Category Archives: Thoughts

Companionship as Told in a Senryu, Poetry

Cats & Dogs I feed. I clean. Work.They watch. They eat. They sleep. Rest.Who is the smart one? Horses I feed. I clean. Work.They chill. They graze. They sleep. Rest.Who is the smart one? Afterword “The subject of the haiku is nature; the senryu, human nature.” Poetic Society of America: Senryū: The Haiku’s Comic Cousin,Continue reading “Companionship as Told in a Senryu, Poetry”

Picking Up New Places, Fitness Friday

I was talking about walks a while back, “It was amazing how many new places I could find to fit in a mile. I miss that.” [Second Walk Considerations] So, I started again. All walks one mile. Soccer Fields Dunnavant Valley FieldsShelby County AL, USAOctober 2024 First one. I went to take photos of theContinue reading “Picking Up New Places, Fitness Friday”

Winning A Gift Certificate, Guest Post

I had a contest. I offered a prize, “$25 gift card to online retailer of your choice.” [Guess My Mystery Project] The answer was Western Dressage. [The Mystery Project … Drumroll] The closest guess was “Riding western.” [Guess, comment]. The winner was Meg McKinney. Here she is to tell us about it. Welcome, Meg. Meg elsewhereContinue reading “Winning A Gift Certificate, Guest Post”

Looking Ahead And Not Liking What I See, Yes, I Am Talking About Horses

Last weekend was the second weekend in a row when we did something on a Saturday that did not involved horses. Usually, weekends are barn time. Not so much lately. The last time I rode at all was September. [Home Team Update] The last time I rode above a walk was the show. [Soloing InContinue reading “Looking Ahead And Not Liking What I See, Yes, I Am Talking About Horses”

Milton Does Not Take The Lead, Morning Walk Stories

Awareness of the outside world. Yesterday, I said that I had hit pause on the news. I know I will have to engage eventually. Hiding is privilege & silence is complicity. I’m gonna need a moment. Or two. [Taking a Poll on a New Feature] ~~~ Milton barges to the front if he feels the walkContinue reading “Milton Does Not Take The Lead, Morning Walk Stories”