Author Archives: Virtual Brush Box

Awareness of the outside world. It Just Gets Stranger. Reading bonanza. The joy of discovering a new-to-me blog with an archive that goes back to 2007. Hat tip to M. ~~~ INside each one of us are parts of our family. Heredity in one corner and habitat in the other corner. Examining who I cameContinue reading “Pieces of My Past, Non-Fiction, Prose Poem”

Awareness of the outside world. Them: 14 Inspiring Photos That Capture 50 Years of LGBTQ+ Visibility, 2019. ~~~ Pride TrufflesLi-Lac Chocolates Is it rainbow washing for the company? The Internet says no. “6. Inclusive and Friendly Atmosphere: The business is openly LGBTQ+ friendly and offers wheelchair accessible amenities, creating a welcoming environment for a diverseContinue reading “Political Food, Photography”

Animals of the outside world. What’s the Story, Wishbone? Documentary on the TV show. Do you remember? Website has it available in various ways. I saw it this week on my PBS station. ~~~ When your name is Goldy, you shine. The original motivation for lessons was to determine if jumping was still viable. TheContinue reading “A Road Paved with Goldy Sparkles, Pondering a Lesson Plan”

Horses of the outside world. Congratulations to Double Crown winner Golden Tempo & his entire team. ~~~ GoldyRosewood Stables6 June 2026 What I’m working on this week. Hands. Working on keeping a contact from the beginning. Previous Horse and I would warm-up on the buckle, at a walk, trot, & canter. I was much betterContinue reading “The Goldy Touch, Hunter/Jumper Lesson”

Awareness of the outside world. Michael Harriot calls it 250 Years of White Independence, Insta 5 June. Others are of a similar mind. Nantucket Current: Unitarian Church Cancels Fourth Of July Celebration In Political Protest, Rev. Erin Splaine, May 28, 2026. ~~~ After several years, wildlife has found a way into the treat bin atContinue reading “Treat Security”

Awareness of the outside world. Is there a word for massively mis-targeted marketing? Recent mail pile included an expensive non-standard envelope in fancy cream paper. Return address bore a name that I will not dignify by repeating. My thought, I don’t care what the price was, you paid way too much for that mailing list.Continue reading “Barn Cleaning, Whether I Want To Or Not”

Art of the outside world. The Movable Book Society named their awards for Lothar Meggendorfer. “Lothar Meggendorfer is known as the father of the Pop-Up Book. While many types of movable books came before him, Lothar is credited as inventing the Pop-Up book as we think of it today.” UKy: Richardson Collection of Movable Books,Continue reading “Pop Up Cube Card, Paper Art”