Author Archives: John W. Howell
Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy and Lucy Hunt a Puma
“You hear something over there, Little One?” “Sounds like a puma to me.” “You think?” “Shush. I’m not moving a muscle. Might be time to catch it.” “I think it might be on the move.” “I say it is in the tree over there.” “You keep an eye to the left, and I’ll go investigate.” […]
Tuesday – Anything Possible – Kreative Kue #375 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 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 […]
Top Ten Things Not to do While Watching Football on TV
Since the American football season is underway, I thought it would be good to pull forward a post that ran on September 25th, 2015. The season starts earlier this year, so hopefully, mistakes can be avoided. I hope you enjoy it. Top Ten Things Not to do While Watching Football on TV 10 If you […]
Views of the Neighborhood – Lakeway Activity Center Art Show
Yes, today we are going to the Lakeway Activity Center, where an art show is in progress. These are local artists and in addition to the show at the Activity Center, several artists have opened their studios for visits. We won’t be going to those since I don’t think the artists will be prepared for […]
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt Board/Bored
A quiet Saturday with no sound other than the death rattle of the coffee maker working on my soul-enhancing cup of the steaming stuff. Looking forward to non-activity that could render me into a condition best described as bored, I take a sip of the Columbian liquid alternative to Bolivian marching powder. Thinking the paper […]
Friday JohnKu – AKA – TGIF – Friyay/Good News
Today’s good news story comes from the Good News Network. Here it is in its entirety. 6 High School Football Players Combine Their Strength to Rescue Injured Woman Trapped in a Wrecked Car By Andy Corbley – Aug 22, 2022 A Georgian woman is thanking her stars that it was nothing less than a group […]
Thursday – A Little Personal – Lucy, Twiggy, and Rain
It is a lot cooler out here, Little One.” “It sure is. Something’s wrong.” “Something’s not wrong. It has rained, is all.” “Wait. You mean we actually got rain?” “Yup. Looks like we had a good one too.” “I can smell it. There is the scent of refreshment in the air.” “If you say so. […]
Sŭbmarine-Ër #New Book – Guest Blog by Robert G. Williscroft
Since my dad was a naval aviator in World War II, I have been interested in all things Navy. I am therefore delighted to have as a guest Robert G. Williscroft, submariner and author of multiple series including The MacMcDowell Missions, The Oort Chronicles, and The Daedalus Files. Robert compiled and edited the true-life adventures […]
Tuesday – Anything Possible – Kreative Kue #374 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 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 […]
Top Ten Things Not to Do If You Are a Writer
This post was published on November 21, 2016. Still good advice if you are a writer. * * * The inspiration for this list is thinking back on all my mistakes while trying to become a writer. Not that I made all of them, but maybe some. I hope you enjoy it. […]
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