Author Archives: Virtual Brush Box

Awareness of the outside world. American Indian Magazine (Smithsonian): Food Sovereignty, McClellan, 2018. Dated, but I can’t imagine the issues have gone away. ~~~ Fry BreadChoctaw KitchenMoundville Native American FestivalMoundville Archeological ParkOctober 2026 Topped with honey & powered sugar. A member of the fried dough pantheon: zeppoli, donuts, beignets, and so on. I heard aboutContinue reading “Fry Bread, Food Photography”

Awareness of the outside world. “I haven’t been to Louisville since 2013, and I find that lots of things have changed. Horses that were WC in 3 Gaited classes are now showing in Walk Trot equitation. Horses that were showing in Fine Harness are now Country Pleasure.” The American Saddlebred: 8/25/17 World’s Championship Horse ShowContinue reading “After Afterthoughts, More Saddle Seat”

Horses of the outside world. The 2026 National Horse Show will take place in Tryon NC. Tryon: Tryon International Announces Planned Hosting of The National Horse Show Beginning in 2026. Also NHS: Why Tryon? 1883 – 1988, New York City1989 – 1995, East Rutherford NJ1996 – 2001, NYC2002 – 2007, Wellington FL2008 – 2010, SyracuseContinue reading “Goldy Sparkles, Hunter/Jumper Lessons”

Awareness of the outside world. Helmet watch. During Isaias, the on-camera weather people were wearing helmets. Had not seen that before. Yay. ~~~ {Backstory. Each morning, people & horses go on team walk: one-mile, unmounted, & off-lead. Route is back and forth five times along one side of the pasture. Usually} Milton had a wonkyContinue reading “Milton’s Not So Interesting Laps, Morning Walk Stories”

Awareness of my outside world. A week ago, we ate lunch out & attended a local sporting event. I spent last week under the weather. Tired. Achy. Immune system battling the onslaught of strangers. When I say I don’t get out much, I am not speaking metaphorically. ~~~ Short Version At the beginning of theContinue reading “Milton’s Interesting Leg, Horsekeeping”

Lettering of the outside world. “I’m best known in comics as a letterer …” Todd Klein, home page. [D is for Davis] ~~~ AL, CA CT, DC, FL, MD ME, NC NH NJ NY, PA, VA VT, WY Made a map of the places in my life. [I-Wish-I-Could-Draw Graphic Memoir, Places Segment] On the map, states areContinue reading “State Abbreviations, Graphic Memoir Lettering, Art”

Awareness of the outside world. Storm prep for the modern world. Copy out any phone numbers you might need if your power goes out and your phone runs down. ~~~ Walk [December]Bham AL USADecember 2025 Had a plan. Set aside yesterday to type up today’s post. Easy peasey. Instead, spent the day obsessively reloading weatherContinue reading “Taking a Break on a City Street”