Another Saturday means thinking about the prompt that is due from Linda Hill. As I savored the aroma from the first cup of coffee, it occurred to me to check the front of the house once more. Last week there was a mountain of ice that had not only the prompt frozen against the front […]
Today’s good news story is taken from the Good News Network about the sighting of a bird not typically seen in the US. Here’s the story in its entirety. Thanks to the Good News Network. The Steller’s sea eagle. It’s ripped, royal, and rare. To see the world’s heaviest eagle, with its eight-foot wingspan, an […]
“Hey, Lucy, look at all that sun.” “I know, Little one. It has been a while since we have had some.” “What do you think? A game of tag, maybe?” “Sounds good. Man, that shadow makes me look big.” “Oh, I wouldn’t say that. You are a perfect size.” “Thank you, Little One. But, just […]
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 […]
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Book Blurb: James Wainwright picks up a hitchhiker and discovers two things 1. The woman he picks up is his childhood sweetheart, only Seventeen years older. 2. He is no longer of this world. James began a road trip alone in his 1956 Oldsmobile. He stops for a hitchhiker…
This list was originally posted on August 18th, 2014. The inspiration came from standing in lines. I don’t think lines have gone out of style, so it may still be helpful. * * * Top Ten Things Not to Do if You Find Yourself Waiting Your Turn 10 If you are in line […]
The last three nights in Lakeway have seen temperature lows of 25 degrees F (-3.8 C). To protect plants that have problems with those low temperatures, the neighbors have used various covering methods. The reason for protecting these plants is that such low temperatures are rare, and the plants, once past this event, can continue […]
The espresso machine needs the dregs drawer emptied before making another cup. During the process, it occurred to me that this was Saturday, so I should be getting a prompt from Linda Hill’s blog. Waiting for my first cup had my mind spinning with the possibilities of what that prompt could be. Having a […]
This week’s snow in the East produced some Good News. Here is a report from Station WTHR TV Channel 13 in Indianapolis, Indiana, about a story in Bethel Park, Pennsylvania. Author: WTHR.com staff Published: 3:16 PM EST January 19, 2022 Updated: 3:36 PM EST January 19, 2022 BETHEL PARK, Pa. — A football coach in […]
“Look out, Lucy. Looks like a snake to me.” “Pretty skinny snake, Little One.” “Yeah, but it sure is long.” “It’s not moving. So maybe it’s something else.” “Like what can it be?” “Let me give it the once over.” “Be careful. It seems to go on forever.” “No talking while I sneak up on […]
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