“That which is no longer necessary becomes art.” Source forgotten. I have gone on record that, far from dying out, the codex will flourish in the Internet age. Freed from the pressures of mass information delivery, books will be created with an eye to art. It has begun. Penguin Threads features embroidered covers on classicContinue reading “A Book By Its Cover”
Category Archives: Horses
Let Me Win
On Friday, I dusted off the dress uniform and broke out the brass to represent at a funeral of a woman close to our department. She approached everything in her life with gusto. Among other activities, she was an athlete at and motivational speaker for the Special Olympics. During the service, two of the speakersContinue reading “Let Me Win”
Foto Friday: The Look of Plastic Eagles
Calendar Planning
I am compiling a perpetual reference calendar, see below, for major horse shows and events. The specific dates may wobble from year to year, but the placement is usually constant, e.g. the first Sunday in May. Partly, the goal is to use the list to keep abreast of major happenings in the horse world. First,Continue reading “Calendar Planning”
Rodney’s Bookstore
How could I resist? Rodney’s Bookstore Central Square Cambridge MA Yes, I made a special trip just to get this photo (and buy a few books). Yes, it’s a just a coincidence of names. Your point? Update. [Rodney’s Grand Reopening, Guest Photo]
Not So New Resolution
Let’s harness the power of opensource humiliation: Say what you want about accepting one’s own body, this is just sloth. Therefore, I am joining the mass of Americans in vowing to use this year to Get In Shape – or at least lose this sucker. Exercise Plan: Move daily. Step one – Walk. The shepherdContinue reading “Not So New Resolution”
End of the Month Commentary – By the Numbers
Part of me is reluctant to cop to my small numbers, but what is a blog if it isn’t disemboweling yourself publicly? Rodney’s Saga from December 22, 2011 to December 21, 2012: 366 posts. 9,478 views. 1,120 comments. 92 followers. 69 countries. Best month: November at 1,151. Most visits on a single day: 138 viewsContinue reading “End of the Month Commentary – By the Numbers”
Virtual Brush Box 