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Engine Optimization

What are your strategies for SEO? – Asks the daily prompt.

In one way, this is going to be a short answer. Maybe I’ll pick up some tips from others on this question.

Only in the last month or two did I even turn on Optimize SEO and let it autogenerate metadata. I didn’t even put anything in that before. So probably a part of the reason I stay obscure, but it doesn’t bother me in the least.

In another way this is going to be a visual answer to the question. The era we grew up in we were always in Searching for Engine Optimization.

Close-up view of the engine compartment of a vintage car, featuring multiple carburetors with chrome accents and red hoses.
Close-up view of a Chevrolet 409 engine highlighted in orange with a chrome air filter and various engine components.
Close-up of a polished chrome engine with a supercharger and various components under the hood of a classic Chevrolet Nova.
Close-up view of a Chevrolet engine with a blue air filter and chrome components.

Photos by Mike Hartley

I’m sorry, I just got back from a large car show this past weekend and engine only means one thing to me today.

Close-up view of a shiny red classic car's front end featuring a prominent grille and a high-performance engine with multiple chrome components.
Photo by Mike Hartley

Going my way?

Close-up view of a polished chrome car engine with a distinctive blower and a unique seat design featuring cartoonish eyes.
Photo by Mike Hartley

I love the custom work done on the engine bay.

Close-up view of a polished engine with multiple chrome intake manifolds and mesh filters, set against a bright red background.
Photo by Mike Hartley

Keeping it simple.

Close-up view of a polished engine compartment showcasing a shiny chrome intake system, air filters, and various engine components against a vibrant red background.
Photo by Mike Hartley


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Good Tuesday Morning

I was out before sunrise and stopped grabbing a few images. Had trouble keeping moisture off the lens. 78 degrees and 88% humidity makes it a sticky morning. That sun will quickly burn it all off though.

Photos by Mike Hartley

Stay cool, or as cool as you can.


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Just like that

Another day flew by in an instant.

Shot a few weeks ago in Ocean City. Photo by Mike Hartley

And while there was no sunset viewable today, we can hope for tomorrow.

It was a gloomy day outside, but it was a grand one indoors with our granddaughter. I love that she is so relaxed and happy here. Running and playing, drawing and building forts. We play games, make treats and let her use her imagination. And we make sure she knows she’s loved.

Well, it’s game time so time to pull up the recliner and catch another close contest while getting the last fix of basketball for some time.


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Ready for the evening

Feeling like I wasted the day. There is an evening to salvage it though. So lets see if I can get something accomplished before midnight.

Photo by Mike Hartley

I can’t wait till I’m looking out over the water again. Be it sunrise or sunset.


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Turning your back on me

People will turn their backs on you. But Mother Nature? That is a problem. Hopefully I’ll be on her better side today.

I’m behind you all the way, keep on blooming. Photo by Mike Hartley

Random Thoughts of the Day

  • What was supposed to be a casual day turned into a quite busy Saturday. Good thing Sunday is a day of rest
  • Choices some make cost them far more than sums of money.
  • This week has filled me with creative thoughts. Now I just have to turn them into actions.
  • Instead of “are we not entertained.” I’m asking. “aren’t we paying any attention?”