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Riding Journal Awareness of the outside world. Tau Day.~~~ [Tertium Quid] Folks at the clinic were surprised to find out that Rodney is 22 years old. Yeah, he looks good for his age. Plus, he’s had it pretty easy the last 10 years. I know. I was there. [Clinic Report] Anyway. It got me thinkingContinue reading “Tertium Quid, Redux”

Images Awareness of the outside world. BBC: In pictures: Strawberry Moon rises, June 25, 2021~~~ ~~~Process notes. Last week, linear and radial gradient from Inkscape. [Summer Words] This week, I clinked on another button and found mesh gradient. I still don’t have a good “handle” on what it is or how to use it. (ThatContinue reading “Blog Logo, Mesh Gradient”

Words IntroMy comment game has been lax. [Comment Policy] My apologies for … 1) The major gap in 2020. 2) The delay in catching up for several weeks in 2021. 3) Any future delays & gaps. PersonalIt would convenient to blame the pandemic. In truth, inertia is a demon I wrestle with, particularly when I amContinue reading “State of the Blog, Blanket Apology For My Comment Response”

Fit To Ride Awareness of the outside world. The Brothers Brick: LEGO prototype brick made from recycled plastic is a leap towards sustainable goals [News].~~~ Capezio Canvas Split-Sole Hanami Ballet Shoe from Applause Dancewear. It was an exhaustive shopping experience. Me: Ballet shoes for class at Dance Foundation. Store clerk: These. (Hands me shoes). Me:Continue reading “New Shoes, Not for the Horse!”

Riding Journal Awareness of the outside world. Written as a Juneteenth thread. Applies broadly to any intrusive personal query, “Answer the question ‘If you could ask a Black friend any question, no holds barred, what would it be?’ And then find a book or two that answers that question, because we’ve already answered it.” @BrittneyMMorrisContinue reading “Fleet Footwear For The Fleet Of Foot”

Riding Journal Awareness of the outside world. Assume you are a het woman. Would you rather be in a locker room with gay women or straight men? Other inclinations may adjust as needed to answer.~~~ Went to watch friend have lesson at Stepping Stone Farm. (Waves hi.) I watched several riders. A few times IContinue reading “Saddle Seat Summer, Or Not”

Riding Journal Awareness of the outside world. Belated. Didn’t want mix IRL with fiction on Saturday. The drought post made more sense yesterday. So, thoughts for next year. Vox: Juneteenth, explained, Cineas, updated 2021. The Root: Make Juneteenth Great Again: The Caucasians’ Guide to Celebrating Juneteenth, Harriot, 2021. Assist to Whatever for the Root post.Continue reading “When Life Gives You Rain, II”