Author Archives: Virtual Brush Box

Awareness of the outside world. “Shelby County, which the local Republican Party calls the reddest county in America.” NPR: A former plantation becomes a space for healing, art and reparative history, Scott, June 19, 2025. This is where I live. ~~~ Out of Whole Cloth: Marking History & Making Home, 1865 – 1910“This exhibit tellsContinue reading “Historic Horse Artifacts, Wallace Center”

Awareness of the outside world. The Hollywood Reporter: Soapy “Verticals” Helping to Keep Hollywood Employed in L.A. As Film and TV Projects Leave, Kilkenny, June 12, 2025. I began following Katie because she is the daughter of a friend. I continue to do so because she writes about interesting stuff. Verticals? Hollywood decline? I hadContinue reading “Having a Hunter Moment”

Awareness of the outside world. I was this many years old when I learned. There are multiple reasons to welcome allies at a pride event. They could be allies. Or ally could be a cover for folks who are not out, who don’t feel ready to come out, or for whom it is not safeContinue reading “On Our Own, Morning Walk Stories”

Awareness of the outside world. NASA Landsat Image Gallery: One of the Largest Batteries in the World. ~~~ Seen on the path during morning walk. Raccoon? Onwards!Katherine

Art of the outside world. CBC: This flannel shirt? It’s sculptural beadwork. Why it’s called an act of resistance connecting past and present, Nico Williams says one of his favourite parts of the work is trickery involved, Ensing 2024. Artists website, Nico Williams. Hat tip to A. ~~~ B Process Notes The interior designs areContinue reading “Five-Pointed Star, Paper Art”

~~~ ✈️✈️✈️ ~~~ Muse: Hello. Writer: Mmmph. Muse: What is on the keyboard for today? Writer: Mmmph. Muse: Not happy? Writer: Not so much unhappy as blah. Muse: Do tell. Writer: They want a made-for-tv movie that they can sell to airlines for advertising. Muse: Airflight can be dramatic. Come From Away. Snakes On AContinue reading “Every Seat Has A Story, Muse and the Airplane Movie, Fiction”

Awareness of the outside world. National Baseball Hall of Fame: Photo Finish: Technology has transformed baseball photography in an instant, Walton. ~~~ Photos by Greg WalcottRickwood FieldMay 2025 GSU Tigers: Grambling State Routs Southern, Sets Up Friday Night Rematch versus FAMU “American’s Oldest Baseball Park” Rickwood Field National Baseball Hall of Fame: Rickwood Field featuresContinue reading “Take Me Out To The Ballgame, Recurring Guest Gallery, Photography”