Today the flame goes out. About time, I say. Between the Olympics & the Tour de France, I’ve worn out the springs in my recliner. Less watch, more do. So what did we learn? 2012 – Those of us who yip about helmets have a new hero, Charlotte Dujardin. For folks who did not spendContinue reading “Olympic Legacy”
Tag Archives: volunteering
Who Stand and Wait
Work: PM heat therapy & back massage/EVE groom. Report: I usually rub his back for a few minutes after each heating session. Today, I got carried away. It’s a nice, nonconfrontational activity with a near-guaranteed positive outcome. Ramblings: Despite my bragging yesterday, in truth I haven’t done much equine volunteering in a while. I usedContinue reading “Who Stand and Wait”
They Also Serve
Work: day off. Ramblings: Wednesday is my volunteer day. I spend a few hours in an aviary keeping the birds from attacking the people and vice versa. Since winter isn’t busy, I had time to ponder why people volunteer. In the horse world, I’ve volunteered the gamut from USPC District Commissioner to WEG Fence JudgeContinue reading “They Also Serve”