The sun is hiding behind the trees a little earlier now that August is coming to a close. I was advised a few years ago that I should never miss a sunset.

Seven years ago this month I was on a Myrtle Beach hotel balcony watching sunsets before returning to the beach for the evening. One year later I was watching the sunset as I looked out of my hospital bed window wondering how many more I’d get to see.

An “Angel of Mercy” assured me that she would do all she could so I could view many more p sunsets. “Be sure to watch”.

Thank you.

One of the best intros in music. The rest of the track ain’t bad either. “Whip It” and “Hot Spot” were two of their more popular songs.

Spring 1989.  I was a much younger man of a certain younger age.  For my first brand new car I decided on the above pictured Mazda MX6. The Ford Mustang GT was my first choice but the accompanying $400 monthly insurance premium was NOT!

I loved my MX6.  It lasted for sixteen years and 247,000 miles. It still ran and looked great when I sold it!

We had a lot of fun together. Went to many places. Met a lot of pretty faces. And listened to a bunch  of great songs, usually at a pleasingly loud volume with the sunroof open.  Good times man.

Around the same time I bought the car Deon Estus released the song “Spell” which became my “late summer night clandestine mission driving song”………it did not disappoint: I usually reached my target once acquired.

Listen to the song. It is an under appreciated classic from the era. Who knows? It just might help you put someone under your spell. Or someone  may put one on you…..

Music for the mood.

Music and thoughts for August 2026.

Great time had by all. Talkin’ so much I didn’t get as many photos as intended.

See ya next year family!

Saturday August 15, 2026. 8:30am. My father’s hometown is having a community day. That community happens to be Accomack, Virginia. I know I know.  You probably haven’t heard of Accomack, Virginia. Just so you’ll know it is a small county connected to Maryland’s Eastern Shore. Whenever I would tell my friends that I was going to Accomack and I had to go over the Chesapeake Bay Bridge they’d look at me and say, “That’s not how you go to virginia.” LOL! 

The town and county have very interesting history. Look it up if you’re so inclined. Not to brag on my relatives, but the people from there are some of the most humble, friendly, kind, giving and decent people you’ll ever meet. They possess a dignified humility that you’d have to experience to understand. Truly personable and sincerly loving. No pretense at all.

I’m about to hit the road for a three hour drive. I’ll tell you how it went. Enjoy your weekend!