Author Archives: Virtual Brush Box

Awareness of the outside world. Alabama News Center: Alabama Power’s Lineworker Career Day introduces students to utility linework, career opportunities and more, Taunton, 11.29.24. ~~~ Had two lessons at Stepping Stone Farm in November, both with Diego, a new horse. Regardless of my mental agita before, I usually feel better after a ride. Not soContinue reading “Trying To Get Back In the Saddle, November Lessons”

Awareness of the outside world. Stateline: Manufacturing already has made a comeback, After the pandemic, small cities led the first full recession recovery for factory jobs since the ’70s. Henderson, November 12, 2024. Hat tip to A. ~~~ What’s up lately? My step count. So many steps. Cold snap. Time to carry hot water toContinue reading “What’s Up Wednesday, Step Count”

Awareness of the outside world. CNN: How lavender became a symbol of LGBTQ resistance, Hastings 2020. Hat tip, The Lavender Trail. “The Lavender Trail is a counseling service that provides mental health support to individuals and couples in need.” FAQ ~~~ H-O-R-S-E not D-E-E-R Please pause to admire the length of Rodney’s mane. I amContinue reading “Tis the Other Season”

Awareness of the outside world. “imagine if someone promised human cloning then handed you an animatronic baby, and when you pointed out it was a robot covered in rubber, they told you the technology would improve, while someone from WIRED wrote an article about how they believed it was a baby/ /this is genAI” TimContinue reading “Setting A Shoeing Record, Again”

Awareness of the outside world. “As Advent progresses, these ornaments unlock to show a short, animated story, or a fun activity or game!” Jackie Lawson Digital Advent Calendar. I did not purchase. I mention it bc I like the idea of something that CANNOT be produced physically. The Internet needs more of this. Movies areContinue reading “Fractal Notes, Art”

Santa and his sleigh have made their appearance at the end of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, The Christmas Season is upon us. Now is the time that I must stop complaining that it! is! too! early! Christmas comes after Thanksgiving. Even us grumblers must admit this. But it was so! early! this! year! MyContinue reading “Considering The Season, Non-Fiction Ponderings”

Awareness of the outside world. Kew Gardens: How climate change is affecting carrots, Dove 2021. Dated but a) interesting info on wild vs. domestic & b) these problems are not going away. ~~~ Checking out a quintessential horse treat. Photos by Roaming Reader. [archives] Curious Cat meets carrots in their natural habitat. Curious Cat checksContinue reading “Curious Cat Contemplates Carrots, Guest Photos”