The last time we checked on the status of the bird sanctuaries they were a bit of a mess from the Hurricane Harvey. I am happy to report they are making a comeback. Here is a photo of Paradise Pond taken shortly after the Hurricane. Here is what it looks like today. This is what the actual […]

  Yes, you read the headline correctly. This weeks prompt is “eco.” Linda Hill advises that we go find a word the begins with eco or has eco in it. If you would like to grow your own set of hives and want to join this group visit Linda’s blog and read how. Here is […]

I have the pleasure of being the kick-off author interviewed by Don Massenzio for his new series of Author Interviews, He plans to do one a week so if you would like to participate, visit his blog. Even if you don’t want to participate a visit to Don’s blog is always a treat. I have […]

  Another Friday with the distinction of the first Friday for 2018. This one came pretty quick given the fact that last Monday was a holiday. I don’t know about you, but this Friday does not feel any different from last Friday. I guess it would be pretty unreasonable to expect to wake up in […]

“You called Boss?” “Yes, Lucy. It’s time for your morning walk.” “Hold on, Boss. Have you been out there today? “Yes. It is a little chilly.” “Pops. Sixty degrees are a little chilly. It is thirty degrees right now.” “Come on. How do you know that, Bailey?” “You’re kidding, right? I’m a dog. It’s in […]

  It is Wednesday Story Day again, and last week we left Harriet and Alice who were contemplating what to tell Frank Plano the PI who was at the front door. It seems there was a little of Alice’s blood left at the Severides on the night they were murdered. Harriet and Alice are contemplating […]

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 keith@channing.info before 6pm next Sunday (if you aren’t sure what the time is […]

Well, it is the new year and time for a portrait.  Lucy and Bailey were still for about twelve seconds on New Year’s Day and I caught them. I hope you have a great week.    

  We have all made resolutions which in hindsight we probably should have left alone. I hope you have tome to go back and make some revisions if one of these is on your list. 10 When making New Year resolutions, do not include a stipulation to lose weight. If you do, at best you’ll miss […]

Jan Sikes has named Circumstances of Childhood in her Top Ten list for 2017. Jan is a talented writer and musician and is currently featuring Stories from the Road written by her late husband Rick. Visit her blog and you will find a host of excellent books she has written. Thank you, Jan. A wonderful […]