Author Archives: Virtual Brush Box

That Moment When You Remember You Are On A School Horse

Riding Awareness of the outside world. AL.com: Hunting for Appalachiosaurus, apex predator of ancient Alabama, Pillion, Nov. 15, 2021.~~~ At my Hunter barn lesson last week, School Horse and I cantered(!) several laps of the outside crossrails. Go us! I was trying my darnedest not to interfere with my hands. [New Lesson Horse, Same Issues] AsContinue reading “That Moment When You Remember You Are On A School Horse”

Dubious Hay Snacks

Horsekeeping Awareness of the outside world. The article discusses cows in Arizona. Can horses elsewhere be far behind? Civil Eats: Could Climate Change Put an End to Arizona’s Alfalfa Heyday? Moran, September 15, 2021.~~~ Hay served. Rejected. Leftover hay on floor. Rejected. Uneaten hay in muck bucket. Accepted. Rodney does the same thing. Stay safe. StayContinue reading “Dubious Hay Snacks”

No Stirrup November, No Stirrups Not On Purpose

Riding Awareness of the outside world. Nola.com: Watch 105-year-old Julia ‘Hurricane’ Hawkins run 100 meters at Louisiana Senior Games. Pierce, Nov 6, 2021. For interview video, People.com 105-Year-Old Julia Hawkins Sets World Record for Age Group in 100-Meter Run: ‘It Was Wonderful’, Hahn, November 10, 2021. Not her first rodeo. LSU: 101-year-old LSU alumna andContinue reading “No Stirrup November, No Stirrups Not On Purpose”

For Reference, Graphic Boolean Operators I, The Basics

Images Awareness of the outside world. Speaking of intersections, enjoy Venn diagram humor at Indexed.~~~ A design choice one does not have with pen and paper. Been trying to learn these Inkscape commands so I can use them. Feel free to point out any errors or jump in with clarifications or offer clever tips onContinue reading “For Reference, Graphic Boolean Operators I, The Basics”

The Bench, First Draft, Fiction

Words Note. I’ve heard that fiction should stand on its own. OTOH, I can’t let this go without explanation. I see the middle as 8 – 12 interrelated mini-stories. This is a start. (Photo)~~~ ~~~ First park worker: “Hey Judson, where did this bench come from?” Second park worker: “What do you mean, it’s alwaysContinue reading “The Bench, First Draft, Fiction”

Flying Low, Walk Report, DragonCon Virtual 5K

Fit To Ride Awareness of the outside world. Run (walk) supports Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta.~~~ The Virtual WalkDragon Con Hustle: Ascent!Dates, Official – Monday, August 23, 2021 – Monday, September 13, 2021Date, Me – Saturday & Sunday, September 18 & 19, 2021*Place – Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport & pastureDistance – 3.59 milesTime –Continue reading “Flying Low, Walk Report, DragonCon Virtual 5K”