#riverhorse

[blrowanducks-blog]

Dopamine

In the realm where neurons weave their intricate dance, where thoughts take shape from dreams perchance, emotions emerge, red and blue, between a tapestry of hues in mind's sacred ground.

Biological whispers, they softly arise,glimmers of feeling, like stars in the skies. These emotion, dear seeker, we sense is not cognitive's kin, for they paint the canvas where stories begin, coloring the mind In despair or joy.

Within the brain's vast labyrinth, a wondrous sight, emotion's tendrils seeking their light, not as a single abode, not a solitary throne, but a dance of connections, an orchestra's tone.

Deep within the limbic realm, a sacred shrine, the amygdala whispers, emotions align in fear or desire of love's fervent embrace, here, primal forces find their dwelling place.

Yet, emotions branch forth, their tendrils extend, to regions vast, where cognition transcends in the neocortex's tapestry divine where reason and emotion intertwine as intoxicating wine.

Perchance, within the prefrontal's domain, lies empathy's haven, where compassion may reign. These emotions lend color to thoughts' grand parade, infusing cognition with passion's cascade.

But seek not a rigid map, a fixed destination, for emotions roam, defying limitation. They ripple and sway, like waves on the shore, a dopamine's ebb and flow residing deep inside the riverhorse these memories are embued with emotion's touch loosely tied with gentle whispers, etched in time. A tapestry woven with joy and fear.

And what of love, that ethereal dance?

Does it find its home, perchance within the nucleus accumbens, pleasure's abode, where desire and contentment are gently bestowed.

But do not seek to dissect, to neatly confine, these emotions, in some radiant design, for they transcend boundaries, evade definition, a note here and note there in symphony's sound, punctuated by cymbals and bellowing horns.

So, dear seeker, know this to be true, emotions, they color, they awaken anew.In every corner of the brain, they reside, a kaleidoscope of feeling, an eternal guide.

They shape our stories, our hopes and our fears, they lend meaning to life, through laughter and tears.

No fixed localization, no rigid decree,emotions, they dance, forever free, they float in the air as allergies or a scent divine.

So embrace their presence, let them unfold, even explode, for within their embrace, mysteries are told of the tapestry of life in vibrant hues that set our cognition free.

[horsesarecreatures]

Some horse/barn related updates:

- Amba has 4 days of minocyline left, so I ordered her some sucralfate to start immediately when it ends. Oddly, it was cheaper to buy in smaller amounts than in bulk. But also, it seems to be significantly cheaper than the last time I bought it 2 years ago. Maybe the prior vet I got it through marked it up? Whatever, I was pleasantly surprised today that it was only $60 for 2 month’s worth.

- The barn is still quiet overall, but in addition to Eli’s owner 3 other people have come who actually ride, so that’s nice. What is not so nice is that sadly 3 out of the four of them are placing other horses who passed away. The end of August was awful because 2 horses other than Cannoli also had to be euthanized (from laminitis - both owners also used Alain which is another reason why I started trimming on my own). 

- Speaking of laminitis, all horses including Amba were overweight. Amba, Patsy, and Alpine were already grain free, and we’ve switched them from second cut hay to first cut. Lynn and I also purchased hay nets with smaller openings. 

- My plan to lease Amba out is on hold until she stays lyme-free for a  significant amount of time. I don’t want to find a good person and then loose them because she has to take time off, and also with her sometimes being spooky while she has it I don’t feel super comfortable with others riding her. 

- I don’t know when it’s going to happen, but Eli’s owner wants to get a horse trailer soon and has invited Amba & I to go places with her when she does. I’m trying not to get my hopes up because D may arbitrarily take back permission for her to keep it on the property, but if Laura does manage to get it it will give us the ability to ride on the North Salem Bridle Trails, the Rockefeller State Park Trails, and the Bedford Riding Trails. 

- 2 of the new boarders are a pair of friends. Katya has a Friesian cross and she bought my wintec from me. Nicole has a cute 8 year quarter horse that is small, grey, and looks quite similar to Amba. I went trail riding with her last weekend, but unfortunately I didn’t realize that she only started riding 8 months ago. The mare, Meadow, for the most part would not go on the trail, and when she did she tried to kick Amba. She also kicked out while being tacked up. She had only been 60 days under saddle before she was bought for $10,500. Nicole’s (former) trainer sold her the horse “because she’s nice and small.” I didn’t need to tell Nicole that she’d been screwed over badly.

- Meadow also had colic this week. It could have just been the change in diet/environment, but I also noticed that both Nicole and Katya give their horses baths even when the weather is very cold. The water itself it warm, but it’s not like this barn has one of those fancy drier things. If anyone has advice on how I can tactfully suggest that the baths aren’t a good idea in winter, let me know. 

- D blew me a kiss as she was leaving the barn the other day. She did it in a joking manner but I still find it to be very, very strange behavior.

- Also, she cleared the lower trails, but then hasn’t gotten anyone to survey the property so I still can’t ride there because of the barbed wire. After telling me last spring that the barbed wire was illegally put there on her property by a neighbor, she still hasn’t taken it down because she’s now apparently unsure. But she still advertises online that there’s miles of trails going from both directions of the farm! Getting a bit bored riding the upper trails over and over again.

- D has thrown many canaries over minor things these past couple of months. Boarders other than me were the target, but I still feel like I’m always walking on eggshells there. However, Riverhorse Farm, which I had in mind as a backup barn now that I have some rental income, has closed. Which pretty much just leaves murder barn and one other that have adequate turnout. But the other one still doesn’t have as good turnout as this barn because they don’t let the horses in the 1 acre pastures if the ground is soft. So I have a feeling if I went there Amba would be stuck on a dry lot for a good part of the year.

- So I think I’d better just do my best to stick it out here. At least it's a bit more lively now with the new people.

[copperbora]

Pur the Tibetan Mastiff in front of his namesake mountains, the Annapurna Range in Nepal, for his owner Riverhorse on Twitter.❤️

Commissions like this available in my Ko-fi shop. 🥰

[strangerboykamal]

The hippopotamus, known scientifically as Hippopotamus amphibius, is a fascinating creature inhabiting the rivers and lakes of sub-Saharan Africa. This large mammal, often referred to as a "hippo," is known for its formidable size, semi-aquatic lifestyle, and distinctive appearance.

Physically, hippos are massive animals with barrel-shaped bodies, short legs, and large mouths that house formidable tusks. Despite their hefty appearance, they are surprisingly agile in water, where they spend the majority of their time to keep cool and avoid sunburn. Hippos are herbivores, grazing on grasses at night and retreating to water during the day, making them primarily nocturnal.

Their social structure is complex, with groups led by dominant males who establish territories in the water, fiercely defending them from intruders. Hippos are known for their vocalizations, including grunts, wheezes, and snorts, which they use for communication within their groups.

Conservation of hippos is increasingly important due to habitat loss and poaching. Their populations are threatened by human activities such as dam construction and illegal hunting for their ivory tusks. Efforts to protect hippos involve creating protected areas and promoting sustainable practices around their habitats.

In popular culture, hippos are often depicted as both fearsome and comical, contributing to their iconic status in children's books, cartoons, and games. Their unique characteristics make them a symbol of Africa's diverse wildlife and conservation challenges.

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[ablackbrick]

Seven Ales and Ciders

A representation of Elsoddora as a kolkesplir in tindulmoss colors. The two Geranium Lake Properties comics in today’s post were not published in newspapers; they were included with six other mask designs in a boxed set of greeting cards printed and sold by Root & Riverhorse Books, the press that also produced the GLP coloring books. The masks had no titles or captions included with the greeting…

[scithemodestmermaid]

Speaking of Springtime at Shoreline, I edited a sprite together for a riverhorse.  They’re relatives of the seahorse except freshwater, amphibious, and way bigger.  Landlings use them for pulling carts, plowing fields, and riding trails.  Humans prefer to stick with regular horses; they’re not as freaky.

A seahorse that leans heavily into the ‘horse’ part of its name has been in my head awhile, glad I got it out.

[thebibliomancer]

I'm not actually playing the RPG adventure game that came out, cause i actually started my campaign before it ever came out, so we used another system (VTM) and adapted it to work for thraa, which has made it a very different game but so interesting, cause now i imagine gelflings with superpowers.

Are you playing the version by Riverhorse? I have it and am going to run a campaign with it one day, but I'd love to know how you're finding it

Ah! Gelfling with superpowers sounds cool. Kinda in the vein of the YA books which wound up giving each of the POV protags and Gurjin a special power.

So I love the River Horse rpg book. It was great to just flip through it and read about all the adventures and set pieces and events.

It's definitely a thing that hands you a lot of details and expects you to fill in the rest yourself.

I’ve just been running the default collect the seeds campaign for a small group and we’re all having a great time with it.

[illcentrifugal]

neg_021. 2018

[throwbackbeersday]

River Horse Brewing Co. - (NJ)

Last night we had the last minute idea to head over to River Horse Brewing Co. in Ewing, NJ. 

Mostly in an effort to get in on their fabulous idea - Girl Scout cookies matched with beer. (picture from River Horse Brewing Co.’s instagram)

Although we were late and didn’t have cookies ☹, we still had a great time. 

Here’s what was on tap: (we tasted everything!) 

Oatmeal Milk Stout

Mocha Lisa Porter

Hippos Hand Double IPA

Raspberry Tripel Horse

The People’s Lager

Belgian Freeze

Hippotizing IPA

(Original) Tripel Horse

I personally felt like the raspberry tripel was great! (I don’t even like raspberry). But others felt like the original was still the better of the two. 

Their Mocaha Lisa Porter was amazing! We took it  home in cans.

As you can imagine, you can get most things to go without filling a growler, which is always convenient. 

~ Some facts about the brewery: 

The brewery itself has a chip system, (paying for the chips to exchange for beer). 

There is plenty of room for parties or small get togethers and lots of parking! 

The bathrooms are gender neutral. And it is wheel chair accessible throughout the brewery. 

With all that being said ~ I’d give this place a 7. 

(This rating is based on taste, atmosphere and overall experience. Ratings are subject to change.)

Follow our journey on Instagram: @throwbackbeersday

If you have any questions, comments, concerns or want to share an experience feel free to ask a question or submit a post! Thanks for reading!

[blazomax]

15th February Known For World Hippo Day #hippo #hippopotamus #animal #facts #february #riverhorse #dailyfacts https://www.instagram.com/p/CZqq748JSg4/?utm_medium=tumblr

[jfoli]

Kairi - Playable acoustic for sale . . #joshfoli #guitar #commissions #forsale #beer #craftbeer #upcycling #art #philadelphiaartist #playableart #acoustic #openmic #livemusic #artistforhire #artistoninstagram #artist #yeungling #riverhorse #ipa (at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) https://www.instagram.com/p/BpEUtYHBFnq/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=f73zayrpqlx5

[knightseeker-blog]

Haven't been to #Unos in a minute. Its Wed Burgers and Fries day. And the River Horse triple raspberry IPA is delicious! #unoshamilton #beer #riverhorse #burger #foodies (at Hamilton Township, Mercer County, New Jersey) https://www.instagram.com/p/CN8reUcjzV9/?igshid=n0ttisbrp5hw

[david-koeth]

Hippopotamus According to @wwf: “The hippopotamus, also known as the “river horse,” lives along the rivers and lakes throughout sub-Saharan Africa. Weighing up to 8,000 pounds, the hippo is the heaviest land animal after the elephant. Hippos seek refuge from the heat by living in water during the day, and at night they come ashore to feed on short, soft grasses and fallen fruit. The eyes and ears of a hippopotamus are on top of its head, so it can keep watch for enemies—mainly crocodiles—while lying low in the water. These giants are currently at risk from habitat loss.” • #hippo #hippopotamus #riverhorse #vulnerable #art #drawing #ipadpro #applepencil #line #lines #blackandwhite #animals #illustration #quarantineart #2020 #meditativeart #adobe #adobefresco #fresco #apple #vector #vectorart #vectors #digital #digitaldrawing #california #scratchboard #woodcut #draw30animals @adobe @adobe.fresco @behance Based on a photo by @usinglight (Stephan Steinbauer) from Unsplash.com (at Stallion Springs, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCcKG4TFi-L/?igshid=1kfmepqzem8c3

[copperbora]

Oop I drew some purty horses belonging to Riverhorse Fishdog on Twitter. ❤️ (Pssst commissions are always open on my Ko-fi.)

[kimatayasunori]

墨画掛軸【雲游河馬図】 お任せオーダーものです。河馬も空飛びたいのかなーなんて思ったりして、描いたりして🦛☁️ チベタンタイガー的な平面調に描画。これも墨画としても良いのではなかろうか😊 にしても墨はガッシュより生き物だなーと思う。 #河馬 #hippopotamus #hippoart #hippopainting #riverhorse #ヒポポタマス #掛軸 #墨絵 #japaneseink #japanesepainting #河馬図 #monochromeart #monochromepainting #contemporaryart #contemporarypainting #kimatayasunori #木全靖陛 #sumie #墨 #日本芸術 #traditionalart #art #artwork #sellart #painting #inkpainting #japan https://www.instagram.com/p/B499LofDC_b/?igshid=yht3jxolzuvc

[olive-on-horse]

Corax & Elv stallions | Duskgrim & Songsorrow

yes hello? have i said these two are boyfriends?? anyways, yes i got both of them and yes i got both of the ravens, i am shameless but i really couldn't resist their names have meanings btw: Corax comes from part of the scientific name of the common raven ( corvus corax) while Elv is simply river in Norwegian :D