Homoerotic Stencil, Cheer Up Charlies, Austin, Texas

Enjoyed Arlo's vegan burgers and Sputnik beer at Cheer Up Charlies, a queer club within rifle shot of Texas Governor Abbot's desk (take that as you will.)

Natural Water Dish, McKinney Falls State Park, Austin, Texas

Nature provides Tiarra a cool, fresh, clean drink of water along the trail at McKinney Falls State Park in Austin, Texas.

Mission Espiritu Santo, Goliad State Park and Historic Site, Goliad, Texas

Mission Nuestra Señora del Espíritu Santo de Zúñiga (1749) was the Peace Corps of its time, teaching Native Americans European tech, as well as religion.

Clockhouse and Turrets, Goliad County Courthouse, Goliad, Texas

In the 19th century, Texas counties competed in the splendor of their courthouses, as you can see from Goliad County Courthouse's elaborate, Second Empire turrets.