I took a break Saturday and laughed with friends and ate well (broiled crabcakes and fried oysters) while watching a scenic view. And though it was a misty, cloudy and very windy cold day in mid-April it was still a good break from the norm.

Sunday just a few chores and some good family time. I should have worked harder, but I have a few hours to try to finish the day strong.

Today is booked with great things for a Monday which makes it kind of a bonus.

No cropping, just a little zoom-zoom. I’m just starting to get busy with the Nikon P950.

Photos by Mike Hartley

I believe my friend who was looking up the ship positions on the Chesapeake Bay yesterday said this one was a car container ship. Probably had just dropped the load at the Port of Baltimore.

Random Thoughts of the Morning

• It feels strange to like Mondays, but retirement put a new perspective on them.
• Today I got back on my photography horse.
• This is going to be a great week.
• It still boggles my mind that RFK Jr was confirmed. And his policies continue that process.
• Beautiful sunrise this morning at the ocean. Wish I was there.