Author Archives: Virtual Brush Box

I had a contest. I offered a prize, “$25 gift card to online retailer of your choice.” [Guess My Mystery Project] The answer was Western Dressage. [The Mystery Project … Drumroll] The closest guess was “Riding western.” [Guess, comment]. The winner was Meg McKinney. Here she is to tell us about it. Welcome, Meg. Meg elsewhereContinue reading “Winning A Gift Certificate, Guest Post”

Last weekend was the second weekend in a row when we did something on a Saturday that did not involved horses. Usually, weekends are barn time. Not so much lately. The last time I rode at all was September. [Home Team Update] The last time I rode above a walk was the show. [Soloing InContinue reading “Looking Ahead And Not Liking What I See, Yes, I Am Talking About Horses”

Awareness of the outside world. Yesterday, I said that I had hit pause on the news. I know I will have to engage eventually. Hiding is privilege & silence is complicity. I’m gonna need a moment. Or two. [Taking a Poll on a New Feature] ~~~ Milton barges to the front if he feels the walkContinue reading “Milton Does Not Take The Lead, Morning Walk Stories”

Awareness of the outside world. I’ve hit pause for the moment. ~~~ Rodney is now getting lunch. [Three Squares] As a result, Milton has started moseying over to see what is going on. Milton: Hmmm. the box seems more interesting than when I was in it. [Stall Rest Chronicles] Given his Sharknado tendencies, having MiltonContinue reading “Did You Say Lunch?”

Yarn WindingThe Foldout CatAlabama Fiber FestivalBrierfield IronworksBrierfield, Alabama USA2 November 2024 Explanation. “Originally a weavers’ tool for warp/weft experimentation without the need to sample; alchemized into an creative medium by artist @astridskibsted.” Instagram: @foldoutcat September 26, 2023. Gallery exhibit. Instagram: @astridskibsted March 9, 2024. Book. The Yarn Winding Manifesto, by Astrid Skibsted. Introduction. “Textile designer,Continue reading “Fiber As Art”

The six personal narrative classes have come & gone. First Person: Personal Narrative WritingUAB Art, ArtPlayTeaching Artist – Javacia Harris Bowser How did I do on my specific aims for the class? [Thoughts Before A Class] 1) Go somewhere, do something. Yup. 2) Generate blog posts. Hit this one out of the park. This is postContinue reading “What Is Personal Narrative, Thoughts After A Class”

Wooden Covered BridgeBrierfield IronworksBrierfield, Alabama USA2 November 2024 Technical Details Camera phone. I seem to be on a bridge kick. If two can be called a trend. [A Bridge To The Past, Photography] I need to get back out with my big camera. That was the point of this Friday feature. But I keep finding post-appropriateContinue reading “Covered Wooden Bridge, Photography”