Friday JohnKu – AKA – TGIF

April 9, 2021 · by John W. Howell · in TGIF · 77 Comments

“Hey, Lucy. Look at these spots before my eyes”
“That’s dappled sunlight, Little One.”
“Who invented that?”
“The Big Dog over the Rainbow bridge.”

Hello, Friday you big beautiful thing you. It is so nice to see you again. Yes, indeed, it is Friday and close to the weekend.

This week has been pretty much a non-event. Yes, I worked on my WIP and am please about that. The new month started, and I can’t believe it is April already. Other than that not much to say

Today’s JohnKu talks about what to do when blogging news is scarce.

I hope you all have a great weekend.

No news by John W. Howell © 2021

When you have nothing,

New and ready to report . . .

Sign off gracefully.

Tags: author, books, Circumstances of Childhood, Eternal Road - The final stop, fiction favorites, Haiku, His Revenge, John W. Howell Author, JohnKu, My GRL, Our Justice, TGIF, The Contract with Gwen Plano

77 comments

harmonykentonline · April 9, 2021 - 4:40 am ·

No news is good news! Have a wonderful weekend, John 🙂

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1. John W. Howell · April 9, 2021 - 6:59 am ·
  
  You as well, Harmony.
  
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Gwen M. Plano · April 9, 2021 - 4:40 am ·

I love the wisdom of your haiku, John, and of course, the dappled sunlight Twiggy discovered. May you and yours enjoy the Rainbow bridge this weekend. 😊

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1. John W. Howell · April 9, 2021 - 6:59 am ·
  
  Just as long as we don’t go over it. Thanks, Gwen. 😁 Have a super weekend.
  
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Jill Weatherholt · April 9, 2021 - 4:47 am ·

Sometimes a “non-event” week can be a good thing. Enjoy the weekend, John!

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1. John W. Howell · April 9, 2021 - 7:00 am ·
  
  I was thinking that same thing, Jill. 😁
  
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Liz Gauffreau · April 9, 2021 - 5:11 am ·

Uneventful is good! Enjoy your weekend!!

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1. John W. Howell · April 9, 2021 - 7:00 am ·
  
  I believe you are right, Liz.
  
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  1. Liz Gauffreau · April 9, 2021 - 7:27 am ·
    
    🙂
    
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Writer Lori · April 9, 2021 - 5:40 am ·

As others have rightly noted, sometimes quiet and steady is just the ticket! Wishing you, the Producer and the fur kids a peaceful weekend, John!

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1. John W. Howell · April 9, 2021 - 7:04 am ·
  
  Thank you, Lori. Wishing you the same kind of Weekend. 😁
  
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Dan Antion · April 9, 2021 - 5:41 am ·

Any week on this side of that bridge is s good week, John. The pups look happy. I hope you all have a nice weekend.

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1. John W. Howell · April 9, 2021 - 7:05 am ·
  
  Thank you, Dan. I hope you all have a nice weekend as well.
  
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Charles Yallowitz · April 9, 2021 - 5:48 am ·

Sometimes it’s nice to have a quiet week.

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1. John W. Howell · April 9, 2021 - 7:05 am ·
  
  I would say so too, Charles. Thanks
  
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shoreacres · April 9, 2021 - 6:15 am ·

In my early years of blogging, I enjoyed reading a Danish woman who had this tagline atop her page: “If I don’t have anything to say, I won’t say it.” That’s a lot of wisdom, right there.

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1. John W. Howell · April 9, 2021 - 7:06 am ·
  
  Yes it is. Made me chuckle too. Thanks, Linda. 😊
  
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coldhandboyack · April 9, 2021 - 6:27 am ·

There’s been a lot of that in my life lately. I toned down my blogging until something interesting came along.

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1. John W. Howell · April 9, 2021 - 7:10 am ·
  
  My blog is a matter of creating fiction so for most days I don’t have to worry about my life and what it means to the blog. Friday is the only day where I try to say something about current affairs. I really didn’t feel like talking of mass shootings, the political scene, or COVID so not much else going on.
  
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  1. coldhandboyack · April 9, 2021 - 7:55 am ·
    
    Those are getting a little rusty, now that you mention it. The pups are a lot more interesting.
    
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GP · April 9, 2021 - 6:43 am ·

Spring has sprung, we’re all getting vaccinated, your WIP is coming along and we still visit each other almost every day – what more can we ask for?

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1. John W. Howell · April 9, 2021 - 7:11 am ·
  
  I think you have nailed the essence of life, GP. Thanks. 😊
  
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  1. GP · April 9, 2021 - 1:50 pm ·
    
    Who me? 🤪🤓
    
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    1. John W. Howell · April 9, 2021 - 2:46 pm ·
      
      Yes indeed. The old philosopher, GP
      
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John Hric · April 9, 2021 - 7:10 am ·

Three fingers to Friday.

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1. John W. Howell · April 9, 2021 - 3:00 pm ·
  
  Make that five.
  
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Teri Polen · April 9, 2021 - 7:10 am ·

Same here, John. This week seemed to fly by, but nothing eventful. Have a great weekend!

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1. John W. Howell · April 9, 2021 - 2:59 pm ·
  
  You as well, Teri.
  
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Staci Troilo · April 9, 2021 - 7:42 am ·

Sometimes there’s nothing better than taking a moment to appreciate the gifts given to us by the “Big Dog over the Rainbow Bridge.” Happy Friday.

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1. John W. Howell · April 9, 2021 - 2:59 pm ·
  
  Thank you, Staci. You are so right.
  
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portmanguy · April 9, 2021 - 8:20 am ·

Have a good weekend, John.

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1. John W. Howell · April 9, 2021 - 2:57 pm ·
  
  You as well, Guy.
  
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Sorryless · April 9, 2021 - 8:40 am ·

No news equals chill time. So chill, Boss. 🙂

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1. John W. Howell · April 9, 2021 - 2:56 pm ·
  
  🥶
  
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  1. Sorryless · April 9, 2021 - 9:22 pm ·
    
    Too literal. 😉
    
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    1. John W. Howell · April 10, 2021 - 7:02 am ·
      
      😂
      
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The Coastal Crone · April 9, 2021 - 9:48 am ·

TGIF, John! Quiet here too.

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1. John W. Howell · April 9, 2021 - 2:54 pm ·
  
  Thanks for the report, Jo.
  
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Baydreamer · April 9, 2021 - 10:37 am ·

I’ve always felt that no news is good news. Great Ku, John, and Happy Friday! I am so grateful to see Friday, too! 🥰

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1. John W. Howell · April 9, 2021 - 2:52 pm ·
  
  Thank you for the visit, Lauren.
  
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Jan Sikes · April 9, 2021 - 11:07 am ·

There are times when a non-event week is a blessing, John. Great JohnKu! I like that phrase, dappled sunlight…

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1. John W. Howell · April 9, 2021 - 2:51 pm ·
  
  Thank you Jan. 😊
  
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kethuprofumo · April 9, 2021 - 12:20 pm ·

Peaceful week & sunny Fridays are not bad at all, dear John! 🙂 🙂 🙂 Have a nice quiet week-end!

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1. John W. Howell · April 9, 2021 - 2:50 pm ·
  
  I’m wishing you a quiet and peaceful weekend as well, dear Maria. 🤗
  
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  1. kethuprofumo · April 10, 2021 - 6:53 am ·
    
    Thank you, my dear John!😊🌸🌸🌸
    
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    1. John W. Howell · April 10, 2021 - 8:47 am ·
      
      😊
      
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Dale · April 9, 2021 - 1:33 pm ·

It means that for once, you are not feeling like a dog chasing its tail… that it is time to chillax!
Have a fantabulous Friday, John!

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1. John W. Howell · April 9, 2021 - 2:49 pm ·
  
  Yes. Feels good. Unusual but good. Thanks, Dale.
  
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  1. Dale · April 9, 2021 - 3:37 pm ·
    
    Well I do hope you take advantage of it!
    
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    1. John W. Howell · April 9, 2021 - 3:45 pm ·
      
      I’m sitting on the chaise with Twiggy and Lucy enjoying the 91 degree temperature. I guess I am taking advantage. 😁
      
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    2. Dale · April 9, 2021 - 3:54 pm ·
      
      Not to show off…but we are basking in our 75 degrees over here. I’ve been in and out of the house all day (Have to pretend to work a little… as I go in and out…)
      And very glad you are taking advantage!
      
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    3. John W. Howell · April 9, 2021 - 4:00 pm ·
      
      Are you sure you are not bragging?
      
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    4. Dale · April 9, 2021 - 4:16 pm ·
      
      Well, in reality, I’m actually in total shock and blissful that maybe, just maybe we won’t freeze our arses off next week for my birthday – something that has not happened in years!
      
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    5. John W. Howell · April 9, 2021 - 9:03 pm ·
      
      Let’s hope so. Happy Birthday in advance. What Day?
      
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    6. Dale · April 9, 2021 - 11:52 pm ·
      
      Thank you but Ya got time… 😉
      Wednesday 😀
      
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    7. John W. Howell · April 10, 2021 - 7:04 am ·
      
      😊 Youngest daughter is the 18th. Love these Aries
      
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    8. Dale · April 10, 2021 - 7:28 am ·
      
      You’re the sweetest. We are not a bad lot…😉
      
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    9. John W. Howell · April 10, 2021 - 8:49 am ·
      
      My favorite sign.
      
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    10. Dale · April 10, 2021 - 8:59 am ·
      
      Awww 🙂
      
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    11. John W. Howell · April 10, 2021 - 9:19 am ·
      
      😊
      
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raynayday · April 9, 2021 - 1:52 pm ·

Ah I always feel that when you have nothing to say then talk about nothing; a complete absence it brings to mind, “The unbearable lightness of being” by Milan Kundera. I read it years ago. Terrible book, Very many loved it.I have no idea why other than that the writing was rather good but the story (what little there was of it in a long book) was just a fellow trying to excuse his many infidelities.Won the Nobel prize; Mr Kundera. I love it when I have nothing to say, it helps me think, to imagine, to remember and then I always have something to say. Have a great Friday.

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1. John W. Howell · April 9, 2021 - 2:45 pm ·
  
  I enjoy having nothing to say myself.
  
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Vashti Q · April 9, 2021 - 4:20 pm ·

Ha, ha! Love your Johnku. No news is better than bad news. 😉 Have a fabulous weekend!

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1. John W. Howell · April 9, 2021 - 8:10 pm ·
  
  Yes it is. Thank you, Vashti.
  
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petespringerauthor · April 9, 2021 - 7:12 pm ·

All quiet on the Western Front. Sometimes no news is the best news.

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1. John W. Howell · April 9, 2021 - 8:09 pm ·
  
  I agree, Pete.
  
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Frank @ Beach Walk Reflections · April 10, 2021 - 7:05 am ·

The JohnKu made me laugh – put opening with the Rainbow Bridge did create an initial panic. Meanwhile, I wonder what Twiggy will say when she becomes the elder and the Yoda of a youngster.

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1. John W. Howell · April 10, 2021 - 8:48 am ·
  
  We try to keep those thoughts under cover. Thanks, Frank.
  
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rabirius · April 10, 2021 - 7:26 am ·

…well, now the weekend is upon us. (At least in my time zone). 🙂

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1. John W. Howell · April 10, 2021 - 8:49 am ·
  
  Yes indeed. Here too.
  
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robertawrites235681907 · April 10, 2021 - 10:47 pm ·

You are so funny, John. You could have expanded on your WIP.

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1. John W. Howell · April 11, 2021 - 7:29 am ·
  
  I’m not much for going on about my stuff. Thanks, Robbie. 😁
  
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Jennie · April 11, 2021 - 7:20 am ·

‘The big dog over the rainbow bridge’… well if that didn’t melt my heart!

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1. John W. Howell · April 11, 2021 - 7:34 am ·
  
  Thank you, Jennie.
  
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  1. Jennie · April 11, 2021 - 12:13 pm ·
    
    You’re welcome, John.
    
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circadianreflections · April 12, 2021 - 12:22 pm ·

That was very graceful, and the girls are so cute! I loved too loved that line, ” The big dog over the rainbow bridge”. I hope you had a good week-end!

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1. John W. Howell · April 12, 2021 - 3:02 pm ·
  
  I did, Deborah. Thank you. I hope you did a well.
  
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