Monthly Archives: August 2014
Wednesday Story Day
Wednesday is story day (of course) and this week is no exception. This story today was inspired by a transaction I had with a major retailer where I needed to go on-line and discuss the problem with a chat service. I often wonder where management got the idea of on-line chat as a problem-solving device […]
A Little Inside Information About My Book -My GRL
I have been asked a number of times about the inspiration for My GRL and I have decided to begin discussing some of the aspects of the book. One reason is to take advantage of this space to help promote the book (gasp). The other is to give some information about the book hoping those […]
Top Ten Things Not to do While Waiting Your Turn
Here is the 59th installment of Ten Top Lists of What Not to Do. The inspiration for this came from standing in a number of lines Hope you like it. Top Ten Things Not to do if You Find Yourself Waiting Your Turn 10 If you are in line at a ferry do […]
Stream of Consciousness Saturday
This post is in response to the Linda Hill Stream of Consciousness Saturday prompt “Time” You can go here to see some of the other author submissions http://lindaghill.wordpress.com/2014/08/15/the-friday-reminder-and-prompt-for-socs-august-1614/ Time by John W. Howell “Do you have the time?” “Yeah, I sure do.” “That’s good. Could you tell me what time it is?” “Yes […]
Friday JohnKu for Week’s End
Friday is here at last. Seems like an eternity since Wednesday but that ‘s how it goes in the scheme of things. Sometimes the weeks go by in a flash and sometimes it feels like a five-day root canal. Unless you have a secret answer I have not been able to pinpoint just […]
Wednesday Short Story Day
Wednesday is upon us already. We need to feel good about that. This week’s story was prompted by the realization that our children are grown and can make decisions and determine their own outcomes. Sometimes one has to be reminded since it seems like yesterday they were dependent on their parents. Such is not […]
Rave Reviews Book Club – Quality Member Search
I am one of nine members of the 9-1-1 club for August within the Rave Reviews Book Club. The 9-1-1 club was formed to seek out and provide to the Rave Reviews Book Club high quality and sustaining members. Each month, nine current members of the Rave Reviews Book Club are tasked with finding […]
Top Ten Things Not to Do if You Have a Lousy Boss
Here is the 58th installment of Ten Top Lists of What Not to Do. The inspiration for this came from a number of blogs which focused on different kinds of bosses. Hope you like it. Top Ten Things Not to do if You Have a Lousy Boss 10.If you have a lousy boss, […]
Book Release: Elemental Earth by Harmony Kent
Originally posted on Nicholas C. Rossis:
Join us for an exciting week, celebrating the Release of YA Fantasy Fiction Novel “ELEMENTAL EARTH” by Author Harmony Kent. Let’s hear about it in her own words… Harmony Kent I just published my third Novel, and what a whirlwind ride it’s been! A couple of years ago, I…
Stream of Consciousness Saturday
This is in response to the Stream of Consciousness Saturday prompt using the word or thought of two. The prompt and rules can be found at: http://lindaghill.wordpress.com/2014/08/08/the-friday-reminder-and-prompt-for-socs-august-914/ A Couple by John W. Howell © 2014 “Give me a couple of those donuts.” “A couple? Do you mean two?” “Yeah, I mean two. What do […]



















