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Macy, the Golden Retriever, Was Trapped Beneath Frozen Ground. A Chocolate Lab and Firefighters Helped Free Her Here is a good news story found in Daily Paws and authored by Austin Cannon, Associate Editor. Daily Paws brings you pet information and news and the story is reprinted in its entirety. CREDIT: PHOTO COURTESY OF STREATOR […]

“Hey, Lucy. How about a ruckus?” “Might be a good idea after we go outside.” “Outside? Looks like it is cloudy and cold.” “Oh, come on. It can’t be that bad.” “So ask dad if he has the temperature handy.” “Hey, Boss. Could you give us a read on the temperature?” “Be happy to, Lucy. […]

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 […]

I have waited seven years to rerun this one. It originally ran on February 16th, 2015. I hope you enjoy it. * * * Today’s list has been created to provide a little satire surrounding President’s Day. (Happy President’s Day) This is a holiday that I have had a tough time getting my mind around. […]

Today, we will go to the park and check on the Friends of the Parks. They have a clean-up day (Although it was last week, we’ll pretend it is today), and we need to check it out. After observing hard work, we have a brunch catered by Moonshine in Austin. The entertainment today will be […]

“Whatever,” I say out loud. The thought that the box is still in the driveway makes me want to go back to bed. But unfortunately, the call of the caffeine god turns me in the direction of the kitchen. As the cup finishes brewing, plans begin to form regarding what to do with that box. […]

Today’s good news is a little different. It is all about poetry. It is not just about poems but a unique way to deliver poems. It is called Telepoem. These are refurbished phone booths that when visited and a number is dialed, the caller can listen to a selection from over 1000 poems. You don’t […]

“Where you off to Little One?” “I’m trying to see if I can locate some sunshine.” “Having any luck?” “Look at my ears. They’ll tell you I’m not.” “I don’t know what to say. But, sometimes in life, a little rain must fall.” “after all that cold weather, not today.” “You can still layout on […]

I am pleased that Jan Sikes will be visiting today to talk about her new book, Jagged Feathers. Jan is an old friend and fellow member of Story Empire. Please welcome her to Fiction Favorites. Thank you, John, for inviting me to your blog site today to talk about my new book, JAGGED FEATHERS! […]