Monthly Archives: December 2018
Top Ten Things Not to Do at the First New Year’s Eve Celebration Held in Times Square (then Longacre Square), in New York City – 1904
This post continues the Top Ten Things Not to Do with a historical background. Since today is the one hundred fourteenth anniversary of the first New Years Eve celebration in Times Square, I thought the following list would be handy if you somehow get to go there. Top Ten Things Not to Do at […]
Views of the Neighborhood – Winter Sunday
The days between Christmas and New Year are pretty low-key around the neighborhood. I thought I would give you two views of the Gulf while the sky is overcast and the wind is blowing. The temperature was in the fifties. All in all a winter day. A shot of the Gulf from the boardwalk. […]
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt “Ask Someone Else = Storage”
It is Stream of Consciousness Saturday and this weeks prompt is “Ask Someone Else.” Linda Hill says we should ask someone else for a prompt word. I did, and the word came back. It is “storage.” If you would like to run around and chase perfect strangers all the while begging for a prompt word, […]
Friday JohnKu – AKA – TGIF
Friday already. Seems like this week was an eternity. It was a great Christmas touched with sadness. Makes one believe that sadness is in the world just to make sure we all know happiness when we have it. I think I’ll cling to that thought. I’ll visit it a little more in the JohnKu On […]
A Little Personal – Lucy and Twiggy
“Hey, Lucy. What do you want to play? “I think we could play tag.” “Sounds good to me. How about you’re it.” “Yeah, I think that is about right.” “Don’t catch me too soon, Lucy.” “Geez, kid I gave you a fifteen length head start.” “Okay, you got me. Now I’m it.” “You almost make […]
Wednesday Story Day – AKA Hump Day – Bailey is at Peace
I normally have a story today, but with deep sadness I want you to know that Bailey has crossed over the Rainbow Bridge. On Sunday it was clear she was starting to experience difficulty. The time came to seek help in ending her journey here and let her begin a new chapter over the Rainbow bridge. […]
Happy Holidays from Our House to Yours
We wish you the Happiest of Holidays.
Top Ten Things Not to Do at the First Singing of Silent Night in 1818
This Top Ten list of what not to do continues with a historical backdrop. On December 24th, 1818 the Christmas carol “Silent Night” composed by Franz Xaver Gruber was first sung at St Nicholas parish church in Oberndorf, Austria. If you time travel there here is a list that might keep you from making a […]
Views of the Neighborhood – The Enchanted Forest
As Christmas approaches, Port Aransas celebrates the season with its annual Enchanted Forest sponsored by the Department of Parks and Recreation. The forest is put up in the community center and is a collection of trees decorated by local businesses and organizations. The community center welcomes folks from around the country to the Enchanted forest […]
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt “Tin.”
Aggregating my thoughts today made me realize it is Stream of Consciousness Saturday and this weeks prompt is “tin.” Linda Hill instructs that we can use the word of a word containing “tin.” She also advises having fun and offers bonus points if we begin and end the post with the word “tin” or […]
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