![Two chipmunks on a log amidst grassy scenery. [Fuji X-T5 / Tamron 18-300]](https://pxscdn.com/public/m/_v2/7669/b5862bd14-4506fa/YbN1K5RgDFjl/rDjECD34Y3QfrDlQrNPrwDdZZCI5Jc3vxZqB3ncx.jpg)
A couple of little chipmunks gaze at the passing bipeds. Well, one does. The other was distracted.
Book Rated: The Bright Sword, by Lev Grossman
> SCANNING: The Bright Sword> AUTHOR_SIG: Lev Grossman> SENTIMENT_Q: 80.0% POSITIVE> THEMATIC_VECTORS: FUNKY_ROBOTS, LEXICAL_ANALYSIS, SWEARS> LEXICAL_DENSITY: 46.10> MEMETIC_HAZARD: HIGH
Rock Creek viewed from a little hill we'd hiked up. The river is wider than we'd expected, and the hills are closer-in and steeper. Both fine surprises!
![A river runs through woodland on a cloudy day. [Fuji X-T5 / Tamron 18-300]](https://pxscdn.com/public/m/_v2/7669/b5862bd14-4506fa/9UXoflJs8NgW/RJ481byW97hWfzO7EjyJaXTsJ4nfo86mlWegwjdb.jpg)
Such happy wildflowers on our hike yesterday. These yellow flowers were a good memory from our honeymoon trip to/around Yellowstone last year, so seeing them again was a warm welcome.
![A sea of yellow flowers leads down to trees and a river. [Fuji X-T5 / Tamron 18-300]](https://pxscdn.com/public/m/_v2/7669/b5862bd14-4506fa/9z8S7L1tptqq/u5UI7QA4atQhMNBxgCz8WnmHr9v092lMDhoIsbZw.jpg)
Spotlight!
![A hill in shadow is lit up in a circular way by the sun. [Fuji X-T5 / Tamron 18-300]](https://pxscdn.com/public/m/_v2/7669/b5862bd14-4506fa/spui6KyAbhbk/cbPsSqy84bRUDG0ywRy9LDsT1pAM5vapF9AEDLv3.jpg)
A waiting chipmunk!
![A little chipmunk sits on a log. [Fuji X-T5 / Tamron 18-300]](https://pxscdn.com/public/m/_v2/7669/b5862bd14-4506fa/1fsBVnVtv0GG/k08Qoq9GN8o0VSISuvSKVEiKg7fCZFW21rGNdv4Q.jpg)
Rock Creek rolling down the road.
![A river runs by a dirt road under cloudy skies. [Fuji X-T5 / Sigma 17-40 1.8]](https://pxscdn.com/public/m/_v2/7669/b5862bd14-4506fa/LOYDnZHUdfUu/ZoOn22uNhl0Pb30TmAKahe2UIBdxYGxOJDjEFBUp.jpg)
Just a lil' pink flower on a breezy day.
![A little pink flower amidst greenery. [Fuji X-T5 / Sigma 17-40 1.8]](https://pxscdn.com/public/m/_v2/7669/b5862bd14-4506fa/opoZZBwZhrcB/Fdsb4HJGXy2wvHRhFMUGgWmDPsrZFam1yHnNqC7G.jpg)
Book Rated: The Safekeep, by Yael van der Wouden
> SCANNING: The Safekeep> AUTHOR_SIG: Yael van der Wouden> SENTIMENT_Q: 60.0% POSITIVE> THEMATIC_VECTORS: CHEESE_DISTRIBUTION, SWEARS, NARRATIVE_STRUCTURE> LEXICAL_DENSITY: 44.15> MEMETIC_HAZARD: LOW
Our first few days at Rock Creek had very wacky weather ā big hailstorms and thunder. It's settled down somewhat, but that was a nice welcome as I've missed summer storms very much. The Central Valley hasn't had a good one in a very long time!
![A river winds through a lush valley, beneath grey skies. [Fuji X-T5 / Tamron 18-300]](https://pxscdn.com/public/m/_v2/7669/b5862bd14-4506fa/8741SV0KgvMI/0jv0a2lrsCLrSUtXfufR4zIPIhotvoK7HcxNh0S5.jpg)