Random Thoughts The world is vast & weird. Today is my birthday. 57 years old. I have three years before I turn 60. Moving quickly past the existential angst, I decided to steal be inspired by See Jane Write: Help Me Create My 40 Before 40 List. So, a list of things I wouldContinue reading “60 Before 60”
Category Archives: Life
Anxiety Dreams, A Sure Sign That Show Season Has Started
On My Mind, Miscellaneous Thoughts Why can’t dreams be happy, pleasant, bunny-filled romps in fields of clover? Dreamscape. Checking scores/test sheet after an Intro A ride. I was second out of 2. Wasn’t terribly upset, so must have been a decent ride. One of the scores on the sheet is a 3. For aContinue reading “Anxiety Dreams, A Sure Sign That Show Season Has Started”
The Old Grey Mare
Recently, someone asked if my meltdown with saddle seat riding [Sine Die, Pondering] might be related to menopause. I know one reader has had this issue (waves hi), wherein doubt takes over from certainty. A legitimate question. I’m gonna say no. I’ve always been a weenie about riding. Some days, with some horses, when theContinue reading “The Old Grey Mare”
Life Lesson in a Trailer Spring
We took out the trailer partition to see if Rodney would like it that way [Future]. We put it back for Milton. One of the elements is the large spring that swings the divider away from the horse. Due to the tension required, it was a bear to get back on. We used brute strength.Continue reading “Life Lesson in a Trailer Spring”
Arbitrary Decisions
Massive life-changing decisions? No problem. Which college? I’ll apply to a random handful & pick the one with the best name that is farthest away. Uproot my life and follow this dude? Cool. Expensive, but mid-level and ultimately arbitrary decisions? An eternity of debate. Buying a saddle? Is this brand better than that brand? New?Continue reading “Arbitrary Decisions”