Author Archives: Virtual Brush Box

Awareness of the outside world. A photographer worth following, AK Dragoo Photography. Truth in advertising. Professional acquaintance. Unsolicited PR. I just think you would enjoy the pix and might care to follow on the social media of your choice. ~~~ Each week, #Bluesky Art Show selects a theme. On Saturdays, folks post their photos. HereContinue reading “Bluesky Art Show, Photography”

One last World Cup moment. BhmLegion: Chris Richards talks about his Alabama roots and the journey to World Cup success, Hammond, June 23, 2026. Video, FOXSoccer: Chris Richards on Choosing Soccer Over Basketball and His Journey to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Video & article, WAFF: Chris Richards Competes in the World Cup, Prather, Jun.Continue reading “Being Sweet, ASB Lesson”

Jumping in the outside world. “John Whitaker took home the Ripon Select Foods Cock O’the North trophy for the seventh time in his career, 51 years after his first win in 1975.“ Darlington & Stockton News: John Whitaker, 70, wins Cock O’the North at Great Yorkshire Show, Engelbrecht, 17 July 2026. [N is for Newsum] ~~~Continue reading “Getting A Goldy Star, Hunter/Jumper Lesson”

Awareness of the outside world. Diario AS: Who are Triplets Ghetto Kids, the Ugandan children who will dance with Shakira and Burna Boy at the Spain – Argentina halftime show? Tikitakas, Jul 19th, 2026, & USA Today: The Muppets highlight star-studded World Cup halftime show, Brinkerhoff, July 19, 2026, for the Muppet video. ~~~ {Backstory.Continue reading “Milton Opts Out of Lunging, Morning Walk Stories”

Awareness of the outside world. Does survival of the fittest have to mean vicious competition? Maybe the fittest are those most able to cooperate. ~~~ Goldy Saturday. Lesson changed due to twisted shoe. [And Now] Acutely, Goldy was better once he was no longer stepping on his shoe. Longer term, I have not been toContinue reading “Who Says Horse Shoes Are Lucky?”

Art of the outside world. JPL: Visions of the Future. Downloadable posters. From their “Exoplanet Travel Bureau”. Been around awhile. I just discovered. Hat tip to @kwistiba on Instagram. ~~~ Second in a series. I call this – Seriously, Stick With Words. Class #2Acrylic Painting with Anthony BestShelby County Arts Council16 July 2026 Once again,Continue reading “Seascape, Acrylic Painting Class #2, Art”

Buc-ees of the outside world. My San Antonio: Buc-ee’s fan creates LEGO version of Texas’ iconic gas station chain, Romero, June 27, 2023. ~~~ Have you ever been to Buc-ees? It is the platonic ideal of a highway rest stop. Cheap gas, good snacks, clean restrooms. We have been known to stop by our localContinue reading “The Start Of A Collection, Non-Fiction”