Author Archives: Virtual Brush Box

Awareness of the outside world. Easter Monday at the zoo. A tradition that began with folks who had to work on Easter. Smithsonian National Zoo: Easter Monday. ~~~ Rodney has little white spots on his coat. I was this many years old when I learned these are called Birdcatcher spots. Equine Ink: The Mystery ofContinue reading “Rodney’s Birdcatcher Spots”

Awareness of the outside world. Sesame Street. “The Museum of Modern Cookie is an art museum that specializes in showcasing the most famous works of cookie art in the world from such artists as Leonardo da Crunchy, Vincent van Dough and Edvard Munch … Among the museum’s staff are … the Cookie Patrol (a trioContinue reading “Festival Cookies, Food”

Awareness of the outside world. In local news, School House Rock: Shot Heard Round the World. ~~~ Cairo IRL, Things I Would Do The Greatest Hits. Pyramids, a cruise on the Nile, and so on. The really, really big tourist attractions are attractions for a reason. The Cairo sites, the Citadel, famous mosques, and soContinue reading “Cairo Travel, Lots of Links, Non-Fiction”

Architecture of the outside world. Arch Daily: Cairo Architecture City Guide, Fakharany 2023. Photos of 24 buildings with an excellent Cairo old & new photo as the header. ~~~ Rooftop detailConcord CenterBirmingham AL USAApril 2025 The reason for the pyramids? Building owner says church. Architect says courthouse. “The glass pyramids at the top of theContinue reading “Pyramids in Birmingham, The Concord Center, Architectural Photography”

Awareness of the outside world. News flash. I’m old. The cashier at Dunkin’ Donuts gave me the senior discount unasked. I did see “Senior” pop up on the register. I figured she was a senior employee? Anyway, surfing says that the discount varies by locations and may kick in at 55, 60, or 65. TwoContinue reading “Lunching with A Saddlebred”

Awareness of the outside world. The Guardian: Lego drops diversity terms from its annual sustainability report, Wood, 11 Apr 2025. That’s disappointing. Although, later, ” ‘The 2024 sustainability statement does not represent a change in our ongoing approach to diversity and inclusion.’ ” ibid. One disgruntlement with the article. The LEGO Group is privately held.Continue reading “Everything’s Perfectly All Right Now”

Awareness of the outside world. The Guardian: ‘Spreadsheets of empire’: red tape goes back 4,000 years, say scientists after Iraq finds, Alberge, 15 Mar 2025. ~~~ Thoughts while filing out tax forms. Tax Form: Any dependents?Us: Not that you will let us count. Tax Form: Gain or loss from farm?Us: It’s all outgo around here.Continue reading “Tax Day in the US”