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Tuesday – Anything Possible – Kreative Kue #431 by Keith Channing.
In Keith’s words: “Using this image (below) as inspiration, write a short story, flash fiction, scene, poem; anything, really. Either put your offering (or a link to it) in a comment or email it to me at keithchanning@gmail.com before the end of the week. If you post it on your own blog or site, a […]
Top Ten Things Not to Do According to Murphy’s Law
This post ran on April 30th, 2018. It still provides good advice on handling Murphy’s law. * * * Top Ten Things Not to Do According to Murphy’s Law. The inspiration for this list was thinking of all the things we do on a daily basis that someone else has done before. This naturally […]
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – Note.
While making a note of today’s destination, It is noticed that the coffee machine has not made a sound in over five minutes. This leads me to believe something is amiss. Looking closer, the plug is found lying on the counter. Knowing how difficult it is for machines to work while unplugged, the situation […]
Friday JohnKu – AKA – TGIF – Fri-Yay/Good News
Today’s Good News story continues the good work being done on behalf of Big cats. I am grateful to GP of Pacific Paratrooper for sharing this story, which ran on Fox News. Video shows Colorado wildlife officers dangling rope to rescue mountain lions from spillway Colorado Parks and Wildlife officers spring into action near Vallecito […]
Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy and Tempeste On a Rainy Day
“Tempeste. What are you doing?” “Looking for crumbs.” “You have to believe there are none around here.” “So I’m finding out. I’ll keep looking, though.” “Suit yourself. Believe me, I’ve been over this place with a fine-toothed comb.” “Fine-toothed comb? What’s that supposed to mean?” “I’ve looked carefully, and there are no crumbs.” “Shoot. There […]
Tuesday – Anything Possible – Kreative Kue #430 by Keith Channing
In Keith’s words. “Using this image (below) as inspiration, write a short story, flash fiction, scene, poem; anything, really. Either put your offering (or a link to it) in a comment or email it to me at keithchanning@gmail.com before the end of the week. If you post it on your own blog or site, a […]
Top Ten Things Not to Do on a Four-Hour Car Trip Alone
This post was published on March 26th, 2018. Since four-hour trips still happen, perhaps it will be useful. * * * Top Ten Things Not to Do on a Four-Hour Car Trip Alone This list was inspired by my recent four-hour one-way trip to Galveston. I had to keep reminding myself to avoid these […]
Views of the Neighborhood – Earth Day Planting
In celebration of Earth Day last Monday, the Swim Center and the Department of Parks and Recreation of Lakeway held a planting event. Volunteers signed up to plant blooming plants throughout the center. So, we will step back in time and witness the event. We are catered by the 24 Diner of Austin, and our […]
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – Show
When will the brain-saving liquid show up? It has been an eternal minute since the process was engaged. It seems to me there might be a glitch in the brewing mechanism. No wait. There it is, the first few drops of Elixer slowly making their way to my cup. Finally complete, the first sip is […]
Friday JohnKu – AKA – TGIF – Fri-Yay/Good News
Today’s story comes from the Good News Network. Two Big Cats from Infamous Tiger King Captivity Thriving in San Diego After Sanctuary Helps Save 69 Tigers By Andy Corbley Apr 25, 2024 A San Diego wildlife sanctuary is proud to report that two of the 69 tigers rescued from the infamous collection of the ‘Tiger […]
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