Driving Thursday In Which My Magnanimous Gesture Turns Out To Be An Empty One Phase 1: We first discuss Greg’s driving schedule. NO conflicts. I send Coach Courtney, Stepping Stone Farm, a celebratory text. 3 organizations. 3 show schedules. No conflicts. #signfromtheuniverse The three organizations were the two driving groups, AWWCC and MTCC, & theContinue reading “Concerning Conflicts”
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What Makes You, You? A Blog Hop.
Saddle Seat Wednesday Thoughtful Equestrian posed the question What makes someone at the barn (or your trainer) think of you immediately? Since I have no one to ask around here, I turned to Coach Courtney at SSF. Response: “Whenever I see blue duct tape, I think of you.” I bring my own halter, brushes, etc.Continue reading “What Makes You, You? A Blog Hop.”
De Milton Mobile
Title from De Chelonian Mobile, The Turtle Moves, in Small Gods by Terry Pratchett. Milton had not been anywhere near the trailer in over 2 years. Walked right on. When I posted this on Instagram, I said it had been one year. I was wrong. Tempus Fugit. The next step is to get Milton’s paperworkContinue reading “De Milton Mobile”
Looking for Rodney’s Silver Lining
For future reference. Every character flaw has a corresponding virtue. I am forthright. You are inconsiderate. He is rude. I am helpful. You are pushy. He has boundary issues. I am easy-going. You are unmotivated. He is lazy. Rodney is sensitive. Those of us who have to deal with his reactions might say over-sensitive. AtContinue reading “Looking for Rodney’s Silver Lining”
Letter Art: Watercolor
Liquitex Muted Pink Acrylic Watercolor Ink Fabriano Watercolor Postcards Princeton Neptune 1/4″ Dagger Brush Sakura Pentouch White Extra Fine pen Art card by Victoria Wilson, Instagram, Facebook, Etsy Box art by Shantall Alam, Instagram, Facebook #SketchBoxMARCH Frankly, when I signed on for SketchBox, I expected more pens. Pens I can handle, kinda. Pastels &Continue reading “Letter Art: Watercolor”
State of the Blog: Going Digital
More state of my writing than state of the blog. Previous State of the Blog posts [list]. The USDF Connection piece on Mr. Meredith [Announcer] was my first with the new digital recorder, pictured. Before this, I had been using cassette tapes. Sure they are Flintstones technology but I interview from home over theContinue reading “State of the Blog: Going Digital”
Art Friday: Portrait of Rodney
Artwork by Alyssa of Four Mares. No Money. When an unexpected vet bill zeroed out her horse show money, Well That is One Way to Start the Year, she offered to paint horse and pet portraits to build her fund back up. From an handful of links, she totally captured Rodney’s look. I suspectContinue reading “Art Friday: Portrait of Rodney”