Author Archives: John W. Howell
Friday JohnKu – AKA – TGIF – Fri-Yay/GoodNews
Today’s good news story comes from the Good News Network. Here it is in its entirety. Dad Ends Career by Recreating Adorable Photo With Son Who is Now a Pilot at Same Airline–LOOK By Andy Corbley-Sep 28, 2023 From a Chicago airport comes the beautiful story of a father and son who were able to […]
Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy Outside.
Hey, Dad. Open the door. I left Cheeseburger out there.” “Coming, Little one.” “Thank heavens it’s still here.” “Who would take Cheeseburger?” “That delightful aroma? Any number of wild beasts.” “I don’t think we have wild beasts around here.” You-have-got-to-be-kidding-me right now. No beasts?” “Well, I haven’t seen any.” “Hello. Earth to Dad. That’s because […]
Tuesday – Anything Possible – Kreative Kue #400 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 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 […]
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