Travel Like my annual trips to New York? Want more? Boy, do I have a deal for you. Lauren at Literary Dates reads books set in New York, reviews them, and then goes on tours around the city to places mentioned in the book. All the fun of New York, without having to takeContinue reading “Armchair Travel Opportunity, #literarydatesbookclub”
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This Year with Actual Horsehair, Horses of New York City 2018
Travel Last December, lower Manhattan, on an IRT subway and at the West 4th street station. I was dying to ask where they rode. In Alabama, I would have walked up to total strangers; in New York City, not so much. Plus, I was on a tour. More about this tomorrow. ColumbusContinue reading “This Year with Actual Horsehair, Horses of New York City 2018”
The Ice Queen’s Coach Arrives in Las Vegas, Guest Photos
Photos by Michelle Duplichien. Post-processing by me: watermarks, borders & rendering the crowd anonymous. [List of Michelle’s travel post and cat photos] Welcome Michelle. ~~~ The winter display in the Conservatory & Botanical Garden at the Bellagio Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas. “A horticulture staff of 120 maintains the Botanical Gardens and the entire groundsContinue reading “The Ice Queen’s Coach Arrives in Las Vegas, Guest Photos”
Counting Down The Days Shetland Style
Photography An advent calendar featuring the adorable ponies and gorgeous landscapes of My Shetland. Or I assume will feature. Haven’t see all the days yet. It’s too late to order one. Mine took a week & a half to swim over from Shetland. Plus, she doesn’t seem to be doing the online version thisContinue reading “Counting Down The Days Shetland Style”
Riding Abroad
Tackbox Tales I’ve ridden abroad twice: once in Italy, once in France. Although I had independent control of my mounts, both occasions were basically glorified pony rides. Both occurred during my semester abroad in France. Piccolo Americana My father came over for business in Italy. I went to visit him. (This all sounds terribleContinue reading “Riding Abroad”
Equines of Edinburgh, Guest Post
Random Snaps My friend Amy Vanderryn went to Edinburgh. I asked for blog pictures. She delivered magnificently. Welcome Amy. ~~~ A unicorn paired with a lion at the entrance to the Scottish National War Memorial at Edinburgh Castle. Virtual tour – The entrance. Artist Phyllis Mary Bone. Delgatie Castle, Undiscovered Scotland: Delgatie Castle FyvieContinue reading “Equines of Edinburgh, Guest Post”
WEG 2018 – Opportunity or Distraction? Crowd Sourcing My Decision
Home Team, or Not? The nice people at WEG have asked me to come work as a Crossing Marshal on cross-country day. To go or not to go. I am a model of undecided dithering. Opportunity – The Pros Chance of a lifetime! World-class competition! Like-minded souls! Shopping! Crowd control. I can do this.Continue reading “WEG 2018 – Opportunity or Distraction? Crowd Sourcing My Decision”
Virtual Brush Box 