Virtual Brush Box

Finding One That Fits

(Long post, lots of good things to share.) Rodney had a saddle fit appointment last Saturday. Fred Melnick of Melnick Saddle (saddle evaluation and fitting, billet replacement, saddle reflocking. 205-913-3841 fgmel@aol.com) came out with his bag of tools and several saddles. First off, his angle widget indicted that Rodney’s back is wide to extra-wide. ThisContinue reading “Finding One That Fits”

Small Moment

I have conversations in my head. This should not come as a surprise. When Rodney (then Roscoe [Square One]) arrived, I had no trouble mentally keeping his name separate from that of Previous Horse. After a few years, the psychological weight started to balance out. Caesar, i.e. Previous Horse, had been with us for 20Continue reading “Small Moment”

Sympathy Card

From the vet: Sniff. [In case you missed: Sad News]

Text Art: Some Assembly Required

[Solution]

Off Topic: My Origin Story

Caveat: Today’s subject is only tangentially about horses. For more non-equine subjects, see my other blog, Off Topic. Rodney’s Saga returns to regularly scheduled programming tomorrow. I have a near-monthly gig interviewing folks about their jobs in the horse industry: good parts, bad parts, and how they got started [USDF Connection clips]. This led meContinue reading “Off Topic: My Origin Story”

Living Digitally: Foto Friday Recommitment

The whole point of Foto Friday was technique over content [Texture]. I’m already all about content. I infinitely prefer a plot-driven book with a simple style to an ornate literary work that goes nowhere. Hence, plot – i.e. content – is not the problem with my photos. Style – i.e. technique – is. Even theContinue reading “Living Digitally: Foto Friday Recommitment”

Living Digitally: RibbonFest Invitation

Update: Offer rescinded. I have lost interest in wrangling other people’s photos. Feel free to blog hop. LMK, I will post a link here. Send me your ribbons! I mean pictures thereof. Please. Over at Tails From Provence: Le Stressage (waves hi!), there is a picture of a French ribbon and plaque. The fourth placeContinue reading “Living Digitally: RibbonFest Invitation”