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Life Hacks: Can Opener

You have cats? Dogs? Critters who eat food from tins? Have you tried a safety can opener? I would have sneered at the idea as a useless fad until my father gave me one. I now use it on every can. If it is not to hand, I’ll tear the kitchen apart, ignoring our traditionalContinue reading “Life Hacks: Can Opener”

Text Art: Pretty Colors

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Other Writing: USDF Connection June 2014

“Behind The Scenes: Karen Robinson, Freestyle Designer” June 2014 USDF Connection United States Dressage Federation A short interview with the owner of Applause Dressage Freestyle Design.

Foto Friday: Or Not

Still haven’t gotten started on the photo project [Recommitment]. Or written any more Off Topic posts. I’ve even fallen off on gratuitous cat snapshots. Where will the Internet find cute cat pictures if I don’t supply them? I couldn’t begin to tell you where my time goes. Folks out there have careers and compete. IContinue reading “Foto Friday: Or Not”

Clinic Report: Saddle Seat with Christy Parker

A post-show clinic by the judge, Christy Parker of Pine Haven Stables & Riding Academy, Brunswick, Georgia. Day One: Private Since this was immediately after the show wherein I performed so exceedingly well [Show Report], the lesson was on getting the left lead canter. Since this was a lesson not a show, of course weContinue reading “Clinic Report: Saddle Seat with Christy Parker”

Show & Clinic Tweets: SSF, Chelsea AL

Show tomorrow. Step 1: acquire show food. Yes, I am a) a creature of habit & b) lucky. — Rodney's Saga (@RodneysSaga) June 6, 2014 Home show, so much to do before I ride, e.g. giving numbers out, gate crew. etc., etc. Focusing on that keeps me from stressing. Mostly. — Rodney's Saga (@RodneysSaga) JuneContinue reading “Show & Clinic Tweets: SSF, Chelsea AL”

Show Report: SSF Chelsea AL

ASHAA Summer Fun Show I June 7, 2014 Stepping Stone Farm Chelsea, AL 2013 Show Report & Ringmanship 2012 Showing in The Sun Academy Pleasure WTC Adult, 3rd of 3 & Academy Equitation WTC Adult, 2nd of 3 Well, that was a first. I completely and utterly failed to get the left-lead canter. Oh, I’veContinue reading “Show Report: SSF Chelsea AL”