Author Archives: Virtual Brush Box

Awareness of the outside world. In honor of Yom Kippur. “Forgive yourself” by Rachel Alana Falconer. FB: Circle of Women, Instagram: nazynassim. Be sure to scroll down for the entire poem. If I find the original site, will post. Hat tip to E. ~~~ Traces Leather TracesWinner’s Circle Horse Supply ASB compatible traces to synchronizeContinue reading “Saddlebred Supplies I”

Awareness of the outside world. Fix The News. “Each week, we find stories of progress from around the world.” FTN: About. Substack has a ‘Let’s see something first’ option. ~~~ We knew Milton wasn’t a good racehorse. We didn’t realize how very much not good he was. “In case you missed it, The Jockey ClubContinue reading “Milton’s Remarkable Race Record”

Awareness of the outside world. Upworthy, “Upworthy is a media brand on a mission to share uplifting stories that foster positive connections — with the community, the world and our partners.” Up: About. ~~~ That time of year. When it is autumn at night but summer in the light. When the horses have brought outContinue reading “The Plural Season”

Art of the outside world. World Famous Crochet Museum. Website is dated 2019. Trip Advisor has reviews dated 2025, TA:WFCM. ~~~ Scheduling conflicts necessitate taking a break from art class posts. Back next week. [Acrylic Class #3] Atlantic Coast Yarns, Shannon DK – 92% merino, 4% cashmere, 4% silk, #9753. Mostly because it looked prettyContinue reading “Alternative to Doomscrolling, Crochet Cat Mat, Fiber Art”

Back in the mists of time, my grandmother was recovering from surgery. History does not record the exact ailment. Or at least my 7-year-old self did not record. The bottom line was that she was fine, she was not leaking from important places, and she was supposed to stay seated as much as possible. MyContinue reading “While You’re Up, A Family Story, Writing”

Awareness of the outside world. Wetumpka Impact Crater. ~~~ Bibb Graves BridgeWetumpka AL USASeptember 2025 Coosa RiverWetumpka AL USASeptember 2025 Onwards!Katherine

Awareness of the outside world. Phys.org: The complex origin story of domestic cats: Research points to Tunisia, Jackson, April 16, 2025. Hat tip to G. ~~~ Husband Greg came out to Stepping Stone Farm with me and had a drive with Ramsay. They were stars, both horse & husband. Ramsay noticed a difference between CoachContinue reading “Husband Takes The Reins”