Top Ten Writing Things Not to Discuss with Anyone Who’s Not a Writer 10 If you are a writer, do not discuss how hard it is to write. If you do, at best, you’ll get an eye roll. At worst, you’ll be talking to someone who disarms bombs for a living and will laugh […]
Today we are going to cruise the neighborhood in search of Talavera pottery. Here is what we are looking for, according to Wikipedia. Talavera pottery (Spanish: Talavera poblana) is a Mexican and Spanish pottery tradition from Talavera de la Reina, in Spain. The Mexican pottery is a type of majolica (faience) or tin-glazed earthenware, with […]
Taking my time with my coffee seems like a good way to welcome a Saturday morning. Listening to the cardinals do their imitation of the Jersey boys standing on the corner reminds me to check the mailbox for any hint of a prompt. A move to the front door was interrupted by what sounded like […]
Today’s good news story comes from the Good News Network. Here is an excerpt. The whole story is HERE. Danish Company Creates Children’s Book to Make Ukrainian Refugees Feel at Home – And it’s Adorable As millions of Ukrainian women and children take refuge in other European nations, one inspiring act of kindness by workers […]
“What the heck, Little One. It looks like someone shot a tree.” “Big winds last night. Ixnay on the eveslay.” “Huh. What do you mean?” “Dad’s on the other side of the yard. So don’t talk about the leaves.” “Why not?” “It will cause him to get that noise monster out to pick them up.” […]
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It’s the road trip of a deathtime. I’d say lifetime, but both lead characters, James and Samantha, have already passed. Where are they going? I can’t tell you. However, a few brief glimpses of their journey are in order. Of course I was keen on knowing why…
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 […]
Originally posted on April 13, 2015, when a new provider was needed. However, I think these might still be useful. * * * Top Ten Things Not to Do When Changing Internet, Phone, or TV Providers 10 If you are changing providers, do not expect anything to work that day. If you do, […]
Artist rendering of the playscape The new playscape is designed for kids ages 2 to 12. It features three-shade cloth-covered climbing towers, a hover net, pre-cast concrete logs, boulders and a bison rock, multi-generational swings, a ten-spin merry-go-round, and musical instruments. Today’s excursion is to Lakeway Park for the Grand Re-opening of the playscape. The […]
Some mornings the wait for the 10 oz cup of salvation can be agonizing. It may be a matter of not sleeping well or too late to hit the rack. Whatever the reason, standing like a monk with a begging bowl, bed hair shadow casting, blinking sand-filled eyes is not a good look. Eventually, […]
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