Author Archives: John W. Howell
Merry Christmas From Our House to Yours
Wishing you a very Merry Christmas. Enjoy the day and your loved ones. Comments are closed.
Friday JohnKu – AKA – TGIF – Fri-Yay Good News
Two widowed penguins seemingly comfort one another as they gaze upon Melbourne’s lights. St Kilda, Australia. Tobias Baumgaertner, Finalist Community Choice Award An excerpt of a story by By Margherita Cole on December 29, 2020, in My Modern Met. For the whole story, click on Margherita’s name. In 2019, photographer Tobias Baumgaertner snapped a romantic […]
Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy and Lucy in Photos
“Hey, Lucy. I thought you didn’t like sweaters.” “Mom wants a photo with me in it.” “Wow. You are barely in it.” “I know it’s a little tight.” Hey Mom. Lucy’s sweater is too tight.” “It will be fine for one photo.” “Thanks anyway, Little One. Might need a Supreme Court ruling.” “Tell you what, […]
#newbook Wreck of the Lanternfish by C.S. Boyack
I am so pleased to welcome Lisa Burton back to my blog today. Lisa is the assistant to Craig Boyack, the author of the Lantern series, and so much more. Lisa is here to tell us about Craig’s new book, The Wreck of the Lanternfish, which is the last book in the Lanternfish Trilogy. I […]
Tuesday – Anything Possible – Kreative Kue #340 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 it (or a link to it) in a comment or email it to me at keithchanning@gmail.combefore 6pm on Sunday (if you aren’t sure what the time is […]
Top Ten Things Not to do During the Holiday Season.
This post originally ran on December 22, 2014. I think it still might give you a smile today. * * * This list is inspired by the holiday season and is a result of watching the behavior of folks as we get nearer to the final day. As with all my lists, there is […]
Views of the Neighborhood – Christmas Decorations
Since this is the last Sunday before Christmas, I thought it would be fun to cruise the neighborhood and take in some decorations. Also, since we are going out at night, I thought it would be good to have desserts. We are being catered by Spot in New York City. Our entertainment is Bruce Springsteen. […]
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – “Opposites
Figuring it would be a good idea to get out of the chest, I found purchase on the sides and, with some effort, lifted myself out. It was a shortfall to the ground, and with some degree of grace, I landed softly on my face. Unhooking my feet from the rim of the chest, I […]
Friday – JohnKu – AKA – TGIF Fri-Yay Good News
Here is a story from the Good News Network. Retired couple Avril Rowlands, 75, and her husband Christopher, 76, from Inkberrow, Worcestershire, have decorated their giant Christmas tree, which they planted as a sapling more than 40 years ago. This vast 60ft Christmas tree lights up an entire neighborhood over 40 years after being planted […]
Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy’s New Toy
“What’s that, Little One?” “My new toy. It’s called a green stick.” “What’s it taste like?” “Humm. Let me see.” “Well?” “I think it tastes like a margarita.” “Wait a minute. You have never had a margarita.” “I know, but I’m thinking a margarita would taste like my green stick.” “I wonder if the big […]
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