with John W. Howell
It is Friday. Our thoughts and prayers go to those affected by Hurricane Michael. Currently, there have been two deaths reported and an untold amount of damage. Power is out for over 800,000 residents. It will be a long recovery for those in the path.
Today’s JohnKu speaks of challenges. Hope you have a super weekend.
Challenge by John W. Howell ©2018
Nature or others,
Serve up the unexpected . . .
We need to be strong.
“I wonder if these are clean or dirty.”
Friday is here and it seems like it came around pretty fast. At least that is my opinion. This week was pretty normal. Not much going on except doing the editing on the WIP.
One exciting thing is Gwen Plano and I will be guests on the Rave Reviews Book Club, Rave Waves Blog Talk Radio show titled Behind the Pen with host Beem Weeks. The show is Saturday, October 6th at 12:00 Central time. We will be talking about The Contract. Here is the link in case you want to tune in. http://www.blogtalkradio.com/ravereviewsbookclub
Today’s JohnKu talks about a normal week. Have a great weekend.
Days pass without note,
Excitement is not present . . .
Cherish the boredom.
Yay, it is Friday. This has seemed like a long week for some reason. Maybe its the fact that I’m editing the next release. For whatever reason when I’m editing time moves very slowly. I suppose it is the need to move carefully across the words. It could also be that I don’t enjoy editing a lot. Not that I hate it but like eating mashed orange squash, I would certainly like to be doing something else.
Today’s JohnKu talks about those things we may not totally enjoy doing but are necessary. I hope you have a super weekend.
Chores by John W. Howell © 2018
There are things we do,
That we call necessary. . .
Not enjoyable.
Another Friday is upon us. Here’s wishing you all a lovely weekend. I was supposed to be in McKinney Texas at a book festival. Unfortunately, there is a lot of rain expected in the area (near Dallas). Rain tends to cut down on attendance, so the event was postponed until next June. I was looking forward to this event but can fully understand the organizer’s need to put it off. It would not be a good thing to have a bunch of authors travel to the location and have no readers show up. Today’s JohnKu talks about change.
Change By John W. Howell © 2018
Plans for an event,
Change for unforeseen reasons . . .
True disappointment.
“I know it’s Friday Dad. I need a weekend for sure.”
Friday again. This week has been all about the weather. Named storms have been forming up and Florence is projected to make landfall this morning. We have to pray that all the precautions have been enough to save human life on the East Coast. We have been lucky here in Texas in that Invest 95L is not expected to rise to hurricane strength. It will bring three to five inches of rain but that is way better than what is expected for Florence. There have been over one million people who have evacuated away from the Eastern coastal towns. Let’s hope that those who chose to stay are spared as well.
This week’s JohnKu talks about the power of nature. I hope you have a peaceful weekend.
Nature’s Power by John W. Howell © 2108
When all is quiet,
Then suddenly there’s a storm . . .
Pointed reminder.
“Yes, Twiggy. It is Friday. All day.”
Friday again. I hope you are looking forward to a nice weekend. We are certainly glad the tourist season is behind us. It is so quiet one can now enjoy the sound of the surf and gulls without it being mixed with the sounds of boom boxes and the barley pop-fueled loud laughter of half-naked sun worshippers. There is another sensation that hit me today. There is no smoke smell wafting up from too many bonfires and napalm charged charcoal burners. I can actually breathe in deeply and not rush for the rescue inhaler. All in all the best nine months coming up.
Today’s JohnKu talks about sharing which is certainly something we townies need to do with visitors during the summer months. Have a good weekend.
Resources by John W. Howell © 2018
No one owns the sky,
Nor the deep blue saltwater. . .
Share the resources.
Another Friday is here and time to reflect on the week. I am happy to report the doc has released me to driving and outpatient physical therapy. This means that I hit all my mobility targets and am no longer on a walker. I still have a cane but expect that to go quickly. I am also pleased that I no longer need the pain meds and have a bit of a clearer mind. I am still not back to snuff on endurance so there might still be some photo opportunities that go by the wayside. We will just have to see. I know Bailey is a little put out she has not had a chance to stand in as a spokesdog. Perhaps this Sunday will be her turn.
Thank you all for your encouragement and good wishes. I can’t imagine how it would have been without you.
Today’s JohnKu talks about support. It is essential for all of us to help each other through those challenges that we are bound to face. Have a great weekend.
Support by John W. Howell © 2018
When the ocean turns,
From calm to deadly riptide. . .
A firm hand a joy.
It is Wednesday Story Day again last time we went through an exercise with Larry and Andrew on how easy it was to remember something that was written down. (Not) We finally got to the point to learn that Andrew wrote stuff down on the Sandusky autopsy that he can’t remember and thinks it will be significant enough to try to get the deleted file restored. I see the head of IT is entering Larry’s office. Maybe he has some news.
“Hey, Larry. Andrew.”
“Hi, Paul. You have news?”
“I do. I spent the last couple of hours rummaging through the backup tape files and came across this tape.”
“Let me see that.”
“Help yourself, but there is nothing to see, Larry.”
“Yeah, okay. What is it then?”
“It is the backup tape used during the period of time when Andrew here was doing the autopsy on Sandusky.”
“You sure?”
“Well, yeah I’m sure. The dates on the box are a range, and the Sandusky autopsy falls right in there.”
“Oh great. What do we do now?”
“I’ve already checked the tape it is in perfect condition. We now need to get a reader.”
“How come we don’t have one ourselves.”
“Too expensive to keep around especially since this is the first time in ten years we have wanted to read a backup tape.”
“Okay, I get that. Who has a reader?”
“Our back up supplier has a reader we can use. In fact, I’m going there now to get this file read and printed.”
“Okay then. Don’t let us get in your way.”
“I’ll come right back after I get the file.”
“Thanks, Paul. We both would appreciate that. You need a ride or anything?”
“No, I’m good. Here is a neat little deli on the ground floor of the supplier’s office that is calling me for lunch.”
“See you soon.”
“Say what you want, Larry. Thant guy seems to know what he’s doing.”
“Hold on Andrew. Let’s make sure he’s gone. Yup, he’s gone for sure.”
“I was just saying I think he knows his stuff.”
“I agree. Let’s hope he can get that file back.”
“I have a deli on the brain.”
“Let’s go. I’ll buy.”
“Sweet words indeed.”
Well, it is Friday, and usually, I give Y’all some kind of update on whats going on. I will be very brief but think you should know how the surgery went. I had a small hiccup last Friday in that my Cardiologist didn’t like what he was seeing on the EKG done by the preop internist. He wanted to do one himself. This meant we had to drive to San Antonio (158 miles) Monday morning leaving the house at 7:30. Long story short we made the appointment and the EKG was excellent. We actually had some time left over to go to Costco thus eliminating a second trip.
I checked into the hospital and by 4:00 I am the proud owner of a new knee. I never asked what kind of knee so when people ask I say, “Stromberg 97.” For those in the know, that s the name of a carburetor popular in the late 50s. (yes, we are talking hot rod and mine had two under the hood. I was raised in Detroit after all.)
I came home yesterday after two nights and am now doing physical therapy at home with a tech who arrives each day. I am restricted on activities until the follow-up appointment with the surgeon on August 28th. The treatment takes about ten hours a day so you can imagine there isn’t much time. I’m writing this with my leg elevated and knee surrounded by ice packs. That is about the only free time there is.
As you can see (I hope) I am visiting your posts. I don’t intend to pick mine back up just yet. I have lovely medication, but it does leave me a little slow on the creative side.
So today’s JohnKu celebrates the skill and knowledge of those folks who cared for me and the concern you have expressed throughout the week. Thank you, and I hope you have a great weekend.
A wish by John W.Howell
That is all it takes,
One wish expressed from the heart. . .
Alleviates fear.
Friday is here, and we can look forward to a super weekend.
I want to let you all know that I will be taking a sabbatical from my blog, twitter, and Facebook beginning Tuesday, August 14th. My last post will be on Monday.
My leave is due to a needed knee replacement procedure on Monday, August 13th. I’ll be hospitalized for at least two days. I’m not sure how long my absence will be but want you to know, so you won’t wonder where I went. I don’t think I’ll be stopping by to leave comments on your posts until I’m sure my brain is clear. There is nothing worse than having to apologize for an incoherent response with the phrase, “That was the oxycodone talking.”
I hope my absence won’t be too long but in situations like this one never knows.
Thank you for your support and understanding.
Today’s JohnKu talks about absence. Have a great weekend.
Absence by John W. Howell © 2018
We appreciate,
Those we are used to seeing . . .
And miss when absent.
