Author Archives: John W. Howell
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – Signa
A new drink today. To test the machine to the maximum, a cappuccino is ordered. A smile on the control panel assures me this was not a challenge for the crafty AI entity inside the machine. After a bunch of hissing and spitting, a lovely signature cappuccino is produced. One sip and it is to […]
Sally Cronin shares A Good News Story
Sally has a feature where she highlights posts from blogger’s archives. Today she is featuring a Good News story from September 28th 2023 from Fiction Favorites. Sally is. the biggest supporter of Indy authors on the planet and her site is worth a visit to check out how you can participate with her help. She […]
Friday JohnKu – AKA – TGIF Fri-Yay/Good News.
Today’s good news comes from the Good News Network. Priceless Video Shows US-Russian Group Hug in Microgravity When Astronauts Arrive at the ISS By Andy Corbley – Mar 7, 2024 NASA’s Crew-8 spacecraft recently docked with the International Space Station on its mission to deposit three US astronauts for a sixth-month stay. Their arrival was […]
Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy’s Wish.
Hey Twigs. What’s going on? “I was just thinking about Lucy and that photo you took of us running on the new Turf.” This one? Taken three years ago? “Yes. We were sure happy. I miss having Lucy with us.” “Mom and I miss her too. Of course, you have us.” “I know, Dad. I […]
Tuesday – Anything Possible – Kreative Kue #422 by Keith Channing.
In Keith’s words. “Using this image (below) as inspiration, write a short story, flash fiction, scene, poem; anything, really. Either put your offering (or a link to it) in a comment or email it to me at keithchanning@gmail.com before the end of the week. If you post it on your own blog or site, a […]
Top Ten Things Not to Do at the Oscar Ceremony
This post ran on February 23, 2015, but I think it will still be helpful should you ever get nominated for an Oscar. * * * Since next Sunday is the Oscar ceremony, I thought it would be nice to provide all of you Oscar nominees (You know, Best Screenplay from a novel) with a […]
Views of the Neighborhood – Deer Repellent
Many of you have asked how our community can grow plants with the number of deer we have wandering around. I answered that most residents know not to plant anything that the deer like to eat where they can get to them. There are always exceptions to every rule, so today, we will visit those […]
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – Clump
The machine is on it today. One cup of relief in less than twenty seconds. Has to be an all-time record. Knocking down a clump in the sugar and a spoon to the java it is now time for a sip. The brain has cleared enough to consider the clock. It is set for March […]
Friday JohnKu – AKA – TGIF – FRI-Yay/Good News
Today’s story is from the Good News Network. Except for some grammar changes here is the story in its entireity. Village Saves 45,000 Toads From Roadway Deaths, Cutting Casualties By 60%—All the Way Down to 3% Rate By Andy Corbley Feb 29, 2024 Dispersed around the UK, hundreds of heroic volunteers soak themselves to the […]
Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy’s Ball
“You in the mood to play ball?” “It’s way over there.” “That’s a whole three feet away.” “Really? I thought it was closer.” “For heaven’s sake, it is almost next to you.” “Well, it just seems like it is not friendly.” “What’s not friendly about it.” “Seems standoffish to me.” “It is a ball, not […]
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