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Slithering along

Not all snakes are in the grass. Not all black snakes remain black when they crawl beside a red car on a sunny day.

Onto more pleasant things. The ride I took before sunset last night was beautiful. Local traffic wasn’t bad and I just cruised leisurely. Some teams were still on the fields at Wallace Park. Some people on porches watching the end of their day.

A few other convertibles appreciating the opportunity to have the top down. Businesses starting to close up shop. The night shift beginning for the crews working on the tunnel project for Ellicott City flood prevention.

Still a lot of good things in this area. And I hope there are still a lot of good people. I was disappointed with one statistic on voting recently in the county. I believe it was the percentage of eligible democratic votes in this primary election was less than the previous mid-term primary. Personally, seeing declining numbers before a general election isn’t what I had hoped for.

Come on people, it’s so friggen easy. Get a mail in ballot if you’re working and it’s not convenient. The only way to make things better is if we are all working on it.

Random Thoughts of the Day

  • The feeling I have is that the Supreme Court isn’t so Supreme anymore.
  • Rain is like the other side of the coin.
  • 4 years old is a wonderful age for children.
  • Close to The Edge isn’t just an album by Yes.
  • I would think we would want to learn about prescription drugs from our doctors if we need them, not from commercials.


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Catch your breath

If you were outside yesterday it would be tough to catch your breath if you were active like our friend here. This little guy needed a break on the bench.

A small bird perched on a branch, surrounded by green leaves, with a blue and white basketball net in the background.
In need of a water break. Photo by Mike Hartley

That will be me today because I plan on spending a lot of the day outside. I’ll have to remind myself to stay hydrated in this heat.

A small bird perched on a branch, showing brown and gray plumage, with a background of green foliage and a blue net.
Put me back in coach. Photo by Mike Hartley

No time like the present to kick this into high gear. Felt good to get an hour of seat time yesterday. I’m going for a few hours today with the top down and cameras along for the ride when we stop for a break.

Speaking of catching your breath, my better half discovered this guy on our porch yesterday. I took him back to the woods behind our home. Not that he won’t be back. I don’t have an issue with them unless they surprise me which they do often. I walked into one resting on a tree branch at eye level a few years back

That long line behind the chair and table is a 5-foot black snake.

A corner patio area featuring a metal bench with a turquoise cushion next to a black side table, alongside a brick wall.
Slither me timbers. Photo by Mike Hartley

Each time I see one of these I end up looking down a lot more for a few days.

A black snake partially hidden under a table, with a smooth texture and a gentle curve on a concrete surface.
Portrait time. Photo by Mike Hartley

Random Thoughts of the Day

  • With 5 days of rain starting on Wednesday evening, I’ll be spending a lot of time outside today and tomorrow.
  • With me the words (mental health) are a contradicting term.
  • Looks like the clown show is starting to wear thin with his fans.
  • Staying out of the way of all the crazies is getting more difficult by the day.