Awareness of the outside worlds. One small step, 56 years today. Also Apollo-Soyuz, 50 years ago last week. General perspective, “Leonov surprised his U.S. counterparts with squeeze tubes labeled as containing vodka — in reality, they were filled with borscht (cold beet soup). ‘The best part of a good dinner is not what you eat,Continue reading “I-Wish-I-Could-Draw Graphic Memoir, School Segment”
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Five Years Later
“Another one to read in five years … I can tell you one thing, it’s not going to look like 2019.” [Mood on Monday, When This Is Over] I posted this on 20 July 2020, five years ago tomorrow. I was convinced of my thesis. How could we go through a global pandemic not have thingsContinue reading “Five Years Later”
Water Study, Recurring Guest Star Photography
Awareness of the outside world. PetaPixel: Photographers Build the World’s Largest Remote Observatory, Gray, Jul 11, 2025. ~~~ Photos by Greg WalcottKymulga Grist MillTalladega County ALJuly 2025 Onwards!Katherine
Lesson and Thoughts Thereon
Awareness of the outside world. In celebration of World Emoji Day, a reminder that communication can misfire. “Appearance historically differs greatly across platforms. Use with caution.” Emojipedia: Face with Rolling Eyes Emoji Meaning. Screenshot taken 15 July 2025. ~~~ BubbaStepping Stone FarmSaddle Seat BarnJuly 2025 For my saddle seat lesson I was offered Optimist orContinue reading “Lesson and Thoughts Thereon”
Evening Lesson
Awareness of the outside world. University of Glascow: Cosmic ceilidh dance set to celebrate historic science discovery, 11 July 2025. Dance & physics, why not? ~~~ RazzyThe Hunter PlaceJuly 2025 Onwards!Katherine
Milton’s Yearly Drama
Awareness of the outside world. ClickFix. Fake CAPTCHAs are being used to infiltrate computers. These are the ‘Are you a robot?’ questions. Oy. I think (?) it mainly attacks Windows machines. The authentication process includes keystrokes and certification strings. I’m still clicking on traffic lights. Basically, trust nothing. Hat tip to the social media postContinue reading “Milton’s Yearly Drama”
Adventures in Horsekeeping, The Chamber Pot
Awareness of the outside world. Mattel: Barbie® Introduces First-Ever Barbie Doll with Type 1 Diabetes to Expand Representation and Inspire More Children, July 8th, 2025. ~~~ I am not showing you the inside of this bucket on purpose. You are welcome. What happened? Milton eats his hay out of purpose-dedicated muck buckets. [New Equipment, PurpleContinue reading “Adventures in Horsekeeping, The Chamber Pot”