Rashidat.

After my extremely brief experience with the art of yoga, 

I have come 2 appreciate the complexity. 

It's not as easy as it may appear folks.

Muscles were used that haven't been since...

Took me nearly a week 2 recover. lol

Anyways, here's an upcoming sensation 

with a real knack for the craft.

"Rashidat" 

is her name & a Chi town native at that!

Here's a PW2 video edit showcasing her personal side.

Oh yeah! Go check her out.

Whaddup gurl!;)

Peace!...with 2 fingers;)

Alwayz Angry.

Peace!...with 2 fingers;)

Hero.

Looking back in time we are in debt 2 the leaders.

Angels of mercy everyone.

Good folks who believe there is no good & evil

fought long & hard until the 

battles are were won.

Heroes make the sun rise in the morning

Heroes make the moon 

shine bright @ night.

Heroes makes our lives a little stronger

In the soul of everyone he can be found.

Give us an anchor or 

a rock 2 lean on.

A captain 2 take us through the storm.

What makes a soldier ride 

alone into battle?

Can anybody tell me where he's coming from?

He's that stranger on the street.

He's that child who's @ your feet.

Searching for freedom & justice.

You've seen him time & again

You know they only fight 2 win.

They're the challenger's evil

& I'm glad we know them.

Peace!...with 2 fingers;)

Draw the Curtains.

Peace!...with 2 fingers;)

Pantha.

In this dire time where human rights are jeopardized & lives seem not 2 matter, I find it appropriate 2 reintroduce a period where people actually fought for what they believed in.

The Black Panther Party's bold approach to gun rights & police brutality has absolute relevance 50 years later! 

Pantha. from The Weddington Adventures. on Vimeo.

Have things actually chanced since then? 

Depends on who you ask.

From my experience in this life history has the tendency 2 repeat itself while learning from previous mistakes & making necessary adjustments. So where do we go from here?

Peace!...with 2 fingers;)

We Must...

Peace!...with 2 fingers;)

Glad.

As we get older, we find ourselves truly 
appreciating those that mean most. 

Family is an interesting concept of love, 

dislike & back 2 love. 

I mean, sometimes it'll drive you totally insane!

Whatever the case, it is what it is & I'm good with it.

That's all that really matters. Ya know?

I think it's about time for another trip.

Yep!

Peace!...with 2 fingers;) 

BabyBear.

Peace!...with 2 fingers;)

Keep Lovin'.

Peace!...with 2 fingers;)

Photographer's Rant - C'mon, Take a pic.

Time for another visual tour through 

the streets of Portland. 

Shamefully I've been absent from the camera so 

felt a need for a photographer's rant.

I could've very easily blamed weather conditions, 
working the gig or Scooter peeing on my 

homework...but I'm not. 

Just need a little motivation from time 2 time. 

Nothing wrong with that.

When you have the passion for the capture & create, 

nothing gets in the way.

It's just a matter of time.

Anyhoot, took a trip on over the the 

lighthouse for that money shot. 

I've heard great things about this spot 

& needed 2 see for myself. 

Afterwards headed over through the 

main vein of Portland. 

Congress Street.

This is where you can appreciate living in a small town over a major city.

The structures are more honest & simple 

& gives my photography

 a little extra room 2 breath.

It's the simple point & shoot that makes

every photo amazing 

in its own way.

Not knowing the end result until it slaps you 

in the face is what makes this 

fancy so enjoyable. 

Everyone is a photographer 
for it's all about the perspective man...

So go on ahead.... 

Take a picture.

Yep!

Peace!...with 2 fingers;)

Now U Know.

Peace!...with 2 fingers;)

RydeorDye.

A lot has been happening over the past few 

months where I find myself on the solo. 

Son Khalid moves back with mama & 

lady Tammy takes a personal hiatus for self discovery.

(long story).

Though I've bounced 

all over the country 

these past years,

accepting change 
can be rough.

Life works in chapters & 
think this upcoming 

one is gonna be Whoa!
(just got that feeling....)

What a way 2 start it off with going 

through the Old Port in Portland 

& getting some vitamin D.

Brought Tammy along for the ride with kite in backseat
cause regardless of the situation she remains ryde or dye. 

Ok. Lets go!

Peace!...with 2 fingers;)

MzSuzy.

Peace!...with 2 fingers;)

Begin Again.

Peace!...with 2 fingers;)

Tinisha&Tonja*.

Peace!...with 2 fingers;)

MoveOn.

After arriving back 2 hometown Chicago for 

family & support, we decide on a few days 

@ the Weddington's getaway.

This would be the most perfect time 2 

gather & reestablish ourselves after losing 

big sister from her bout with cancer.  

(Rest in Peace Jackie...we loooove & miss you dearly.)

MoveOn. from The Weddington Adventures. on Vimeo.

Brother Ken has been trying 2 get me out here for 

several years but the timing was never right...until now. 

This was the most perfect way 2 catch 

up on old times & just "chill"....

not 2 mention visit the pier where other 

sister Vivian's ashes were laid.

Hmm!...looking back over those younger 

years, things may have appeared 
slightly dysfunctional 2 some but 
we considered it just a bit complicated..

lol;/  

It's been an absolute blessing 2 have wonderful 

memories & the opportunity 2 reminisce 

on what was good. 

The backyard barbecue parties, 

yearly gatherings

& just us being us. 

One massive lesson revealed is 2 make the most 

of every situation & don't worry about 
tomorrow for it's never promised. 

MoveOn man...Moveon.

Peace!...with 2 fingers;)