Author Archives: Virtual Brush Box

Pavement of the outside world. The Guardian: The unexpected beauty of manhole covers around the world – in pictures, 2015. ~~~ Cairo tiling is a mathematical tesseract based on paving stones in Cairo. (I think, see below.) The Internet abounds with graphic examples of Cairo tiling. Photos of the source pavement were harder to find.Continue reading “Cairo Tiling, Math Art”

Had an idea for a fiction scenario. Decided it was too full of stereotypes to be let out in public. Not the fault of the inspiration, which was a video by Ludo Liu, YouTube: Downtown Cairo Egypt – 4K immersive morning walk. ~~~ ArtPlayBirmingham AL, USASeptember 2024 Onwards!Katherine

Images of the outside world. World Food Photography Awards. ~~~ I asked the nice man at the Mediterranean market for Egyptian food. He said fava beans and led me to this. Label says Egyptian. Small print says Product of United Arab Emirates. Tasty. Interesting flavor & better texture than the mushy mess that I usuallyContinue reading “Bean Can, Food Photography”

Today’s topic – puzzles and choices. NYT, 23 March 2025. Some clues are easier than others. How The Sausage Is Made These were supposed to be spread over three Outside World introductions this week. Between the dog & my foot, Monday ended up being a long day. I did not have the brain space toContinue reading “It’s All Outside World Today, Games Edition”

Sad news. ~ ~ ~ We are dogless. Rose is now eating treats with Jasmine, her sister from another mother. [Jasmine & Rose Fan Club] December 2022 to April 2025 ~ ~ ~ Further details, for those who want. ~ ~ ~ The speed was not unexpected, given the sudden onset. [Rose Finds Her Voice]Continue reading “Once Again, Life With Dog”

Turns out it is broken. “There is an acute oblique fracture of the fifth metatarsal neck with mild medial displacement of the distal fracture fragment.” Per doc at Urgent Care yesterday. Am waiting on orthopedic appointment & probably a boot. Pictured here with another, sturdier brace that we had around the house. Have ordered aContinue reading “Foot Fashion, Morning Walk Stories”

Awareness of the outside world. We are on a Costco learning curve. Buying in bulk means either items that are a large amount in a short time, for example carrots, or small amounts with a long shelf life, for example store brand soy sauce. [Walking] ~~~ Milton is on a diet. He’s hungry. Milton’s hayContinue reading “New Barn Chore”