“Hey, Twiggy. What you doing?” “Playing with Eel. Do you want to play?” “I appreciate the invite, but Eel just isn’t my thing.” “Why not? He’s fun.” “Maybe fun to you. To me, he is just flat.” “Aw, don’t say that. You’ll hurt his feelings.” “After a thousand tug-o-war games, I doubt he has any […]
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 it (or a link to it) in a comment or email it to me at keithchanning@gmail.com before 6pm on Sunday (if you aren’t sure what the time […]
We are all not Major League Baseball fans but if you are, here is some advice written back in April of 2016 * * * This list has inspired the fact that the Major League Baseball season is underway, and there are things you need to know if you plan to attend a game. Top […]
Happy Easter, everyone. In celebration of the holiday, we are going on a brief hunt for Easter decorations in the neighborhood. We are catered today by Forthright in Austin, TX. Our entertainment is The Corrs. Menu Americana Breakfast – two eggs, sourdough toast with jam, hash-brown & choice of bacon, sausage, or avocado Biscuits & […]
The red light and warning buzzer momentarily freezes my brain. The spots before my eyes are alternating with the red flashes to the point that being able to sort out the confusion was a longer process than necessary. Finally, the logic caught up with the visual effects of alternating red bursts. The coffee machine […]
On this Good Friday, I want to wish everyone the peace and joy that comes from the knowledge of renewal that this day and Easter and Passover represent. Today’s JohnKu carries that message. Good Friday by John W. Howell © 2022 No matter your belief, This day gives you a sign that . . […]
Do not talk about those leaves.” “You mentioned them not me Lucy.” “Looks like a good day to lay out. Come on down.” “I’m coming. Don’t see a lot of sun though.” “Yeah, you are right. There’s no umbrella shadow.” “But look at the roses, Little One.” “I’m wondering why there’s no shadow.” “For one […]
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I am sure like me, there have been times when you have wondered what difference might have been made to your life, if your younger self had been gifted with the experience and knowledge you have accumulated over the years. I invited several friends from the writing community to…
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 it (or a link to it) in a comment or email it to me at keithchanning@gmail.com before 6pm on Sunday (if you aren’t sure what the time […]
Here is a post from May 4th, 2015, that has some advice that may still be worthwhile. I hope you enjoy it. * * * This list was inspired by reading a story about a person who had a dream that they were a Lotto winner and went out and bought new cars before the […]
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