“What is that thing, Little one?” “It’s a new ball, and I’m nuts for it.” “Oh, yeah. I’m coming up to see it.” “I didn’t think you liked balls.” “It’s not that I don’t like balls. I just don’t like to play with them too much.” “So you are not interested in this one?” “Let’s […]
Originally posted on Smorgasbord Blog Magazine:
I didn’t always do an individual blog post for book reviews and would include in Cafe Updates.. So I have gone into Goodreads and will share reviews I posted there during 2017. Time to give these great books a boost. Here is my review for His Revenge by John…
In Keith’s words. “Using this photo 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 next Sunday (if you aren’t sure what the time is […]
This list was originally posted on October 18th, 2015. I think I might still be helpful. * * * This list is inspired by going through some boxes recently and coming across some unusual things. Of course, most of what follows is made up, so I didn’t have these experiences. I would ask the Wall […]
Today we are going to a big event in Lakeway. The Hills County Club golf course was designed by Jack Nicklaus and opened in 1981. The course has undergone a major renovation led by the Jack Nicklaus team and is now ready for play. The ribbon-cutting ceremony and the official opening are what we are […]
If I could find the time, I planned to go to the Home Depot and pick up some stain for the fence. The sad thing was I became so involved in a story that the day got away from me. I was writing a story about a guy wanting to buy a new motorcycle. […]
Hey, Friday, welcome back. It is so good to see you. We all could use a weekend, and I think you arrived just in time. Today’s good news includes an animal story and an octogenarian story. Since I’m also an octogenarian, let’s do the animal story first, so at least we know we’ll get that […]
“Hey, you two. I think you ought to go out and play.” “Our week off is over?” “Boy, that went quick, Lucy.” “Well, you know what they say. Time flys when you are having fun.” “What are you going to do on the patio?” “The same thing I was doing on the bed.” “I was […]
Originally posted on Books and Such:
If today’s author’s name isn’t familiar to you, I’ll bet you know his lovable furry friends Twiggy and Lucy from the pics of them on his blog (they totally steal the spotlight). Discussion has been made on previous BMR posts about the hazards of dunking for apples in the…
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 next Sunday (if you aren’t sure what the time […]
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