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Hump Day Greetings

Mid-point for the working man and woman and those who started school. Hump Day is still recognized here because my friends start to get excited. A lot of them are working still. My work week has no beginning or end. It’s just one ongoing lovefest.

I found work that wasn’t my first love but became good at it and learned to love. Now I’m doing what I want and loving it. In some respects, I don’t think I wanted to earn a living doing what I like best because that would have meant listening to and meeting others needs and not my own all the time.

Sunset over a calm water body with vibrant colors and silhouettes of distant trees and land.
Bay behind Ocean City. Photo by Mike Hartley

Some things have been blocking my motivation lately though. I’m slowly getting it back but it’s a struggle at times and it comes with setbacks. So, onto what I can accomplish today and tonight.

It’s going to be a hot one and I’m loving that forecast. Top down on the car, shorts and a tee shirt and smile ear to ear as I go through the gears to my photographic destination.

Random Thoughts of the Day

  • People will surprise the hell out of you. So don’t be surprised when they do it again to you a second time.
  • I didn’t care for the styling of the Ford Maverick car a long time ago and I don’t care for the styling of the Ford Maverick Truck now.
  • It’s not crazy to say the guy with the nuclear codes is not right in his mind and nobody is doing anything about it. What does that make us?
  • Don’t look for help from the wrong people.


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Bring it on

Full sun finally broke through today. Took its time doing it.

So, I’m taking a break from chores. This image is where I’m going to live the rest of the day, at least in my mind. Instead of sweating in the yard.

A serene sunset over the ocean, featuring shimmering golden reflections on the water's surface and a distant pier.
The Isle of Wight Bay, Ocean City MD. Photo by Mike Hartley

I love water views. I think I’ll start to document some of our local ponds, rivers and lakes.

Random Thoughts of the Day

  • I guess if lies keep being repeated some people believe them regardless.
  • My brother’s in-law made a lot of good points about eating better, cutting out sugars, exercises and other healthy thoughts. And then I quickly came to my senses and had another brownie.
  • Come on Google Maps. Lake of America. Shame on you.
  • Welcome to September.