Author Archives: Virtual Brush Box

Talking about fiction in the outside world. Transfer Orbit: The idea is never the problem. Interview with John Scalzi. Amusing on its own and a second professional who says what I have said. [Sending A Message To The Future, intro] ~~~ #20 Strength Training, 213 words The instructor pointed to the numbers on the boardContinue reading “Extended November Writing Challenge Part 1, Fiction Fragments”

Awareness of the outside world. In support of pedestrianism, public transit, & the non-car life, The Hollywood Reporter: Hollywood Without Wheels: A Not-So-Pedestrian Guide to Getting Around Town, Katie Kilkenny, November 7, 2025. ~~~ When last we spoke on this subject, I pondered how to wedge fitness reports into the blog. [State of the Fitness, Sausage]Continue reading “Mixing Two Modes, Fitness Photography”

Awareness of the outside world. “Behn outperformed every Democrat that has run in the 7th District in more than 40 years.” The Tennessean: Republican Van Epps wins TN special election but Democrat gains ground, Van Epps won with a lead of 9 percentage points in the district Trump won by 22 points last year, Jones,Continue reading “Wrist Wear, A Survey”

Horses of the outside world. Bloggers having fun with their young horses, A Collection Of Madcap Escapades: Chip Goes to the Beach & Braymere Custom Saddlery: Today in one picture. ~~~ Have time. Looking for projects. Hunter/Jumper Judging Hunters and Equitation: The definitive book on judging for riders, trainers, parents, and licensed officials, by TriciaContinue reading “Homework”

Awareness of the outside world. Post #5000. Or possibly yesterday. WordPress & I disagree. [Blog Milestone, 4000] ~~~ This Week Walked Monday. One lap, i.e. 0.2 miles, followed by power nap. Coming back slowly. See yesterday. [Horsekeeping, Not] Last Week No walks post-surgery. Combination of inclement weather & conserving my energy for exciting adventures suchContinue reading “Differing Distances, Morning Walk Stories”

Awareness of the outside world. Hello. World! ~~~ Today is a week out from ORIF (Open Reduction & Internal Fixation) surgery on my right wrist. Apparently the repair is common enough to have its own abbreviation. Docs went in and screwed a metal plate to the distal (wrist) end of the radius. Things I Couldn’tContinue reading “Horsekeeping, Not”

AFK Homespun Dry GoodsChildersburg, AL USA[Finding A Tack Store Where You Least Expect It] Photos taken a while back. Store closed shortly after. Not Spotted Why no Spotted lately? Most recent Spotted post before this was 2022. [Spotted at Lake Ontario] Before that was 2019. [Spotted Spots Ghost Ads] In the past, Spotted had been my excuseContinue reading “Spotted At The Quilt Store”