Welcome to part two of the Time scavenger hunt. It is only fitting in the new year that we give time it’s due. So we will be looking for clocks number six through ten. If you missed one through five last week, go HERE. Today we are catered by Bangers Smokehouse of Austin. Our entertainment […]
In the month of December there were holidays on Saturday. Now that the holidays are about over, it is time to pay attention to the Stream of Consciousness prompt hosted by Linda Hill. In fact, I was sitting on the back porch drinking coffee when it occurred to me that I had not seen […]
Today’s good news is about an endangered species in Scotland. This story appeared on the Good News Network and is duplicated here in its entirety. A man who found a tiny kitten buried in snow thought it was a lost cat—only to find it was one of the most endangered mammals in Europe. SWNS 32-year-old […]
“Well, Little One, it sure is a lot warmer this morning.” “You can say that again. I hate those cold temperatures.” “Yeah, I do too. I wonder if any plants were hurt with the freeze.” “Freeze? What do you mean?” “When the temperature goes below 32 degrees Fahrenheit or zero Celsius, it is called a […]
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.combefore 6pm on Sunday (if you aren’t sure what the time […]
This list was published on January 6th, 2015. It looks like nothing has changed in seven years, so I hope you enjoy it. * * * This list was inspired by standing in line at Wal-Mart to return a screwdriver that broke. I know. Why would I buy a screwdriver at Wal-Mart? Long story. […]
For the new year, it seems appropriate to concentrate on time. Today we are going on another scavenger hunt sponsored by the City of Lakeway Parks and Recreation. There are ten clocks, so we will try to find five today. Since we will be outside, it is a good idea to have a lovely catered […]
I hope your New Year is filled with Love, Peace, and Good Health.
We have two good news stories today. The first is about saving turtles with a twist. From the Port Aransas South Jetty of December 22 This photo shows folks transferring cold-stunned sea turtles from an airplane to waiting vehicles in Corpus Christi, Texas. (A still from South Jetty staff video © 2021 by Lee Harrison.) […]
Well, Little One, the year 2021 is almost finished.” “Do we get another one?” “Why yes, we get another one. It’s called 2022.” “So why do the years keep changing?” “Gee, no one has ever asked me that before.” “You have to wonder. The same question could be, why do the clocks change?” “The years […]
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