June 21, 2018 It takes the time it takes. The biggest problem I run into when adults come to me to learn the violin is that their brain works faster than their body. It takes a long time to master the fine skills to play the violin- and when I say fine I mean small.Continue reading “The time it takes.”
Category Archives: Endurance trail riding
Delta-one-one
Tuesday, June 12, 2018 I promised Khaleesi to adjust the competition schedule this year to reflect her request for less gnarly grueling rocky trails. As I am a woman of my word I did not enter the Beast of the East this year as a competitor. However I have grown to love my Old DominionContinue reading “Delta-one-one”
… and who are you becoming?
Wednesday, June 6, 2018 (Part 2) It’s become curious to me how each post will form as I’m reflecting on a myriad of ideas. It seems to take shape out of one of those geometric images that seems like static at first until you look at it long enough and a clear image begins toContinue reading “… and who are you becoming?”
Who are you?
Sunday, May 27, 2018 [this post is dedicated to my parents. To my father who I inherited most of my adventurous spirit from and to my mother who in difficult times always reminded me to be who I am and never try to change myself to make other people more comfortable] There was a massiveContinue reading “Who are you?”
Beyond me
Sunday, May 20, 2018 I wouldn’t trade her for any other horse in the world. There’s something incredibly sweet about having that horse you click with- through the good times and the hard times and in the in-between times. I was recently on a trail ride with some folks visiting for a local competition theyContinue reading “Beyond me”
Falling apart or into place?
Saturday, May 12, 2018 I recently heard a song that suggested though I may feel like my world is falling apart, really it’s falling into place. I love that thought. I’ve had some nagging questions that have been beginning to feed doubt into my world. The main concern in my horse world at least –Continue reading “Falling apart or into place?”
A million times.
Monday, April 23, 2018 Sunday evening I went to feed hay. My girls are on restricted pasture now so there is grass but it’s limited so I throw a few flakes of hay a couple times a day. Normal behavior when I toss the hay is for the mares to wait until I get aContinue reading “A million times.”
Success.
Saturday, April 21, 2018 Friday morning was cold and windy and I had to put a fair amount of effort into keeping Khaleesi’s attention. I was not completely successful even as we walked my speed onto the open for competition trail past the starting line following 10 minutes of asking for a walk and gettingContinue reading “Success.”
Odds are
Thursday, April 19, 2018 Well today is load up to my favorite ride of the season and anniversary of sorts as it was my endurance event as well. The Old Dominion No Frills 55. Last weekend I spent two hot days (high of 80 on Friday) riding with my endurance friend Sally and a friendContinue reading “Odds are”
Love is patient.
Friday, April 5, 2018 I have been very interested in love for at least a year… what does love require… what does walking in love cost (it always costs something)… how do we take and give love to others and how do we love like the other (horse, human, dog etc) needs and not justContinue reading “Love is patient.”
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