Author Archives: Virtual Brush Box

Awareness of the outside world. Results, performances, news. Grammy.com. ~~~ A truck! In the cow field! The most exciting thing ever! No truck! Not in the cow field! Where is the truck?! Where is the truck that was in the cow field?! (I tell you, when 17 hands gets big, that’s a lot of big.)Continue reading “Rodney Experiences Ongoing Bulletins from Cow Broadcasting, Also Known as the Cow Pasture Next Door”

Awareness of the outside world. “‘The Dobbs majority relied upon the patriarchal notions of eminent authorities of old English common law, including Lord Matthew Hale,’ whose ‘beliefs were driven by his goal of keeping women from encroaching upon the rights of men.’” Slate: A State Supreme Court Just Issued the Most Devastating Rebuke of DobbsContinue reading “What Goes In The Mouth Effects The Feet”

Our intrepid New Orleans parade reporter is back. Welcome, Michelle. Parade by the Krewe de Jeanne d’Arc to celebrate the birthday of Joan of Arc. The date coincides with the opening of Carnival season, which starts 6 Jan and ends on Mardi Gras. For safety reason, horses are no longer used in this parade. Instead,Continue reading “Parade Art, Guest Photos”

Awareness of the outside world. Pluralistic: Three AI insights for hard-charging, future-oriented smartypantses, Doctorow, January 31, 2024. It’s all a man in a robot suit. Hat tip to M. ~~~ Restarted two projects. Dropped one. State of the Blog [Archives] Instagram post from Christmas. Reactivated Account 1 Facebook. Rodney’s Saga I post the new blogContinue reading “Back on Social Media, State of the Blog”

Awareness of the outside world. Virtual medal benefits Operation Underground Railroad (O.U.R.). “At least 15% of every registration will be donated to this exceptional organization, which is devoted to ending child slavery and human trafficking.” Virtual Run Events: 2024 New Year Challenge – Year of the Dragon. ~~~ Daily Mile Pasture with ponies, per usual.Continue reading “Month of the Dragon, State of the Fitness”

Awareness of the outside world. “She’s risen to be one of 30 Fédération Equestre Internationale Level 4 show jumping course designers in the world and the only woman who is currently active at that level.” Chronicle of the Horse: Marina Azevedo Keeps Setting Goals And Courses, Sorge 2022/2023. ~~~ Coach Courtney called my hands gracious.Continue reading “Having A Light Touch”

Awareness of the outside world. K3DE: New Name for Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event presented by MARS Equestrian, Moody, Jan 25, 2024. Pet peeve, why do companies keep messing with their brands? I’m looking at you, Dunkin’-no-longer-Donuts. Anyway. As far as I can tell, Defender is a vehicle from Land Rover, which was the title lastContinue reading “Three for a Walk”