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Friday JohnKu – AKA – TGIF – Fri-Yay/Good News
Today’s good news story comes from the Good News Network. In the Choctaw Nation’s territory in Oklahoma, tribal leaders have erected a knotted statue to honor a 170-year-old cross-continental connection. The “Eternal Heart” sculpture, combining a heart with a Celtic trinity shape, was designed to honor the eternal bond forged between the Choctaw […]
Thursday – A Little Personal – Tempeste Shows Twiggy Agility
“Hey, Twiggy. I’ve been to an agility class. You want to see what I learned?” “I would like that. I’ve never been.” “Okay, so this thing is called a tire. I don’t know why, but it is.” “So what do you do with it?” “The idea is to jump through it.” “Wow. You did that […]
Top Ten Things Not to Do When You Have a Sitter
This post ran on July 16, 2018. Since sitters are still in fashion, I think it might still be good advice. * * * The inspiration for this list was a discussion about Alexa and what would happen if one asked Alexa remotely to turn on the lights and music while a sitter was […]
Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy and Tempeste Visit Aunt Kizzy
“Here we are at Kizzy’s house.” “Oh boy, it has been a while.” How about you, Tempest? Ready to see Kizzy?” “”Yeah, I can’t wait to jump on that big ole horse.” “Okay, kids It’s time to play. Inside or out?” “You have to be kidding. Inside, of course. It’s 10,000 degrees out here.” “Hey […]
Tuesday – Anything Possible – Finger Point Prompt – Purchases
Today, I opened the book The Last Drive randomly to page 87 and, without looking, pointed to the page. The word closest to my finger is “purchases.”” Purchases by John W. Howell © 2024 “So, what’s in the bag?” “I couldn’t help myself.” “Okay, what is it?” “Not an it.” “There are a few things […]
Views of the Neighborhood – Lakeway – Pops With Cops
Today, we are going to visit Rough Hollow, a neighborhood in Lakeway. It is at the Rough Hollow Visitors Center, where the Lakeway Police Department is hosting an event titled Pops with Cops. No, it isn’t a cocktail hour but frozen treats to help stave off the effects of the heat. We are catered by […]
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – Pore/Poor/Pour
The coffee machine is taking its sweet time producing the brew I need. Desire is like a pore that gets bigger. When the cup finally arrives, the tendency is to pour it directly down the throat. My poor body is screaming, but a sip will have to suffice. Once done, my attention turns to […]
Calling All Beta Readers – The Last Book in the Eternal Road Series
This is a call for beta readers for the final book in the Eternal Road series. The working title is Another Look – At the Eternal Road. I ask readers to finish the book by September 10th, 2024, and then answer these questions. 1 Did you find the story enjoyable? 2 Were there any […]
Top Ten Things Not to Do Out of Town if You Are an Author.
This post ran on June 4th, 2018, but I think the advice holds. * * * The inspiration for this list was a trip to Phoenix Arizona this weekend to attend the birthday party of my best friend. 10 If you are an author out of town, do not try to keep up with your […]
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – Chicken or Egg
Banging on the machine has no effect. It is clear the foamer is on the fritz. There is no reason to make a Cappuccino without milk foam. It makes one wonder which came first, the milk foam or the coffee. Clearly, a cup of coffee without milk foam is just a cup of coffee. […]
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