Author Archives: Virtual Brush Box

Fiction of the outside world. “My uncle Jake, reclusive billionaire owner of the third-largest chain of parking structures in North America … Uncle Jake had given people a place to park a car. CNBC solved this lack-of-drama problem by bringing on a reporter from Parking Magazine, the trade rag of the National Parking Association—and yes,Continue reading “Looking for Faces in the Parking Lot, Writing”

Awareness of the outside world. Girl Scout Brownies. I was one, briefly. The website lists six levels: Daisies, Brownies, Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors, Ambassadors. Is this new, or was I not in the program long enough to learn about them? ~~~ Brownie from Michelle’s Chocolate Lab. A near miss. Included because I don’t hate it. WithContinue reading “Taking a Bite Out of Food Photography”

Awareness of the outside world. One Bud Wiser: So You Want to Horse Show in Canada August 2025. Old hat to some folks. I found it fascinating. ~~~ Stopped by an Interscholastic Equestrian Association last week. High school & grade school riders, horses by draw, and way too many kids with the exact same outfit.Continue reading “Checking Out What The Kids Are Up To These Days”

Animals of the outside world. Braymere Custom Saddlery: Zoo Dogs. ~~~ BoogieStepping Stone FarmSaddle seat lessonAugust 2025 Today’s revelation is that horses have two sides. ASBs go straight. If they are on a circle – say in a small covered ring – they go straight. At any point on the circle, their bodies are alongContinue reading “New Ears for August and a Profound Lesson Realization”

Awareness of the outside world. How can someone who benefits from the Loving decision (interracial marriage 1967) be against Obergefell (two people marriage 2015)? 14th amendment for me but not for thee. ~~~ Milton’s chief minion stays amused during foot soaking. [The Year of the Foot Continues] Staring into a bucket-sized abyss. Rodney says, I help!Continue reading “The Year of the Foot, Minion Photography”

Awareness of the outside world. “AI-Free. No AI was used in the research or writing of this book.” Front matter from Rope, How a Bundle of Twisted Fibers Became the Backbone of Civilization, by Tim Queeney (St. Martins 2025). That notice is a new one on me. ~~~ Giving myself space to be cranky today.Continue reading “Gotcha Day Grumps”

Awareness of the outside world. Whats happening in the art world? Do you have a favorite museum? A favorite artist? A craft we should know about? ISO ideas for Sunday headers. ~~~ Goldwork is a form of embroider using metallic threads. String or Nothing: GOLD FISH! All gold is kinda a lot. I’d say that’sContinue reading “Colorwork Alphabet, G is for Gold, G is for Goldwork, Art”