Virtual Brush Box

Writing Graphic

Writing About Writing, Miscellaneous Visuals A graphic to go with the website [Branding Without Having A Brand]. Process notes. Because I conflated the blog post with the business content, I used horse colors for a business graphic. Milton, red; Rodney, green. The thick black lines are to tone down the Christmas effect. I’ll haveContinue reading “Writing Graphic”

Branding Without Having A Brand

Writing About Writing ttdr: I have a writing website, willwriteforfeed.com. I don’t know what to do with it. Blink and a year goes by. What Have I Done? Reviving my writing career is going even more slowly than progress with the horses, which I would not have said was possible. About this time lastContinue reading “Branding Without Having A Brand”

What Does Your Phone Say About You? Instagram Recap, June 2019

Photography Posts through mid-June 2019 from my blog Instagram account, @myvirtualbrushbox. Previous [Looking Back, Milton & Moonlight, Instagram Recap, April 2019]. Posts By Subject Five Horse – Milton 3, Rodney 1, Other 1 One Horse Adjacent – hay trip Two Cat One Other – roses Posts By Location One Home – tabby kittens OneContinue reading “What Does Your Phone Say About You? Instagram Recap, June 2019”

Philosophical Reflections, Rider

Last week, I talked about coming to terms with the horses we have [Philosophical Reflections Following My Post-Show Snit]. It is equally true that I need to come to terms with the rider I am at any given moment. I know folks are not happy with the speed I have brought Milton along. I can’t sayContinue reading “Philosophical Reflections, Rider”

Milton Wishes For A Time Machine

Me: You had trouble keeping your marbles on the table at the last show [Mid-South]. Milton: It was a very exciting place. I got very excited. Me: This is the second time you have done well in the lead up and then gone to the show and lost your shit. Milton: What can I say.Continue reading “Milton Wishes For A Time Machine”

Milton Went To Watch

The Gray Wonder Schooling Show (Hunter/Jumper) El Gezira Riding Academy Harpersville, AL, USA Saturday, June 8, 2019 Non-compete A surprise horse show experience! Milton’s first h/j show. My first in over a decade. Change of Plans A rainy Saturday morning put our scheduled schooling in jeopardy. So, while the horses digested their breakfast, weContinue reading “Milton Went To Watch”

Milton’s First Oxer

Grey Wonder, Jumping Diary Ascending oxer. His mouth is open because his mouth is always open. He is always “Talking.” Milton has many opinions that he feels the need to express. The lines back to the handler are actually loose. Also this one. Measured 2″1″. This is the height we will need for theContinue reading “Milton’s First Oxer”