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World Cup Wednesday. All three host nations won their first game. ~~~ No lesson. Goldy was at a show. Aside. There where three shows last weekend: ASB, dressage, & jumpers. All small. All local. All of which I shown at in the past. I’m fine. I’m fine. I’m fine. End aside. For my lesson, IContinue reading “Silence Is Goldy, Hunter/Jumper Lesson, Or Lack Thereof”

Awareness of the outside world. Bugis society recognizes five genders. What I found interesting is that our cultural definitions could be at cross-purposes. “The classification of the calabai, calalai, and bissu as third genders is disputed. These roles can also be seen as fundamental occupational and spiritual callings, which are not as directly involved inContinue reading “Solo Start, Morning Walk Stories”

Awareness of the outside world. Balloon Juice: Excellent Links: The Screw Worm Solution, by Laurie, June 10, 2026. Hat tip to G. ~~~ New cookie container to replace the one that got gnawed. From Hartley & Sons. Found for $2 at a thrift store. [Treat Security] It is hard to find metal bins these days.Continue reading “Cookie Tin, Horsekeeping”

Buildings of the outside world. Judith Dupré: Skyscrapers, for images of book & contents. Have not read. ~~~ Onwards!Katherine

Awareness of the outside world. It Just Gets Stranger. Reading bonanza. The joy of discovering a new-to-me blog with an archive that goes back to 2007. Hat tip to M. ~~~ INside each one of us are parts of our family. Heredity in one corner and habitat in the other corner. Examining who I cameContinue reading “Pieces of My Past, Non-Fiction, Prose Poem”

Awareness of the outside world. Them: 14 Inspiring Photos That Capture 50 Years of LGBTQ+ Visibility, 2019. ~~~ Pride TrufflesLi-Lac Chocolates Is it rainbow washing for the company? The Internet says no. “6. Inclusive and Friendly Atmosphere: The business is openly LGBTQ+ friendly and offers wheelchair accessible amenities, creating a welcoming environment for a diverseContinue reading “Political Food, Photography”

Animals of the outside world. What’s the Story, Wishbone? Documentary on the TV show. Do you remember? Website has it available in various ways. I saw it this week on my PBS station. ~~~ When your name is Goldy, you shine. The original motivation for lessons was to determine if jumping was still viable. TheContinue reading “A Road Paved with Goldy Sparkles, Pondering a Lesson Plan”