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Awareness of the outside world. Gizmodo: Finally, Some Good News in the Fight Against Cancer, The American Cancer Society’s annual report found that 70% of patients now survive at least five years after diagnosis. Lapointe, January 15, 2026. Hat tip to G. ~~~ Milton has returned to off-lead for the entire morning walk. This isContinue reading “To Lead or Not To Lead, Morning Walk Stories”

Awareness of the outside world. ABC 33/40: Vigil held in Birmingham, Scarano, January 8, 2026. Did not attend (just restarted driving). My point is that a demonstration was held over 1000 miles away (1045 miles by Google Maps) in a deeply red state. The world is smaller than it used to be. ~~~ “Fertilior segesContinue reading “Grass Is Always Greener, Equine Edition”

Art of the outside world. Colossal: LEGO Bricks Transform into Letterforms in the International Design Project ‘A2Z’, Mothes 2025. ~~~ Colors: Deconstructed Mauve & Navy Blue. Color Comments: Mauve is between purple & pink. My color wheel was not behaving. Have one of each. With navy, I had too much choice. I picked one. ThisContinue reading “Colorwork Alphabet, M & N, Art”

Awareness of the outside world. Travel Advisory, “Level 4 – Do not travel.” Travel.State.Gov: Russia. For perspective, “Terrorists are very likely to try and carry out attacks in the US.” Gov.UK: USA>Safety and Security. ~~~ “Seventy-five percent of an experience was better than never having the experience.” [Going Virtually] I was having a text exchangeContinue reading “Thoughts On Looking Online, Writing”

Photography of the outside world. MPA: Minimalist Photography Awards 2025, Night Category Winners. ~~~ All photos by Greg Walcott, Birmingham AL USA, October 2025. Parking Deck Rainbow Tunnel Street Corner Street Art Onwards!Katherine

Dogs of the outside world. Museum of Hounds & Hunting North America: Bassets, Toews. Another dog museum to add to yesterday’s list. ~~~ Almost two months to the day since my last ride. 12 November to 11 January. [A Lovely Lesson That Will Have To Last A While] GoldyRosewood Stables11 January 2015 The Ride Mounting block.Continue reading “A Lovely Lesson After A While”

Dogs of the outside world. AKC: 7 Dog Museums Every Dog Person Should Visit, Reisen 2019. ~~~ Boogie at the Academy Regional Championships. [Trip to Tennessee, Show Report, Southeast Academy Championship 2025] Reagan Upton, Coach Courtney’s daughter, day one. Coach Courtney, day two. Photos by Terry Young Photography Having the winning ribbon put on your horseContinue reading “Ribbons Are A Family Affair, Pro Photos from TN Show”