Author Archives: Virtual Brush Box

In Which I Remember France and Find Myself in Google Books

Back in 1995, I contributed a sidebar, “A Moment In Paris,” to Travelers’ Tales France, O’Reilly et al. eds., page 17. The chapter is “River of Light” by Mort Rosenblum, an excerpt from The Secret Life of the Seine, 1995, MR: Books. In 2002, the book was been reissued (reprinted? updated?) with a new cover,Continue reading “In Which I Remember France and Find Myself in Google Books”

Wanting It To Be Over and Other Unhelpful Things To Think Before A Horse Show

More rattling on about my nerves. Documenting the process. No answers. Someday we’ll all look back on this and laugh? Maybe it will help someone else feel that they are not alone? Although, I don’t wish this on anyone. As expected, the show went fine. [Bringing in the Year with Blues] As expected, I wasContinue reading “Wanting It To Be Over and Other Unhelpful Things To Think Before A Horse Show”

Bringing in the Year with Blues, Show Report, Spring Fun Show

On the day of the show, dude had a full dance card. We staged a reenactment later. Stepping Stone Farm Spring Fun ShowChelsea ALSaturday 18 March 2023 Transformer (Optimus)10. Academy Adult WTC Showmanship – 1st of 211. Academy Adult WTC Equitation – 1st of 2Thank you to Sharon Gray and Whitney Cook for Optimus. HaltersContinue reading “Bringing in the Year with Blues, Show Report, Spring Fun Show”

Stall Rest Chronicles 22 March, Lunch Is Served

Explanation. We have a horse on stall rest following colic surgery. This has taken over the blog. Mostly. [Begin, Phase IV] Third month post surgeryWeek 2 of four weeks pasture rest Sheldon, what did we say about being a nicer friend?Leonard, what did we say about being a gullible weenie? The Anything Can Happen Recurrence, BBT:Continue reading “Stall Rest Chronicles 22 March, Lunch Is Served”

Stall Rest Chronicles 21 March, The New Is No News

Explanation. We have a horse on stall rest following colic surgery. This has taken over the blog. Mostly. [Begin, Phase IV] Third month post surgeryTwo weeks at clinic DONEFour weeks of at-home stall rest DONEFour weeks of paddock rest DONEStarting week 2 of four weeks pasture rest Horses go out in the morning. They graze. HorsesContinue reading “Stall Rest Chronicles 21 March, The New Is No News”