Friday JohnKu – AKA – TGIF

May 7, 2021 · by John W. Howell · in TGIF · 56 Comments

Photo of Twiggy trotting by Lucy

“Where you going kiddo?”
“I thought I heard Friday on the patio.”
“You are right Friday is here.”

It is Friday again, and I think I must spend part of the week in a state of unconsciousness. That would be the only reason the week passes so quickly. Well, here we are on the eve of the weekend.

It has been a week of finally getting past the block on my WIP. I still can’t figure out what the problem was, but managed to move on. I have been able to score one thousand words a day which is my goal.

On Sunday, we will be visiting the Enchanted Forest again. There are some interesting things done with the trees so we will concentrate on those. I hope you can make it.

This week’s JohnKu talks about peace and quiet. I hope you have a wonderful weekend.

Silence by John W. Howell © 2021

When all is quiet,

Do not suspect something’s wrong . . .

Sound of peace working.

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

56 comments

SRIKANTH · May 7, 2021 - 4:27 am ·

Thanks John have a great weekend!🤝

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1. John W. Howell · May 7, 2021 - 7:52 am ·
  
  You as well.
  
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Liz Gauffreau · May 7, 2021 - 4:30 am ·

I love your JohnKu!!

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1. John W. Howell · May 7, 2021 - 7:53 am ·
  
  Thank you, Liz. 😊
  
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harmonykentonline · May 7, 2021 - 4:30 am ·

Great Haiku, John, and I love the sentiment. I’m so pleased you’ve gotten through your block. 1000 words a day is great! Have a lovely weekend 🙂

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1. John W. Howell · May 7, 2021 - 7:53 am ·
  
  Thank you, Harmony. Have a super weekend as well. 😊
  
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Gwen M. Plano · May 7, 2021 - 4:44 am ·

I love the sound of peace! Congratulations on your WIP, John. Sometimes our characters need their own quiet time. 😊 I hope you and yours have a wonderful weekend.

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1. John W. Howell · May 7, 2021 - 7:54 am ·
  
  Thank you, Gwen. I hope you and yours have a peaceful weekend as well.
  
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Jill Weatherholt · May 7, 2021 - 5:10 am ·

I cling tightly to my peace! Great JohnKu! Congratulations on your progress, John.😍

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1. John W. Howell · May 7, 2021 - 7:55 am ·
  
  Thank you, Jill. Good to be moving forward again. 😁
  
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Book Club Mom · May 7, 2021 - 5:25 am ·

Hi John, Happy Friday. Glad you got over your writing block! And I used to worry when things were quiet, now I’m with you!

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1. John W. Howell · May 7, 2021 - 7:55 am ·
  
  The only time to worry about quie is when you have a toddler in the house. 😁
  
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  1. Book Club Mom · May 7, 2021 - 6:44 pm ·
    
    Oh you’re so right, John!
    
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    1. John W. Howell · May 7, 2021 - 7:47 pm ·
      
      😁
      
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Frank @ Beach Walk Reflections · May 7, 2021 - 5:30 am ·

A toast to meeting your goal, but I think Twiggy heard a truck. Looking forward to the Sunday tour.

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1. John W. Howell · May 7, 2021 - 10:24 am ·
  
  Thank you. Toast with peanut butter.
  
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GP · May 7, 2021 - 6:22 am ·

Peace does wonders for me.
Congrats on working past the block!

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1. John W. Howell · May 7, 2021 - 10:25 am ·
  
  Thank you, GP. 😊
  
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Writer Lori · May 7, 2021 - 7:01 am ·

Glad that your muse has returned to rest on your shoulder, John. Great JohnKu! Have a wonderful weekend….

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1. John W. Howell · May 7, 2021 - 10:26 am ·
  
  Me too, Lori. Thank you. Have a great weekend too.
  
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Dan Antion · May 7, 2021 - 7:01 am ·

Are you sure there’s not someone sneaking up on me?

I’m glad you got beyond the block. It’s a good feeling to get passed obstacles.

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1. John W. Howell · May 7, 2021 - 10:26 am ·
  
  Thanks, Dan.
  
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Charles Yallowitz · May 7, 2021 - 7:01 am ·

Good poem. I’ll admit that peace and quiet puts me on edge. Too many calms before the storms.

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1. John W. Howell · May 7, 2021 - 10:27 am ·
  
  So true, Thanks, Charles.
  
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Jan Sikes · May 7, 2021 - 8:19 am ·

It’s interesting that when things get a little too quiet, we get uneasy. 🙂 Great JohnKu! Have a great weekend!

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1. John W. Howell · May 7, 2021 - 8:00 pm ·
  
  I think it goes back to whne we had toddlers in the house.
  
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coldhandboyack · May 7, 2021 - 8:50 am ·

I get into that middle slog on mine, too. It always seems to work itself out, though.

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1. John W. Howell · May 7, 2021 - 8:00 pm ·
  
  Yes it did this time too.
  
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John Hric · May 7, 2021 - 8:57 am ·

I greatly favor that explanation. And the enduring silence. Thanks John

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1. John W. Howell · May 7, 2021 - 7:59 pm ·
  
  😊
  
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D.L. Finn, Author · May 7, 2021 - 10:36 am ·

I feel like I get up on Monday and go to bed on Friday night. It’s crazy. I love your Haiku and wishes for weekend peace. That’s my wish too!

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1. John W. Howell · May 7, 2021 - 7:59 pm ·
  
  Thanks, Denise.
  
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Vashti Q · May 7, 2021 - 11:49 am ·

Hi, John! I’m happy your muse decided to visit you again. They can be so temperamental sometimes. A peaceful weekend sounds fantastic, but it’s not happening for me this ‘Mother’s Day’ weekend, though. Have a good one. Happy Writing! 😀 xo

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1. John W. Howell · May 7, 2021 - 7:56 pm ·
  
  Well, revel in the chaos. Thanks, Vashti.
  
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B R Chitwood - My Mission: Writing to Discover Me · May 7, 2021 - 12:12 pm ·

Sounds great but I have a suspicious nature… 🙂
Glad the ‘dark period’ is over…stop ‘bitchin’ and write!

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1. John W. Howell · May 7, 2021 - 7:56 pm ·
  
  Hahaha. Yes, boss.
  
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Mae Clair · May 7, 2021 - 1:33 pm ·

Yay! Congratulations on moving past your block, John. I bet it feels great to hitting word count again. I have my fingers crossed that I manage some this weekend. Happy FriYay!

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1. John W. Howell · May 7, 2021 - 7:53 pm ·
  
  Yes it does feel good. One day before things turned around I wrote about ten words. I almost pooped my pants.
  
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Dale · May 7, 2021 - 3:07 pm ·

Oh yes. That is a wonderful JohnKu!
Happy Friday!

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1. John W. Howell · May 7, 2021 - 7:52 pm ·
  
  Thank you, Dale.
  
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  1. Dale · May 8, 2021 - 12:30 am ·
    
    🙂
    
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The Coastal Crone · May 7, 2021 - 3:28 pm ·

I like the “sound of peace working.” And I like your explanation of why the week(s) go so fast. Cheers for the weekend!

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1. John W. Howell · May 7, 2021 - 7:52 pm ·
  
  Hahaha. Thanks, Jo. I think someone hits us with a taser and that’s it.
  
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Sorryless · May 7, 2021 - 6:43 pm ·

Apologies to peace . . but the quiet always makes us suspicious.

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1. John W. Howell · May 7, 2021 - 7:47 pm ·
  
  It does for sure. That’s why we should embrace it.
  
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  1. Sorryless · May 8, 2021 - 8:53 am ·
    
    You speak the truth
    
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    1. John W. Howell · May 8, 2021 - 2:25 pm ·
      
      😊
      
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Jennie · May 8, 2021 - 6:10 am ·

Love the JohnKu! See you at the trees this weekend.

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1. John W. Howell · May 8, 2021 - 7:10 am ·
  
  I’ll be there. 😁
  
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  1. Jennie · May 8, 2021 - 8:57 am ·
    
    😀
    
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Teri Polen · May 8, 2021 - 10:07 am ·

Glad you got past the block, John – have a great weekend!

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1. John W. Howell · May 8, 2021 - 2:17 pm ·
  
  Thank you, Teri. 😊
  
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kethuprofumo · May 8, 2021 - 11:00 am ·

The sun & the shadows – a poetic Friday at the Twiggy Resort.

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1. John W. Howell · May 8, 2021 - 2:14 pm ·
  
  Yes the ocular poetry is everywhere. Thanks, Maria.
  
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  1. kethuprofumo · May 8, 2021 - 4:03 pm ·
    
    😂😂😂 Oh. this Friday is so naughty, dear John! 🙂
    
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    1. John W. Howell · May 8, 2021 - 4:52 pm ·
      
      Yes, indeed.
      
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