Author Archives: Virtual Brush Box

Blogs of the outside world. Time & Miles: Day 5: Over the Mountains. Third section of the post has thoughts on sustainable tourism by someone who lives it. Trip mentioned previously. The wonders of vicarious travel. Enjoyed the description immensely alongside zero interest in being there. [Saddlebred Supplies II] ~~~ Can I maintain horse blogContinue reading “In Which I Fuss About Future Content, State of the Blog”

Awareness of the outside world. USA-NPN: Status Of Spring, How does this year’s start of spring compare to “normal”? March 3, 2026. “Phenology is nature’s calendar—when cherry trees bloom, when a robin builds its nest and when leaves turn color in the fall.” About. ~~~ First flower of spring. Seen at Heardmont Park during theContinue reading “First Flower, Fitness Photography”

Awareness of the outside world. Equi Pages: Due to Iran conflict: planes to Doha have to turn around with grooms in the air, 28.02.2026 Tönjes. Equi Pages: Philipp Weishaupt: “Getting grooms and horses safely from Qatar” 01.03.2026, Wehrmann. Hat tip to G. ~~~ Bentley, aka First HorseMid 1980sPhotographer: Deborah Rubin Same horse. Different mood. [BestContinue reading “Dressage Back In The Day, Flashback Photo”

Awareness of the outside world. The Fish Doorbell is now active for the 2026 season. ~~~ Awhile back, I talked about a saddle seat lesson expanding to fill the entire day. [Have You Got All Day? Anatomy of A Saddle Seat Lesson] Is a jumper lesson the same? Short answer, yes. Takes Less Time Less toContinue reading “Still Takes All Day, Jumping”

Awareness of the outside world. The Strauss Center: Strait of Hormuz – Geography. ~~~ Morning walks with the horses are not the same as strolls in the park. Physically yes; mentally, not so much. Alone. I walk. I think. I don’t think. I use GPS to count the laps. “I simply kept walking until theContinue reading “Different Strolls, Morning Walk Stories”

Weather of the outside world. MnDot: Name a Snowplow Class of 2026 & Chicago.gov: Chicago Shovels. ~~~ We are moving out of blanket season around here. No blankets since Monday night, a week ago. As with many things, the transition periods are the most work. Cold weather. Blankets on. Perhaps swap around. Occasionally remove toContinue reading “Taking The Blankets Off, Horsekeeping”

Art of the outside world. Haus des Papiers. ~~~ Hand Embossed Star Inspiration. Online presentation by Carol DuBosch for the Washington Calligraphers Guild. Process Notes Not so much a design as trying out the technique. For more. DuBosch offers a online recording that is probably similar to what I saw. Price seems reasonable for thoseContinue reading “Embossed Star, Paper Art”