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No Sun

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.


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Relax

The daily writing prompt asks – How do you relax?

Relaxing always hasn’t been my specialty. My hobbies like photography, writing and other arts relax me. Going for a drive in the Miata is a great relaxer. The occasional day with my better half when we aren’t absorbed with tasks, chores or other obligations where we just kind of relax around the house.

Life is short, enjoy the view. Photo by Mike Hartley

Laying on the beach or wandering the boardwalk. Being on vacation with family and friends is sometimes very relaxing.

Just tinkering on the computer while listening to music works for me also.

Laying in my hammock also works great.

View how others relax here


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Relaxed

I’m kind of relaxed this morning. At peace with myself, which is something I don’t find often. I’m critical of myself from time to time. And we all know there is no shortage of people willing to criticize if I get tired of doing it myself.

Relaxing is a state that includes both mind and body for me. They really work together in harmony. And it’s sweet when they come together at the same time. That timing is the problem in a lot of cases. Times I’m mentally fresh and content, the body isn’t cooperating.

And the opposite is also true where the body is feeling good, and the mind is all stressed out from various situations. But not early this morning. Now while some might think working at 3am on a Monday morning is a little odd but it’s also a great hour for relaxing also.

My better half is asleep, I turned the TV off long ago and settled in front of the computer with the headphones on, but getting up every so often to lift some weights and stretch. I can dance, play air guitar or just sway as I type along or edit photos.

Life is short, enjoy the view. Photo by Mike Hartley

Well, the sun it up, I’ve completed half my workout and caught up on come emails. I’m getting outside in that sun today, pulling the cover off the go-cart and soaking up the warmer than normal temps. Be good all.