Horses of the outside world. “The former stallion has been part of the barn for two years now, ponying horses to the track for morning workouts and serving as the stable’s mascot.” Twin Spires: After the Racetrack: Zivo and Cherie DeVaux, Kelly 2022 & 2023. According to a recent Insta post, Zivo is still workingContinue reading “Trying to Give Myself a Hand, ASB Driving Lesson”
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Meeting The Goldy Standard, Hunter/Jumper Lesson
Horses of the outside world. Washington is this week. They were kind enough to put their venue history in one place. Note, the US Air Arena used to be the Capital Centre. Of the three big indoor shows, the National Horse Show has the lead for most peripatetic. Penn National abides at Harrisburg. [Goldy Sparkles,Continue reading “Meeting The Goldy Standard, Hunter/Jumper Lesson”
Milton Reestablishes A Normal Level of Interesting, Morning Walk Stories
Awareness of the outside world. Waiting on a part for our washing machine. Went to laundromat. First load was $12. When did that happen? You might ask why we didn’t take our clothes elsewhere. Laundromat had an attendant who carried the baskets in (!), pointed out which machines to use (!!), added the detergent (!!!),Continue reading “Milton Reestablishes A Normal Level of Interesting, Morning Walk Stories”
Milton’s Leg Becomes Less Interesting, Horsekeeping
Awareness of the outside world. The Dartmouth: Rep. Ro Khanna rallies against ‘culture of elite impunity’ at Dartmouth, Olds, October 13, 2026. The Dartmouth: DSG and SPCSA call for Dartmouth to rename the Black Family Visual Arts Center, WeaverBell, April 8, 2026. Sure. I’m all for addressing problematic building names. Also problematic statues, problematic flags,Continue reading “Milton’s Leg Becomes Less Interesting, Horsekeeping”
Admiring a Pair of Macrame Figures, Art
Art of the outside world. Jones Archaeological Museum, Moundville: Past: Learning From the Ancestors: Historical Influences on Contemporary Native Art, Online record of the 2025 exhibition. ~~~ Not mine! Macrame FiguresTammy DavisBebo BearMoundville Native American FestivalMoundville Archeological ParkOctober 2026 Love the technique. Brought these home as models. Plan to investigate further. Want to credit whereContinue reading “Admiring a Pair of Macrame Figures, Art”
My Questions from Moundville, Non-Fiction
Awareness of the outside world. “Until further notice, the north half of the park is closed to the public. We are working with FEMA and our Tribal partners to fix erosional issues caused by the increased intensity of rain events.” Moundville: Hours, Location, Admission. This includes the marquee Mound B, “the site’s largest mound” TheContinue reading “My Questions from Moundville, Non-Fiction”
Fry Bread, Food Photography
Awareness of the outside world. American Indian Magazine (Smithsonian): Food Sovereignty, McClellan, 2018. Dated, but I can’t imagine the issues have gone away. ~~~ Fry BreadChoctaw KitchenMoundville Native American FestivalMoundville Archeological ParkOctober 2026 Topped with honey & powered sugar. A member of the fried dough pantheon: zeppoli, donuts, beignets, and so on. I heard aboutContinue reading “Fry Bread, Food Photography”
