Scenes from Summer 2021

Well, that’s a wrap for summer, and how was it? A mixed bag cause this daggone pandemmy ain’t over. I got out of the house a few times and was always masked up with snacks and loads of hand sanitizer and wipes in one of my fanny packs. My adventures took me to…

Mid-South

This is my country homeland, and it was an awesome July 4th spent with family including my grandmother and my many, many aunts, uncles and cousins. My dad has purchased the land across from my grandmother’s home and is starting to “farm” it. I saw a lot of greenery I’ve been near my whole life, but never actually seen.

New “Ellidauson” land that’s being cleared for future fun and adventure.

New “Ellidauson” land that’s being cleared for future fun and adventure.

Am I working? No. Just posing with Johnny.

Am I working? No. Just posing with Johnny.

Yellowstone National Park

This national park is beautiful, and I’ll return for more adventures. Though a buffalo crossed right in front of my vehicle, my favorite parts were the landscapes and thermal features.

One of my first glimpses of Yellowstone’s beautiful landscapes.

One of my first glimpses of Yellowstone’s beautiful landscapes.

The colors in this spring are magnificent.

The colors in this spring are magnificent.

This landscape is located just a few feet from the spring above, and I love how it showcases the diversity of the area.

This landscape is located just a few feet from the spring above, and I love how it showcases the diversity of the area.

No need to chase waterfalls in this part of the country. There always seems to be one just around the corner.

No need to chase waterfalls in this part of the country. There always seems to be one just around the corner.

The Bay, California

Music brought here, specifically the “Lights On Fest,” which was curated by H.E.R., my favorite artist of this decade and maybe the only one I can pick out in a lineup. In addition to seeing my girl, I also wanted to spend more time exploring San Francisco, one of my favorite cities, and, for the first time, I went on a Sonoma wine tour, where I learned to properly consume my wine.

Good, clear view of the Golden Gate Bridge (and me).

Good, clear view of the Golden Gate Bridge (and me).

I made it! When I first bought the tickets, I had no idea where Concord was, but now I’ve spent two nights seeing the likes of H.E.R and my other fave Erykah Badu.

I made it! When I first bought the tickets, I had no idea where Concord was, but now I’ve spent two nights seeing the likes of H.E.R and my other fave Erykah Badu.

Swish, sniff, gargle and swallow…the secrets to being a sommelier.

Swish, sniff, gargle and swallow…the secrets to being a sommelier.