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Gratitude & Complaints

Of course I know my accident could have been far, far worse [Report, Not]. Of course I know the right thing was to stay home from the show. Of course I know that being rear-ended means I need to be extra careful with the possibility of neck and spine damage. Can’t I be wistful onContinue reading “Gratitude & Complaints”

Show Report, Not

Saddle Seat Wednesday I did not ride at the second Winter Tournament show last Saturday. Car accident. No transportation. I’m fine. The accident happened Thursday night, with no traffic, on a major four-lane road. I was driving harmlessly along, heading home, thinking about stopping at the grocery store to pick up canned cat food. TheContinue reading “Show Report, Not”

What Are You Driving At?

Greg (husband): You aren’t doing anything with Milton. I’m going to make him my driving horse. Katherine (me): Have you lost your mind? G: He’s athletic. He’s competitive. He’ll love it. K: Thoroughbreds don’t drive. Have you ever seen a Thoroughbred at a Combined Driving competition? G: Our friend J drove a sleigh throughContinue reading “What Are You Driving At?”

Barn Rule: High Tide Raises All Boats

Rodney’s nose is out of joint. Now that Milton is less of an equus non grata, he is getting more attention. Rodney thinks this is coming out of his total. Rodney thinks life is a zero sum game. I’ve sat them down together – figuratively – and explained that this is a team event. WhatContinue reading “Barn Rule: High Tide Raises All Boats”

Letter Art: Definitions of Terms

I have been incorrect in my usage for Sunday posts. Typography Versus Lettering Typography has to do with type. Little bits of metal (usually) used in repeat printings. Lettering is the custom drawing of a small group of letters for a specific purpose. “Type: prefabricated letters that are made to be reused many times andContinue reading “Letter Art: Definitions of Terms”

Milton Meets My Little Pony, Guest Post

From the same hand that brought us Art Nouveau Horse. Out of Creative Haven Nature Mandalas Coloring Book by Marty Noble (Facebook page). How is this My Little Pony? The image echoes the show’s color scheme, which hovers at the pink/purple end of the spectrum, albeit less pastel. MLP:FIM Wiki BTW, in GooglingContinue reading “Milton Meets My Little Pony, Guest Post”

Foto Friday: The Daily Object, December 2015

Photo project from my Instagram feed, @rodneyssaga. Began and ended with Starbucks. Food-related photos (food item or taken at a restaurant): 9, four of them from Starbucks. Used the “free” downloading for new tablet. Given the price of their hot chocolate, this may be false economy. Horse-related photos: 4. The pearlesque thing is aContinue reading “Foto Friday: The Daily Object, December 2015”