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“Dad threw the soccer ball out here.” “I see that. What do you want to do with it?” “Gee, I don’t know. Maybe chase it?” “Sounds like work.” “Nice kick. Now we need to go get it.” “You go ahead. Kick it back to me.” “Um. You sure you want to play?” “I’m just turning […]

It is Wednesday Story Day time again and last week, Larry, Andrew, and Bob were confronted by the Reno SWAT team lead by Lieutenant Mayfield. After some discussion, the lieutenant gave his word that no one would be shot and that he was coming into Starbucks. He also said he thought something funny was […]

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 […]

This week marks the 338th anniversary of Louis XIV’s decision to move his court and the entire French Government to Versailles. This was a massive undertaking, and we certainly want to go and watch this happen. It nothing else; it will be a grand show of schadenfreude. If you come with us, do not forget your […]

This week’s view is of a special place. Since I am a member of the household that needs to stay home, The Producer bravely went to the event. She is the creative genius behind the photos. Pots and Plants had a plant sale on Flamingo Drive in Lakeway, TX. They have a plant sale every March. […]

Any questions call 1-800-555-2000 for Linda Hill has to explain week’s prompt. Better yet, we have her in person. Here’s Linda. 🎶 Ta-da dee da da. Ta ta ta daaaaa.🎶 Thank ya, thank ya, thank ya very much. Here is the prompt. “Your Friday prompt for Stream of Consciousness Saturday is “directions.” Find a […]

Another Friday has arrived, and we are not too sure what that means anymore. Well, for one thing, it means that whatever annoyance we had to go through with our work at home situation will be over in about eight hours. It also means that this is the first day of a new month. […]

“How about a game of Whale?” “We played that already today.” “Aw, gee. I thought you liked whale.” “I do it’s just we should play something else.” “Dad. Lucy won’t play whale with me.” “Go get another toy, then.” “Okay then, I’ll get popcorn.” “Gad. We played with popcorn yesterday for like twelve hours.” “Okay, […]

It is Wednesday Story Day again, and last week. It was clear that the Reno SWAT team had information that Larry and Andrew were holding hostages. In discussion with the SWAT team leader, Larry convinced him to give a call to his boss to confirm the fact that Andrew had placed the 911 call […]