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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”

Beaming with Bemer Blanket

Horsekeeping Awareness of the outside world. Hunter Barn lesson yesterday. At some point, I am going to stop thinking that I can get anything useful done afterwards. Good lesson. Brain is sludge. Fortunately main part of post was already done.~~~ Horses got to try the hot new thing. Bemer Equine Yes, please. When you’re aContinue reading “Beaming with Bemer Blanket”

New Lesson Horse, Same Issues

Riding Awareness of the outside world. AL.com: Ancient Alabama once had mountains taller than Everest, PIllion, Nov. 08, 2021.~~~ Rode a new horse in my Hunter Barn lesson last week. Horse shall henceforth be know as Secundus, for obvious reasons. Fixed the canter transitions from the previous lesson. [Remnants of Saddle Seat] I know thisContinue reading “New Lesson Horse, Same Issues”

Best Seat In The House

Riding Awareness of the outside world. Borders opening. Lawyers, Guns & Money: Finally, Loomis, Nov 8, 2021. State & home county to orange/substantial. Birmingham’s county to yellow/moderate. CDC COVID Data Tracker. Progress. Let’s hope it sticks.~~~ I didn’t spend the ENTIRE weekend living vicariously in Murfreesboro TN or Hamilton GA (or Pell City AL orContinue reading “Best Seat In The House”