We had our riding lesson, to mixed reviews. It was a bi-polar ride: we had the best ride we’ve ever had — and we had the worst ride at the very end. My instructor came out and we saddled Isis up and rode instead of lunging first. For some odd reason, I put on my half-chaps and left my glasses in the car. Put on my hard-hat, mounted, and away we went. We...
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Which element are you?
Cr…Chromium You scored 30 Mass, 15 Electronegativity, 81 Metal, and 10 Radioactivity! Oooohaaaaah…. shiny! You probably have an incredibly stable and well-maintained group of friends… that probably also don’t get out much either. You’re not one to get bogged down by a problem. Of course, I’m basing this upon Chromium’s ultra-low water-exchange constant and it ‘s corrosion-resistant properties, and I wouldn’t be too surprised if the analogy doesn’t even apply. My test tracked...
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Continue reading...L’art gallo romain
An excellent French site with pictures of Gallo-Roman artifacts, including glass (beautiful!), tablets, inscriptions, statuary, and more. Thorough site. “art gallo romain Related Images:
Continue reading...Riding lesson next week…
Riding lesson will be next week. So another week to work with Isis and try and get some more training in. She has been doing well, but I really don’t feel like we’ve made progress. Maybe I’m too close to the situation to clearly see what is going on with her training. Riding lesson next week. Stay tuned! Related Images:
Continue reading...In Praise of the Horse, Tribute to the Equine/Human Bond
Another moving site… It honors the bond between horse and human. There are moving tributes to equines who have passed over from their owners. In Praise of the Horse, Tribute to the Equine/Human Bond Related Images:
Continue reading...Kim McElroy’s Spirit of Horse Equine Art Gallery – Article: The Immortal Horse
Kim McElroy’s paintings are amazing. I’ve never seen an artist who truly captures the connection between horse and rider. Mutual friendship, shared delight at riding, and the bond of trust. It’s hard to explain unless you’ve experienced yourself. Kim McElroy’s Spirit of Horse Equine Art Gallery – Article: The Immortal Horse Related Images:
Continue reading...Another article on the Yorkshire chariot burial
This article indicates that the chariot burial took place about 300 BCE, while the huge feast remais are from about 200 CE, during the time of Roman occupation. The dig originally took place in December 2003 during roadwork on the A1 outside of East Yorkshire. Secret from the Tomb of the unknown warrior Related Images:
Continue reading...Riding lesson tomorrow!
Riding lesson tomorrow! I’m a little nervous. Well, not nervous. More like aware of how rusty some of my riding skills are. The pain killer is already in my purse because I know how sore I’ll be afterwards. It is a good soreness. Isis did pretty well in her workout today. Lunging (where I have lots of confidence in what I’m doing): perfect. Rounded, good movement, responsive to the lightest pressure on the...
Continue reading...Update on horse at animal shelter
I called the animal shelter this afternoon. The horse is doing okay and is not available for adoption. Apparently horse people came out in force with donations to help care for the horse until he/she is either returned to the owner or sent to the local horse rescue/adoption agency. I’m really glad the horse is doing okay. It was strange that the horse’s name was never given, nor was it’s sex… Related Images:
Continue reading...Archaeological News
Excellent Web site with the daily archaeological briefings. Definitely worthwhile reading if you are into archaeology of any era or culture. Archaeological News Related Images:
Continue reading...The Gods’ Total Quality Management Questionnaire
If deities had quality assurance programs, would we be receiving phone calls with questions like these? The Gods’ Total Quality Management Questionnaire Related Images:
Continue reading...Man Loses Bread Knife — X-Rays Find it in His Skull
Okay, I normally don’t post this type of thing but some times it’s just too amazing that the guy didn’t know he had a friggin’ knife in his skull! NEWS.com.au: Knife in Head Creates Headache Related Images:
Continue reading...Grazing Muzzle -1; Houdini Horse – 0
I checked on Isis tonight. Good news is that apparently her grazing muzzle is staying on okay. The bad news is it’s really pissing her off that she can’t get the muzzle off any more. I got back from vacation and went to the barn to see her before dark. Opened the stall door, and instead of whinnying at me, she turned her butt to me. Definitely a statement of how upset she...
Continue reading...Horse safe at Oak Ridge Animal Shelter
A horse found neglected in Briceville on Feb. 24 is being cared for at the Oak Ridge Animal Shelter. The owner was arrested for animal curelty. I’m going to contact the shelter tomorrow and see if there is anything the community can do to help this poor horse. Oak Ridger – Community Related Images:
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