Author Archives: Virtual Brush Box

Awareness of the outside world. JAC: Jackson Hole Airport Becomes First DarkSky Certified Airport in the World, 17th April 2025. ~~~ Repost [Whip Hand, Wordless Wednesday] Milton is driving again. In this most recent iteration, he has hitched 3 times, and trotted over the weekend. He is slowly getting getting back to where we were pre-pause.Continue reading “Milton Marches Along”

Awareness of the outside world. “Greyhound Lines, Inc. does not consent to, or provide permission for, warrantless and/or suspicionless immigration enforcement activities on its buses or in its non-public property at bus stations.” Greyhound: Our Policy on Warrantless Bus Searches. Also, Greyhound: Your Rights & Rules on Board. Go Greyhound! Hat tip, @drneuro.bsky.social, May 4,Continue reading “Current Lap Count, Morning Walks & Foot Update”

Awareness of the outside world. Happy Square Root day! Unlike Pi day, this works for both US & International date styles. Furthermore, “Only 9 dates every century qualify to be a Square Root Day.” timeanddate: Fun Holiday – Square Root Day. ~~~ I was going to be gloomy about how long it’s been since I’veContinue reading “Barn Life, Helmet Edition”

Awareness of the outside world. May The 4th be with you. I admit to wandering away from the franchise in recent years, but the first will always have a place in my heart. “A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away….” ~~~ Bird Watching and En Plein Air Painting EventTaught by Timothy JoeTheContinue reading “Wallace Center En Plein Air Workshop, In Which I Try Painting Outdoors and Decide Not To Quit My Day Job”

Art of the outside world. National Hat Museum. It appears to have closed. End of an Era. Website has many photos, many hats. ~~~ Last year I showed in a fancy Derby Day hat. [Hey Kids, Let’s Put On A Show] Here is how it was made. First, a huge thank you to my personalContinue reading “Custom Couture, Making My Derby Day Helmet Hat”

Photography of the outside world. From friend, fellow blogger, & frequent contributor Life, the Universe, and Everything. “Please vote for my photo in the America’s Favorite Photos competition. It’s water droplets on a daisy. Voting starts May 4th.” LU&E: LtU&E: Photo contest. ~~~ CreekShelby County AL USAApril 2025 Technical Notes Phone camera. Went out withContinue reading “Creek In Spring, Photography”

Awareness of the outside world. ❤️. [Over The Years] ~~~ Years ago, I was standing at the side of the ring watching a rider at an event do their show jumping round. Next to me was spouse of rider. Spouse: They are really having a good trip. Me: Don’t say that. You’ll jinx it. Spouse:Continue reading “Why Horse People Are Superstitious”