The Basement, A Fictional Reality

Words   Preliminary Material: 1) Some of this is true. Some is for humorous effect. Some is both. 2) It’s all your fault. You know who you are. Stay safe. Stay sane. Katherine Walcott ~~~ “You weren’t as much of a bitch as I thought you were.” That’s why my first boyfriend decided to goContinue reading “The Basement, A Fictional Reality”

Strolling By The Lake, Virtual Peachtree 10K, November 2020

Fit To Ride   Awareness of the outside world. Waiting. Waiting for the outcome of The Great Thanksgiving Migration. Waiting for the changing of the guard. Waiting for the next crisis. Waiting for the next horror. Plus ça change, plus c’est la même chose. ~~~ Peachtree Road Race 10k Official – November 26-29, 2020 MyContinue reading “Strolling By The Lake, Virtual Peachtree 10K, November 2020”

Weekend Update, Thanksgiving 2020

Riding Journal   Awareness of the outside world. “Jane, you ignorant slut.” It’s a horrible line. I’d be appalled by it today. I’m all for language change in the service of inclusion. Yet, this line still amuses me. Partly, in the skit Jane Curtin was capable of feeding Dan Akroyd his own eyeballs; partly, nostalgiaContinue reading “Weekend Update, Thanksgiving 2020”

The Finish, Virtual Trail Report, Tevis Sippy Cup, Milton, Mile 100, November 2020

Riding Journal   Awareness of the outside world. World Aids Day, CDC: HIV in the US: At A Glance. ~~~ Overall Second horse in the clubhouse! Milestones Finish line. Mile 100. Daily Log We are were doing our rides in 1/3 or 1/2-mile laps around our pasture. Link to standings, Doctor Whooves, Major Milton, All.Continue reading “The Finish, Virtual Trail Report, Tevis Sippy Cup, Milton, Mile 100, November 2020”

Mood On Monday, Reconsidering The Public Hug, Repost

Thoughts   Over on Whatever, John Scalzi considers personal boundaries in the future, “So: far fewer hugs in general, and in particular with people I don’t know well. While we’re at it, I’ll be fine with a lot fewer handshakes as well.” Whatever: The End of Casual Hugging(?) Below, I have reposted my discussion ofContinue reading “Mood On Monday, Reconsidering The Public Hug, Repost”

Commercial Horses, Pharmacology and Trucks

Images   Awareness of the outside world. Charitable giving or PR moves? You decide, Novo Nordisk: Grants and Corporate Giving , Chevy Cares. ~~~ Rybelsus – Trotting Riders Video capture from iSpot: RYBELSUS Wake Up, November 13, 2020. Animation shows two pleasure riders trotting past, wearing helmets! Okay, there’s some tack confusion. They are dressedContinue reading “Commercial Horses, Pharmacology and Trucks”