Category Archives: Thoughts

Art of the outside world. JPL: Visions of the Future. Downloadable posters. From their “Exoplanet Travel Bureau”. Been around awhile. I just discovered. Hat tip to @kwistiba on Instagram. ~~~ Second in a series. I call this – Seriously, Stick With Words. Class #2Acrylic Painting with Anthony BestShelby County Arts Council16 July 2026 Once again,Continue reading “Seascape, Acrylic Painting Class #2, Art”

Buc-ees of the outside world. My San Antonio: Buc-ee’s fan creates LEGO version of Texas’ iconic gas station chain, Romero, June 27, 2023. ~~~ Have you ever been to Buc-ees? It is the platonic ideal of a highway rest stop. Cheap gas, good snacks, clean restrooms. We have been known to stop by our localContinue reading “The Start Of A Collection, Non-Fiction”

Photography of the outside world. We Eat Together: Food Photography Composition Guide. Serious food styling rather than photo snaps at a restaurant. Has food-related tips rather than generic photo advice. ~~~ American sushi restaurants offer enormous, gaudy rolls stuffed and coated with a kitchen sink worth of ingredients. They bear the same relationship to JapaneseContinue reading “Roll With It, Food Photography”

Awareness of the outside world. U.S. Mint: Fort Knox Bullion Depository. Found in the same Internet drawer as the Kentucky quarter. [The New and The Old] ~~~ Last week, Stepping Stone Farm was at Lexington Junior Charity Horse Show with seven horses. I attended virtually courtesy of Richfield Video. Why I Watched I wasn’t goingContinue reading “Living the Livestream, Lexington 2026”

World Cup Wednesday. ESPN: The 2026 World Cup’s wildest warmup kits: The good, the bad and the ugly, Wright, Jun 18, 2026. Regardless of their list, I like the Netherlands lions. I also liked Argentina Superliga: 2026 Argentina National Team Home Pre-Match Jersey. ~~~ MontyRosewood Stables11 July 2026 You may notice a certain lack ofContinue reading “And Now For Something Completely Different, Hunter/Jumper Lesson”

Awareness of the outside world. WPBL: Introducing the First Four – Inspired by Legends. ~~~ {Backstory. Each morning, people & horses go on team walk in the pasture. Current iteration is one-mile, unmounted, & off-lead.} Even I run out of things to say about walking back and forth. Here’s one from the vaults to coolContinue reading “Revisiting Snow Shadows, Morning Walk Stories”

Awareness of the outside world. Sun-ways. Solar panels between the tracks on a railroad. ~~~ That moment when you are out in public and you realize you forgot to change your shoes. Yes, that is a white rug I am standing on with my muddy paws. [Book Stacks] Onwards!Katherine