Author Archives: John W. Howell
Top Ten Things Not to Do Holding Up a Bank
Top Ten Things Not to Do Holding Up a Bank 10 If you are holding up a bank, do not hand the teller a note written on the back of one of your checkbook deposit slips; if you do, at best, you need to get the slip back. At worst, the police all-points bulletin will […]
Views of the Neighborhood – Wildlife
Today, we will check on the critters in our neighborhood to see how they are doing. We are catered by Nixta Taqueria, and our entertainment is The Troggs Menu (click to enlarge) Time to go A Buck looks like he needs to train a member of the herd. A doe and fawn crossing the road. […]
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Last/Lest/List/Lost and a Mannerly Lust
The coffee hit the brain like a falling Moslier safe. So needy was the cortex for some soothing syrup it almost reached out to grab the cup. Of course, what has been playing on my mind is that problem on the front porch. Yes, the URN is the last thought at night and first in […]
Friday JohnKu – AKA – TGIF – Fri-Yay/ Good News
Today’s Good News story comes from the Good News Network. Here is in its entirety. Tasmanian Tiger RNA Recovered from Preserved Specimen in Groundbreaking World First By Andy Corbley – Sep 21, 2023 A team of Scandinavian researchers has recovered messenger and micro RNA from a Tasmanian tiger specimen kept in a museum collection. […]
Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy the Brave
“So, a little sunbath huh?” “Now that the temps are tolerable, a sun bath is just what I need.” “It does look comfortable.” “You have no idea. The stress of modern life can get to ya.” “Well, you deserve to relax.” “Sush. What is that noise?” “I didn’t hear anything.” “Of course not. You […]
Tuesday – Anything Possible – Kreative Kue #399 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 Say to a Writer
Today’s post was first published on August 7th, 2017. I think it is still current. I hope you enjoy it. * * * This list was inspired by going out into public over the weekend. I am always amazed at some of the things people say once they find out you write full-time. Top Ten […]
Views of the Neighborhood Art by Mary Barnes
Today we are going to the Lakeway City Hall, where there has been an installation of some works by artist Mary Barnes in the art gallery. We are catered by Texas French Bread of Austin. Our entertainment is Chicago. Menu TFB classic deli sandwiches half/whole served with tortilla chips & TFB salsa make it a […]
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – “Run”
A push of the button is the wake-up call for the magic elixir machine. A snappy click of its heals (so to speak) and the bean grinder sound let me know that my salvation fluid is on its way. Sure enough, the twin spouts let go of the steaming liquid that fills my mug […]
Friday JohnKu – AKA – TGIF – Fri-Yay/Good news
Today’s Good News story is slightly different from television station WXII Channel 12 Winston-Salem, NC. Here’s the story. Rainbow Bridge, hidden in North Carolina mountains, helps owners remember pets in a special way. Rainbow Bridge helps previous pet owners remember their furry friends By Rebecca Smith LAKE LURE, N.C. —It’s a very special place hidden […]
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