Author Archives: Virtual Brush Box

Awareness of the outside world. African History Extra: The medieval Knights of Ethiopia: a history of the Horse in the northern Horn of Africa (1000-1900CE), Samuel, Jun 15, 2025. ~~~ “I feel like I’ve just been treading water at best. I admit, that’s better than drowning. But I’d really like to swim.” The Backyard HorseContinue reading “Varieties of Victory”

Awareness of the outside world. Anecdotal news from the measles front. Since we are in – let’s call it upper middle age – husband looked into the necessity of getting a measles booster. Doc asked that he get tested first, so that they would not have to use a shot if he didn’t need it.Continue reading “Keep ’em Guessing, Morning Walk Stories”

Awareness of the outside world. Audubon: What Nesting Materials Are Safe for Birds? Langas 2019. I used to toss my comb leavings out the window into the woods. Bird folks say this is a bad idea. ~~~ Finding the right residence is tough. Location – Overhang of horse trailer. Rejected as unsuitable, for unspecified birdContinue reading “Apartment Hunting, Bird Version”

Art of the outside world. National Postal Museum: Alphabetilately. Images, NPM: Visit the Online Exhibition. ~~~ C is for color. “This coif is a fine example of blackwork, a style of needlework popular in England in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. It was worked with a single colour of silk, usually black, butContinue reading “C Is For Color, C Is For Cerise, Colorwork Alphabet, Art”

Awareness of the outside world. Never post anything online that you wouldn’t want to see the next morning on a billboard on your way to work. ~~~ Screenshot showing major traffic spike on 12 May 2025. Over 2000 hits. A second page shows all of the views taking place between 1 and 3 in theContinue reading “Stat Spike, State Of The Blog”

Awareness of the outside world. “I’ve learned over the years that when something’s happening, good or bad, to just keep shooting.” Charlie Mann, Chronicle of the Horse: Behind The Photo: The Great Save, Calvert 2023. ~~~ Limestone ParkAlabaster AL USAMay 2025 Technical Notes Phone Camera. Taken while husband was being artistic with big camera. [RecurringContinue reading “Sunrise In Mist, Photography”

Awareness of the outside world. “Cranksgiving is a food drive on two wheels.” Cranksgiving. Over 100 rides thoughout the US, taking place September to November. We are going to try. Means I need to get back on a bicycle. ~~~ I’m terrible with names. I worked with a guy named Don. I called him DanContinue reading “Greeting Whatsername”