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State of the Blog, Watermarks Theory

Blogging About Blogging I’ve probably put more thought into this than warranted for a small, amateur blog. What can I say, I started in newspapers. Journalism habits die hard. I’m not running a photography business. I will not lose money if my photos float around the Internet. However, I would be interested in trackingContinue reading “State of the Blog, Watermarks Theory”

Rodney’s Jumping History, A Short List

Jumping Diary Note. Originally this was the second half of yesterday’s post. On one hand, too much of a downer, wanted to let yesterday’s victory have its own space. On the other hand, wanted to keep the record now that I’ve assembled the links. So, second post. Our Jumping History Partly because I can’t resistContinue reading “Rodney’s Jumping History, A Short List”

(Re)Starting Small

Jumping Diary Raised pole, trot fence. No actually leaping. All parties definitely in jump mode. Excellent approach and attitude. You know, if when this ever comes together, it’s not clear who is going to be more obnoxiously impossible to live with – horse or rider. In order to take advantage ofContinue reading “(Re)Starting Small”

The Magnetic Attraction of Saddlebreds

Adventures in Saddle Seat Enjoy the ride. To fund her shows this year, and to promote the versatility of the American Saddlebred, Sheila Palmer, aka Saddlebred Addict [Archives] has designed these display magnets and stickers. Available starting today at her Etsy shop, AnimatedTrot, Digital Artwork. Photo provided by artist. Border added for postContinue reading “The Magnetic Attraction of Saddlebreds”

Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler

Random Images The world is vast & weird. Not caught from an actual Mardi Gras parade. I have never been to one. These are from a work convention in New Orleans that used Mardi Gras as a theme. Let the good times roll. At least until midnight tonight. Thought For Tomorrow. Lest weContinue reading “Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler”

Soggy Week Ahead

Blogging About Blogging Let’s Get Meta Posts may be disjointed this week. Show planned last weekend. Due to incredible amounts of rain, show moved. New facility is large and awkward to work at. Rodney would be overwhelmed. The goal is to give him confidence in a show environment, not to blow a fuse.Continue reading “Soggy Week Ahead”

My Spirit Animal, LEGO Horse NYC

Celebrating Art, Random Images The world is vast & weird. LEGO Store, Flatiron District 200 5th Ave, New York, NY Photos, Red Tricycle – Just Opened: The LEGO Store Flatiron District by rtmimioconnor, 2014 Slideshow, Mommy Poppins – Enjoy Hands-on Building Fun at the Brand-new Flatiron Lego Store by Stephanie Ogozalek, 2014 History,Continue reading “My Spirit Animal, LEGO Horse NYC”