Daily writing prompt
Do lazy days make you feel rested or unproductive?

Lazy days have taken on a different meaning for me as I’ve aged out of the labor force. As a result, I don’t feel anything if I have a lazy day simply because there is always work to be done. Whether or not it contributes to some professional goal or to avoid a difficulty that’s off in the horizon, lazy days are only lazy days until something happens that forces me out of that calm state.

Take, for instance, how during this time of the year, it’s always hovering about my consciousness that we have to inspect our swimming pool skimmers before winter sets in. We live near small water tributaries off the New Jersey coastline and the wildlife dynamics force us to have a degree of compromise with local animals and their life cycles – one of which are baby turtles. Some of them get stuck in the neighbor’s pool (or mine) thinking that they’ve made it to their natural habitat. Our job is to fish them out if we find them in time and drive them over to the water.

I thought this little guy was a goner when I fished him out of the skimmer reservoir πŸ™ ….

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Turns out he was just exhausted πŸ™‚ …

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Sees me as a fast warp ship to a water source lol.

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But of course, once these little unexpected hiccups are out of the way, lazy days become lazy days again at the home office.

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Have a great weekend y’all!

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42 responses to “Neither Rested Or Unproductive”

  1. Sheila Avatar

    Aw, glad the little guy is ok

    1. Michael Williams Avatar

      me too! we were about to toss him into the trash bin :/

  2. Ana Daksina Avatar

    BOTH rested and productive! πŸ‘Œ

    1. Michael Williams Avatar

      thanks Ana! πŸ™‚

      1. Ana Daksina Avatar

        πŸ‘

  3. Nancy Homlitas Avatar

    It’s a cute little turtle. That’s kind of you to rescue and relocate the critters that unintentionally go for a swim.

    1. Michael Williams Avatar

      thanks Nancy! we usually get some Mama turtles shuffling about in early June and we also give them a ride to the water – although lifting them necessitates a more careful approach πŸ™‚

  4. Nancy Homlitas Avatar

    Hope fully, you don’t get the snappers. 🐒🐒🐒

    1. Michael Williams Avatar

      lol, they are – which is difficult. but if you pick them up from towards the back of their shell they can’t bite you. still, the thought of it is scary when you see their beak!

  5. MJ🍸 Avatar

    That is such a sweet face on that turtle. He said he will name all his male sons after you for your kindness.
    That made my day! Kindness looks good on all of us huh? Love that! Have a wonderful weekend!

    1. Michael Williams Avatar

      thanks MJ! lol I thought about that too, like how they may be imprinting on me. poor things. well, hopefully he will make something of his life. go to trade school or something lol. have a great weekend!

  6. Christopher Hall Avatar

    Another restful day! And another turtle saved! Hell yeah! πŸ‘πŸ‘

    1. Michael Williams Avatar

      I hope all the ones I’ve saved became ninjas and protect my house lol πŸ˜‚

  7. majellalaws Avatar

    Poor fella. Glad you were there.

    1. Michael Williams Avatar

      thanks Majella, I enjoy the privilege of extending a small gesture of kindness. I hope you are having a great Saturday spring morning!

  8. justrojie Avatar

    Aww thank goodness you saved him!

    1. Michael Williams Avatar

      πŸ˜πŸ‘πŸΌπŸ’―

  9. The Mindful Migraine Blog Avatar

    those eyes!! well saved! Have a great weekend, as lazy as you want! Linda πŸ™‚

    1. Michael Williams Avatar

      aren’t those eyes something? πŸ™‚ thank you Linda – hope your Saturday is off to a smashing start!

      1. The Mindful Migraine Blog Avatar

        It’s been great – no smashing required! 🫠

  10. vermavkv Avatar

    Interesting read.

    1. Michael Williams Avatar

      thank you Vijay!

  11. ibarynt Avatar

    First of all, you just had to get the right lazy picture πŸ˜†.

    Thankfully the little turtle was saved just in time. He’s just adorable.

    Mike, you make yourself sound soooo old or like the house parent with a houseful of children 🀣. But, that is true, there’s always something to do, though our ‘doing’ could be poles apart 😁.

    Wishing a you a long lazy weekend!

    1. Michael Williams Avatar

      πŸ˜€ i’m glad you enjoyed viewing the photos and reading Iba! yes, i shouldn’t make myself feel so old sometimes i get shocked when I remember how many years i’ve been on this earth lol πŸ™‚

  12. HALF COFFEE Avatar

    Beautifully written….calm days with unexpected meaning ✨

    1. Michael Williams Avatar

      thank you. i hope you are having a great weekend so far!

  13. Marcus Goldworthy Books Avatar

    That’s what I love about these blogs! Where else would I learn about baby turtles being trapped in pool skimmers? No in rural Lincolnshire UK for sure! Thanks Michael! Keep blogging!

    1. Michael Williams Avatar

      thank you Mike! if i were where you are, i’d probably see a different basket of wildlife and just as enjoyable! hope you had a great weekend my friend!

  14. Danny*Fantod Avatar

    Poor little fellow. Glad he made it out a live.

    1. Michael Williams Avatar

      for sure Danny – me too. i see alot of these babies end up dead on the road so I do what i can to push the balance

  15. Willie Torres Jr. Avatar
    Willie Torres Jr.

    Loved how you turned a lazy day into a moment of care and kindness. That little turtle was blessed to cross your path. πŸ€—πŸ’πŸ€—πŸ™

    1. Michael Williams Avatar

      thanks Willie! isn’t he a cool little guy? hard to believe those things grow to be these relatively heavy tanks after 2 years!

      1. Willie Torres Jr. Avatar
        Willie Torres Jr.

        He is definitely a cutie…

  16. rachelgoes262 Avatar

    That turtle is so adorable! Thank you so much for helping them! That is very kind.

    1. Michael Williams Avatar

      πŸ™‚ aren’t they so cool? it blows my mind that they become these massive tanks in less than 3 years

  17. From A Small Kitchen Avatar

    Truly there’s always work to be done lol in the words of Emily Dickinson, ‘some industry must be!’ and omg that’s the cutest little guy!

    1. Michael Williams Avatar

      isn’t he such a cool looking thing?? it’s amazing how big they get after a year or two though!

  18. coolpeppermint Avatar

    what an adorable critter. and beautiful photos!

    1. Michael Williams Avatar

      isn’t it?? and they get so big too! πŸ™‚

      1. coolpeppermint Avatar

        adorable! great capture of their expression, too, haha.

  19. Riley Mae Avatar

    Oh my goodness, he’s so precious πŸ₯ΉπŸ₯Ή Thanks for helping the little guy out! And great snapshots, too!!

    1. Michael Williams Avatar

      hi Riley! πŸ™‚ yes, such a cool little thing – and as you know, they get huge when they grow up! it’s always nice to help these little guys!

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