout.

We also said that we still get that rushed feeling just before dinnertime on Sunday to have the meal and a few minutes to digest it before stepping into mission control or time to get in the car and drive 50 miles into the heart of DC. Even now, 2 months after that challenge that feeling persists. I guess some routines get ingrained in you.

I sleep on Sunday nights now. Not well but no more all-nighters in my senior years, unless it’s for fun.


Random Thoughts of the Day

  • I make the best use of time when I think what if this were my last day?
  • As soon as I step into a warm shower I’m a thankful person.
  • Time to wind up that little go-cart and go for a spin. I missed the monthly MD Miata meetup yesterday, didn’t want to get anyone sick if I was still contagious.
  • Wouldn’t it be a great day if I completed the to-do list for the day and had fun at the same time?