Author Archives: Virtual Brush Box

Awareness of the outside world. Two horse blogs with driving. A Collection of Madcap Escapades: Driving Photos & Cob Jockey: If You Give a Mouse a Cookie…. ~~~ Tried, once again, to heave myself over the seemingly insurmountable hurdle of finding a hunter/jumper lesson. No dice. Stopped by barn to chat with folks. Wanted toContinue reading “Lesson Attempt”

Awareness of the outside world. Speaking of outfits. The following was written by a convention for their cosplayers. I think it works as a rule for a wide variety of situations. Most importantly…A. Have fun.B. Don’t be a jerk. Iron City Comic Con: FAQ, What are the cosplay rules? ~~~ Last year, I took advantageContinue reading “Annual Outfit of the Day”

Awareness of the outside world. Included here because we can’t seem to shake the myth. “My dad was born in Montana and he’s the reason I know a cowboy always owned a hat but probably not a gun. I know that right after the Civil War there’s a good chance a cowboy was Black. IContinue reading “New Equipment, Gel Pad”

Awareness of the outside world. Motto: “No Mail, Low Morale” Women of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion. “The 6888th left the United States on February 3, 1945.” Wiki: 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion. That was 80 years ago today. I learned about the 6888 from the Postmarks & Paperbacks virtual discussion of One Woman’sContinue reading “New Equipment, Scale”

Art of the outside world. World Ice Art Championships. Ice Alaska Photo Gallery. ~~~ Legend Upper left. In the absence of flags, the languages of Alaska. “Using spelling for each Indigenous Alaskan language—in that language.” Alaska State Legislature: Alaska’s 23 Indigenous Languages, PDF. All are official languages of the state. Alaska Public Media: Bill addingContinue reading “Lettering Over Alaska, Art”

Awareness of the outside world. Pick two. High services. Low density. Low taxes. Seen on the Internet as a Venn diagram wherein the center does not exist. Apologies for not noting the source. ~~~ Photo by True Speed Photo, repost. [Feet On The Street] As of 08 December 2024, I have been including alt textContinue reading “Alt Text, State of the Blog”

Awareness of the outside world. Speaking of outdoor activities, more on golf courses. Golfweek: 10 questions with NGF CEO Greg Nathan on the state of the golf business in 2025, Schupak, Jan 21, 2025. Hat tip to M. [Last Walk of 2024] ~~~ Pro photo from Drum Run 5K earlier in the month. [Sauntering onContinue reading “Feet On The Street, Drum Run Photo, Fitness”