Author Archives: Virtual Brush Box

Nature photos of the outside world. “When the intrepid traveler confronted a picturesque vista, he would turn his back to it, whip out his Claude Glass, then manipulate it so that its reflecting surface formed an ephemeral, well-composed painting.” The Alps: A Human History from Hannibal to Heidi and Beyond, by Stephen O’Shea (Norton 2017),Continue reading “Bushes of Railroad Park, Photography”

Awareness of the outside world. The link is a for a post about authors but I figure the principles apply elsewhere. Two points I found interesting. Conversation may come before the money request. Generate your own AI test letter as a way to be forewarned about the style. Whatever: Reminder: Scammers Are Out There PretendingContinue reading “Soft Progress, Wrist Update”

Animals of the outside world. AKC: Snoopy Facts You May Not Know, Haid, Oct 06, 2025. Hat tip to Life, the Universe, and Everything: Random Stuff, again. ~~~ Started strong. After I was cleared for all activities, my first communication was to ask about a lesson. [Wrist Update] Had lesson. [A Lovely Lesson] A few daysContinue reading “Cat Pause in the Lesson Schedule”

Awareness of the outside world. Gizmodo: Finally, Some Good News in the Fight Against Cancer, The American Cancer Society’s annual report found that 70% of patients now survive at least five years after diagnosis. Lapointe, January 15, 2026. Hat tip to G. ~~~ Milton has returned to off-lead for the entire morning walk. This isContinue reading “To Lead or Not To Lead, Morning Walk Stories”

Awareness of the outside world. ABC 33/40: Vigil held in Birmingham, Scarano, January 8, 2026. Did not attend (just restarted driving). My point is that a demonstration was held over 1000 miles away (1045 miles by Google Maps) in a deeply red state. The world is smaller than it used to be. ~~~ “Fertilior segesContinue reading “Grass Is Always Greener, Equine Edition”

Art of the outside world. Colossal: LEGO Bricks Transform into Letterforms in the International Design Project ‘A2Z’, Mothes 2025. ~~~ Colors: Deconstructed Mauve & Navy Blue. Color Comments: Mauve is between purple & pink. My color wheel was not behaving. Have one of each. With navy, I had too much choice. I picked one. ThisContinue reading “Colorwork Alphabet, M & N, Art”

Awareness of the outside world. Travel Advisory, “Level 4 – Do not travel.” Travel.State.Gov: Russia. For perspective, “Terrorists are very likely to try and carry out attacks in the US.” Gov.UK: USA>Safety and Security. ~~~ “Seventy-five percent of an experience was better than never having the experience.” [Going Virtually] I was having a text exchangeContinue reading “Thoughts On Looking Online, Writing”