At the risk of turning this blog into Ouroboros endlessly swallowing its tail, I must brag that the haiku from my Rolex pontification [Peregrinatio], has been reposted with a new title by Horse Nation. Snaps again to daily posts from Five Reflections for the inspiration to write a haiku about Eventing. The repost is aContinue reading “Pluses & Minuses”
Author Archives: Virtual Brush Box
Back to the Salt Mines
Rodney and I have gone back to … well, work is overstating the case. I be messing with him. Plus, I have started a new exercise. I use an idea previously floated but not developed combined with an approach that wouldn’t work with 99% of horses but might work with him. If it works, IContinue reading “Back to the Salt Mines”
A Good Night’s Sleep
This was Mathilda’s shoulder one morning recently. We have no idea where in her pen she found mud to lie on. More importantly, we are glad she lays down to rest. We are glad she can get back up. We are overjoyed that we don’t have to watch [Debriefing]. Picture was taken with a zoomContinue reading “A Good Night’s Sleep”
Cultural Commentary
Earlier, I whined that no one took us seriously [HHPR#2]. One reason is a clash of cultures. Hubby and I grew from an amalgam of New England and Mid-Atlantic influences. New Englanders are know for being thrifty. Part of this is practical. If you live in a cold place where the roads get salted, whyContinue reading “Cultural Commentary”
Foto Friday: Storm Damage
Talk To Me
My essay “Talking with Animals” appears in Horse Illustrated, August 2012. The non-compete contract says I have to wait 6 months to post. Go buy a copy. Bump up those circulation numbers. My issues will be so in demand that editors will clamor for my copy & I’ll get so popular that folks buy theContinue reading “Talk To Me”
Horse Hunt Progress Report #2
Remessaged the two individuals with horses for sale [HHPR#1]. Whatever made me think they would get back to me with more details &/or videos? Just because I might want to shovel wheelbarrow loads of money at them? It’s not unique to horse shopping. When we were farm hunting, Realtors found us boring. This was atContinue reading “Horse Hunt Progress Report #2”
