Category Archives: Thoughts

Awareness of the outside world. “AI-Free. No AI was used in the research or writing of this book.” Front matter from Rope, How a Bundle of Twisted Fibers Became the Backbone of Civilization, by Tim Queeney (St. Martins 2025). That notice is a new one on me. ~~~ Giving myself space to be cranky today.Continue reading “Gotcha Day Grumps”

Awareness of the outside world. Whats happening in the art world? Do you have a favorite museum? A favorite artist? A craft we should know about? ISO ideas for Sunday headers. ~~~ Goldwork is a form of embroider using metallic threads. String or Nothing: GOLD FISH! All gold is kinda a lot. I’d say that’sContinue reading “Colorwork Alphabet, G is for Gold, G is for Goldwork, Art”

Worldcon is an annual convention for science fiction & fantasy that emphasizes books and fandom. This would be in contrast to the megacons, such as San Diego Comic Con, which lean toward movies and corporate involvement. This year was Seattle Worldcon. I attended virtually. Since I do not enjoy panels as a method for presentingContinue reading “WorldCon Virtually, Writing”

Awareness of the outside world. Covid booster yesterday. The upcoming seasonal formulation will probably be more effective but, from what I have heard, likely to be less available. YMMV. ~~~ Horse shows run … .. from sunrise … … to sunset. Taken at the Hoosier Horse Park during the Indiana CDE in 2017. [Show Report]Continue reading “Sunrise to Sunset, Photography”

Awareness of the outside world. Friend’s kid is heading back to college (waves hi!). I wonder what college is like with cell phones. Back in the neolithic, my entire floor shared one payphone in a booth on the landing. What is it like to be a text away from parents, from high school friends, fromContinue reading “Setting A Jump Record, Sorta”

Awareness of the outside world. Nutrena: Creative Reuses for Plastic Feed Bags. Hat tip to M. ~~~ RamsayStepping Stone FarmSaddle seat lessonAugust 2025 A kind schoolmaster is in the academy program until the end of the year. So, I’m learning what I can while I can. After all, as Bree says, “No one can teachContinue reading “Welcoming a New Skill”

Awareness of the outside world. Waves hi to SSF at Louisville. I’m not getting livestream this year. Smaller contingent & no guarantees on how much screentime your rider is going to get. [Vicarious Louisville 2024] ~~~ Last week, Milton sound. Abscess reabsorbed? Cool. [The Year of the Foot] Sunday morning, trotted in to breakfast. SundayContinue reading “The Year of the Foot Continues”