Author Archives: John W. Howell
Top Ten Things Not to Do if You Are Over Seventy Years of Age
This list was initially published on October 13, 2014. I was 73 when I wrote it, and now I am 81. Checking it over, and it still makes sense. If you are over seventy, pay attention. If not, I hope you get a few laughs. * * * This list was inspired by having […]
Views of the Neighborhood – Model Display by Bruce Foster of Lakeway
Today we are heading to the Lakeway Activity Center. Employee Bruce Foster has shared a small portion of his model cars at the Activity Center through October 15. Bruce says he has well over 500 in his current collection and has probably given away that many. As usual, we will have food, and in keeping […]
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – Me
Standing and looking like an unemployed actor in the welfare line. Still waiting for the expresso machine to finish torturing me with its drama causes some reflection. How do I get that safe out of my backyard? Rolls across my consciousness. Having no immediate answer, the cup runneth over, and I sip quickly […]
Friday JohnKu – AKA – TGIF – Fri-Yay/Good News
Today’s good news story comes from (where else) the Good News Network. Here it is in its entirety. John Cena Smashes Guinness World Record – Granting 650 Wishes for Sick Children By Andy Corbley – Sep 29, 2022 American actor and WWE superstar John Cena has set a new record for the most wishes granted […]
Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy and Lucy Solving a mystery
“Lucy. What the heck is cheeseburger doing in the yard?” “I don’t know. Did you leave her out there last night?” “No way. She’s not an outside toy. So I don’t know how she got there.” “There has to be an answer. Cheeseburgers just don’t get up and walk outside.” “Where you going?” “I’m going […]
Guest Post – Jaye Marie – Ghost of a Chance #newbook
Today I am pleased to have Jaye Marie with me on Fiction Favorites. She has a new book titled Ghost of a Chance now available on amazon. So, Jaye, the post is yours. Thank you, John. Let’s get right into an excerpt that will give your readers an idea of what they can expect. Excerpt: […]
Tuesday – Anything Possible – Kreative Kue #379 by Keith Channing
In Keith’s words. “Using this photo as inspiration, write a short story, flash fiction, scene, poem; anything, really; even just a caption for the photograph. Either put your offering (or a link to it) in a comment or email it to me at keithchanning@gmail.com before Sunday evening UK time. If you post it on your […]
Top Ten Things Not to Expect From Others
This post originally ran in November 2015. Since I don’t believe humans have changed much since then, I think it is worth a revisit. * * * This list is inspired by a study of the results of expecting others to react in a certain way and being totally fooled. As a reminder, this […]
Views of the Neighborhood – OG Agave’s Plant Paradise
Today we are going to a cactus and succulent purveyor in Lakeway. I think you will be amazed at the beauty and number of plants. Mary Caroline and Matthew Shreves began their business on Instagram and opened a storefront in March this year. The couple has over 1000 cacti, agave, and succulents online and at […]
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – Home
Waiting for the coffee machine to finish its ridiculously pompous and overly complicated process brought to mind the safe and the Yosemite Sam look alike. Looking out the back windows confirmed that the safe was still there. Such a condition brought a sense of unwanted satisfaction that, at least it, was not all […]
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