Monthly Archives: February 2018
Top Ten Gifts Not to Give on Valentine’s Day
The inspiration for this list was an inquiry on Google asking for the top ten gifts given on Valentine’s day. There are lovely things passed from one to the other on the Hallmark occasion. There are also some significant landmines waiting for the unsuspecting or clueless gift giver. Here are just ten. 10 On […]
Views of the Neighborhood – The Fence
Some of you may recall on one of my tours there was a fence covered with numerous objects found on the beach. Hurricane Harvey took it and there was not enough left to take a photo. I did have a photo of the original. I am pleased to report that the fence has been rebuilt. Here […]
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt “Tale/Tail
It is Stream of Consciousness Saturday time again. This week’s prompt is “Tale/Tail. Linda Hill says we can use one or both. If you would like to play with words visit Linda’s blog and see how. Here is the link. The Friday Reminder and Prompt for #SoCS Feb. 10/18 Tale/Tail by John W. Howell © 2018 […]
Friday JohnKu – AKA – TGIF
Another Friday is upon us. Unlike last week this one feels like it flew by. I guess we can never explain from one week to the next why some are quick and some seem to drag. This week was pretty productive. Gwen and I got the cover for The Contract finalized. There are […]
Thursday – A Little Personal – Lucy and Bailey Face the Elements
“Hey, Boss.” “Hi, Lucy. What’s up?” “Um. Do we have to go for a walk today?” “What’s the matter? We always go for a walk.” “The wind chill is in the thirties.” “Oh, come on you big sissy. You have fur after all.” “Well ask Bailey. She’ll tell you.” “Is that right Bailey?” “Pops. it […]
The IF Challenge – A Prompt by A Frank Angle
Ever think about how many times we use the word “If” in a day? Although some more than others, we use “if” in a variety of ways. Well, it took an exchange with Marc (@Sorryless) initiate this idea – the If Challenge. The Basics Write a post featuring If as the theme. Publish the […]
Wednesday Story Day – AKA – Hump Day
Wednesday Story day again and last week we were with Frank Plano, Alice, and Mrs. Murphy while Frank was talking through some fine points of what Alice saw the night the Severides were murdered. Mr. Plano implied that Alice did not see what she said she saw. Of course, Harriet Murphy caught on to the […]
Tuesday – Anything Possible – Kreative Kue #160 by Keith Channing
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 6 pm next Sunday (if you aren’t sure what the time […]
Top Ten Things Not to Ask a Genius
The inspiration for this post came after pondering a discussion with a brilliant person. I just wondered what it would be like to be that smart. One thing led to another, and the list was born. 10 If you are talking to a genius, do not ask them how it feels to be so smart. If […]
Views of the Neighborhood – Big Foot
This week’s View of the Neighborhood follows the Bigfoot Drilling rig as it moves down the Corpus Christi channel to the Gulf of Mexico. The oil and gas rig is headed to a position about 250 miles off New Orleans. It will be anchored in water about a mile deep. Once productive it will deliver […]
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