Author Archives: Virtual Brush Box

Awareness of the outside world. I was this many years old when I learned (or forgot & relearned) the difference. Memorial Day, died in service. Armed Forces Day, active and former. Veteran’s Day, all veterans, with emphasis on living veterans. History.Com: How is Armed Forces Day different from Veterans Day and Memorial Day? & Hisotry.com:Continue reading “Halterless Horses, Morning Walk Stories”

Awareness of the outside world. In honor of Memorial Day, the uncle I never met, Pilot 2nd Lt. Thomas Tuttle Killed in Jet Airplane Crash (1958). My father says Tommy would have absolutely been in the astronaut corps had he lived. ~~~ Milton is perturbed. First, some background. The living area of the run-in shed/barnContinue reading “Crisis in the Feed Corner, The Equine Version of Tempest in a Teapot, Horsekeeping”

Cardboard art of the outside world. THE ARTS BOARD FOR CARDBOARD: conTemporary sculpture: James Grashow & My Modern Met: Gallery Walls Are Transformed Into Exquisitely Ornate Art Made of Cardboard, Sara Barnes, June 22, 2023. ~~~ “Everlasting Ember”Alabama School of Fine ArtsSculpting the Wild Magic City Art ConnectionSloss FurnacesApril 24-26, 2026 “CHALLENGE. Utilize a primaryContinue reading “Everlasting Ember, Horse Statue, Art”

Fiction of the outside world. “As a science fiction writer I really fucking resent tech bros for ruining the phrase ‘artificial intelligence.’ 80 years of it being all about cool androids and interesting computers destroyed by five years of ‘Spicy autocorrect making everything shittier for money.’ NEVER FORGIVE.” Bluesky, @scalzi.com, 22 May 2026. Preach! “TheContinue reading “Fiction Adventure”

Awareness of the outside world. CNN: Incredible images from the Sony World Photography Awards 2026 unveiled, Guy, Apr 16, 2026. WPO: Sony World Photography Awards 2026: Overall winners announced, Siemaszko-Chambers, 1 month ago. Hat tip to M. ~~~ Photo by Greg WalcottShelby County AlabamaJuly 2025 I’ve always liked the vibe in this photo. Not ourContinue reading “Field Moment, Recurring Guest Star Photography”

Horses of the outside world. Equestrian statues by Kees van Tilburg. ~~~ SkittlesStepping Stone Farm14 May 2026 Came out to the barn to enjoy an outside lunch before a lesson. Had company. Onwards!Katherine

Awareness of the outside world. Less ‘hill I will die on.’ More ‘garden I will tend to.’ Sentiment by @beaukorylak (Instagram) from repost by @thison0verhere, 18 May 2026 (Instagram). ~~~ GoldyRosewood Stables13 May 2026 Milestone, Advocated For Self I can only jump small crossrails? [All That Glitters] Very well, I will jump small crossrails. IContinue reading “Goldy Standard, H/J Lesson”