Author Archives: Virtual Brush Box

Fiction of the outside world. Reactor: Rapport: Friendship, Solidarity, Communion, Empathy, by Wells. July 10, 2025. No spoilers in the story but the backstory would make more sense if you have read the Murderbot series. ~~~ 1 Day One, 207 words reported, adjusted She floated thru the airlock into the main body of the rocket.Continue reading “November Writing Challenge Week 1, Fiction Fragments”

Photos of the outside world. DIY Photography: These Winning Dog Photography Awards Photos Will Have Your Tail Wagging All Day, Baker 2025. Hat tip to G. ~~~ Zone 8b2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone MapOctober 2025 Process Notes I took this because the green and red leaves looked unusual together. The image on my phone screenContinue reading “Leaves, Photography”

Horses of the outside world. “”Since early in January 2024, Lisa Curry Mair has been creating a “daily horse”. … to see all of the “dailys” please go to this link.” LCM: Calendar. Link goes to LCM Daily Horses on Flikr. “Fait Accompli” by Lisa Curry Mair is the cover of the USDF 2026 MemberContinue reading “Finding Out Who’s In Charge, Lesson Report”

Awareness of the outside world. I got misgendered again. Waiting in a line, other person says, This gentleman can go first. Per usual, he got flustered as soon as I spoke. He explained that it was because I was wearing a winter hat. Dude (he was definitely male presenting), you’re just making it worse. WomenContinue reading “Potholes Along The Road, Horse Shopping”

Awareness of the outside world. Watching the NYC mayoral election. This one feels generational. Business as usual vs a whole new direction. Which philosophy will prevail. ~~~ We take a walk with our horses first thing every morning. Therefore, we benefit from the time change. I still don’t like it. I still hate the StygianContinue reading “Morning Light, Morning Walk Stories”

Awareness of the outside world. Watched Flintstones Christmas Carol over the weekend. Retellings fascinate me. My inner traditional curmudgeon wanted to declare it Not! Yet! Christmas! My practical side acknowledged that this particular ship has not only sailed but has fallen off the edge of the world. At least it was November. ~~~ Added toContinue reading “Winter Wear, Gloves For Me”

Awareness of the outside world. The Alternative Limb Project. Prosthetics as wearable art. ~~~ I’ve seen several ways to make a book, or booklet, from one piece of paper. This method was new to me. The triangular pages within the book could be decorative elements or, if one were clever, could be mix-and-match pages thatContinue reading “Folded Book, Paper Art”