Author Archives: John W. Howell
Tuesday – Anything Possible – Kreative Kue #423 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 If You Have a Winning Mega Millions Ticket
This post ran on January 8, 2018. Since there are still Mega Millions winners, it might be useful. * * * This post was inspired by the fact that this week, single-winning tickets were sold for the Mega Millions and Powerball Lotto games. Since you and I don’t have to worry about how to […]
Views of the Neighborhood – In Search of Spring
Today, we will drive the neighborhood to see if spring is making its presence known. We are catered by Eberly of Austin. Our entertainment is Elvis Presley. FOR THE TABLE charcuterie & cheese – artisanal meats & cheeses, accoutrements, housemade bread, crostini chickpea fritter – white cheddar mornay, roasted carrots, chili garlic crisp crab cake […]
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 […]
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