Author Archives: John W. Howell
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – mat/met/mitt/mot/mutt.”
My cup runneth over mainly because an accidental hit of the brew button brought three instead of two 5 oz servings. Luckily the machine has a drain, or the tsunami of caffeine would be on the floor. So the absorbent mat that is in reserve will not be necessary. Sipping the life fluid reminds […]
Friday JohnKu – AKA – TGIF – Fri-Yay Good News
Today’s good news comes from the Good News Network. Here it is in its entirety. 80-Year-old Woman Celebrates Doing a 5K Every Day Since Pandemic–1,000 in a Row! By Andy Corbley Mar 8, 2023 A Cherokee woman determined not to let the pandemic get her down began running or walking a 5K every day for […]
Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy and Lucy Observe Tree Trimming
“What do you suppose is going on over there?” “Sounds like a ruckus, Little One. I’ll go look.” “What is it, Lucy?” “Hey, this is a limb that fell. Twiggy, come see.” “It’s a limb, for sure. Do you think we have beavers around here?” “Beavers? You have to be kidding me. I don’t think […]
Tuesday – Anything Possible – Kreative Kue # 396 by Keith Channing
In Keith’s words. “Using this photo 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 your […]
Top Ten Things Not to Leave in Your Car
This post originally ran on February 22, 2016. I think the advice remains the same today. I hope you enjoy it. * * * The inspiration for this list came on a trip to Austin, Texas two weeks ago. Of course, I didn’t do any of these things, but they came to me while […]
Views of the Neighborhood – Women in Art
The Lakeway Arts District presents “Women in Art” a very special art exhibition celebrating Women’s History Month from March 1-31st at the Lake Travis Community Library. We are going to attend the artist’s reception. We are catered by Birdies of Austin. Our entertainment is Eric Clapton. Menu March 5 Snacks Marinated Castelvetrano olives – Roasted […]
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – Wild Animal
The coffee is delivered hot and quick, which is a complete surprise on this sunny Saturday. The first sip usually acts as a mind-awaken potion and serves to remind me of whatever horror is left over from last week. Remembering a visit from Bugs Bunny cannot be classed as something of concern, so the coffee […]
Friday JohnKu – AKA – TGIF – FRI-Yay ?Good News
Today’s good news story comes from the Good News Network. Here it is in its entirety. A Marathon was Blocking the Delivery Route for Organ Donation, So a Surgeon Ran Through the Race to Get it. By Andy Corbley Mar 1, 2023 In a story that only those who live in the colonial cities of […]
Thursday – A Little Personal – Lucy is Concerned About Twiggy’s Teeth Cleaning
“So, how did the procedure go, Little One?” “I’m never speaking to mom again.” “Oh, come on. It wasn’t that bad.” “How do you know? You weren’t there.” “I’ve had my teeth cleaned many times, so I do know.” “Yeah, but my procedure was the worst.” “Open your mouth and let me see.” “There is […]
Guest Post – Gwen Plano – #newbook – Redemption – A Father’s Fatal Decision
Today I am happy to host Gwen Plano, who has a new release to discuss. The post is all yours, Gwen. Thank you, John, for inviting me to your site today. It would be fun to hop on the Lakeway bus and get a tour of your beautiful area. Maybe someday! Though not as exciting […]
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