This post was originally run on August 15, 2014. I think it remains relevant today. Also, I’m at Story Empire today discussing Lewin’s Change Process if you care to pop over there too. Here’s the link. * * * Here is the 60th installment of Ten Top Lists of What Not to Do. The […]
Hi gang. Today we are going back to the house under construction in the neighborhood. There has been some progress, and frankly, it has been a slow week in terms of events in Lakeway. We are being catered to brunch by the Launderette in Austin. Our entertainment is The Bangles. Menu Rainbow Bowl beet hummus, […]
My day started like most. I first went to the Bentley dealer and checked out a new turbo convertible for a test ride. The dealer wanted to make the whole idea more complicated, but I convinced them that as a world-famous influencer, it would be worth their while to let me drive the […]
Another Friday is here, and we can all give thanks. We can look forward to a weekend of rest. This was a busy week all around. I am glad to report I have made some headway on my WIP. The one additional day of not blogging has opened up some valuable time, and I […]
“Hey, Lucy. I hear something over there.” “Might be a lawnmower. Let’s go see.” “Look at this. A little something running around here.” “I don’t see anything.” “Over here. Not over there. It’s over here.” “I wouldn’t touch anything that’s on the ground running around.” “Look, it’s the cutest. I wonder if it wants to […]
In Keith’s words. “Using this photo (below) as inspiration, write a short story, flash fiction, scene, poem; anything, really; even just a caption for the photograph. Either put it (or a link to it) in a comment or email it to me at keithchanning@gmail.com before 6pm next Sunday (if you aren’t sure what the time […]
Here is a post from August 24th, 2015. Last week I pointed out questions that should never be asked. So it is only right to help with questions that should never be answered. *** The inspiration for this list came from observing everyday life and watching others fall into a dark pit for no […]
Today we are going to an art show. This is a show of local artists and is held at the Activities Center. After that, we are going to have brunch in the park. We are being catered by Paperboys in Austin. Our entertainment is Miranda Lambert. BRUNCH Menu quiche daily selection tossed arugula lemongrass cured […]
Phil Taylor has always been at the top of my list of bloggers to visit when I need a laugh. His blog is titled The Phil Factor With a brief subtitle of; “Where Sarcasm Gets Drunk and Let’s Its Hair Down.” Phil is very humorous and a talented author with five published books. I was […]
I was relaxing around the abode when my attention was drawn to the front door. Twiggy was just beginning her famous St. Louis bark, so I knew someone was approaching the house. Grabbing my Ring app, I took a look and was astonished to see what looked like a rhinoceros standing in the driveway. […]




















